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I always stick the seed in vertically, pointy bit down, rounder bit up. That’s how the root/cotyledons are oriented. However I sometimes find that the seed casing sticks to the seed leaves as they try to own and is hard to remove and I wonder if the seed had to turn a bit more then it would break off easier. Not sure this theory has any substance to it though. I still grow plenty of squash.
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We always get them started on a damp paper towel in Tupperware in the airing cupboard. Then stick them in a small pot once they've sprouted.
Can see what has worked easily this way.
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Germinating squash seedlings, does "on their side" mean lying horizontally or vertically? And is there a correct end to put at the bottom?
(Have been fine without an actual answer, but struggling to get some to germinate this year so wondering what the "proper" way is)