Doing a little germination test

So, I germinated 3 seeds in water for 24 hours. Then I put them into soil with the small taproot facing down. How long normally will it take to sprout if planted 1/4 inch down?
I don't know the strain, the guy I got the seeds from didn't know...
And I also planted 3 seeds without soaking them. I'm trying to determine which will sprout faster. So, about how long should it take for a little sprout to poke though?
Patience is key, but I want to get this thing vegging soon! xD

I just put 3 beans straight to soil on Sunday, they all poked through today.

Thanks bro, that's great to know!

2-3 days usualy

yea a couple days. the ones you soaked will germ faster than the ones you put straight in soil.

Not a problem. I was loosing to many seeds going the paper towel route. I found an artical here laying out the benefits to planting in soil. Tried it and had no problems. I've never a 100% germination before , I always loose at least one. I'm gonna stick with this technique

Yeah, me starting out I lost so many seeds. Like at least 15. It was crazy. So, I'm thinking just planting it in soil as nature intended is the best route to go. God, I'm so excited! Once I see that first sprout, I'm gonna party xD

PotatoPower said:

Yeah, me starting out I lost so many seeds. Like at least 15. It was crazy. So, I'm thinking just planting it in soil as nature intended is the best route to go. God, I'm so excited! Once I see that first sprout, I'm gonna party xD

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lol i hear ya bro. just be patient with em. and harvest at peak ripeness, then you will really be happy and have 1 hell of a PARTY

2-3 days to break through is spot on. I still germinate using the paper towel method, and get near 100% success. I use a heating pad, fold a towel on top of it, add a dinner plate, put three sheets of paper towel on the plate, place seeds on towels, add two more sheets on top, moisten all, add a plate on top (to seal moisture) then pop a final towel over the whole thing.

Within two days, always have nice tap roots coming out, then add to soil. Another two days, and you have the little beauties sprouting up.

If I don't get any positive results, I'll use your method, Drake, and hopefully that will work.