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Are there any nutrients or chemicals in the pouch?
No, the material is free of any nutrients or chemicals. It is completely inert.
Can the ink streak that sometimes appears in the germination paper affect the results?
No the ink is made of inert material and will not affect the results of any experiment.
Can the pouch be reused?
No. The pouch is designed to be used only once. Re-using the pouch will contaminate the media and alter the results.
Can the pouch be sterilized?
Yes, the pouch can be autoclaved. The pouch is designed to withstand that process. However, the polypap stand will not withstand autoclave temperatures.
Can the pouch be used for larger seeds?
Yes, the trough can be refolded at the second set of perforations to form a larger trough.
How can I prevent very small seeds, such as tobacco seeds, from falling through the perforations?
By the moistening the trough prior to placing the smaller seeds in the trough, they should remain in place.
How does the CYG germination pouch work?
By capillarity. The trough has small perforations that allow the root to pass through, making the root development visible. The seeds are placed in the trough located at the top of the pouch and the water is deposited at the bottom of the pouch. The water moves upwards via the germination paper. Once it reaches the trough, it will moisten the seed.
How long can I keep the germinated seeds in the pouch?
Around two weeks. Usually by the second week the germination paper will start to break down and mold may appear.
How many pouches can I place in the polypap stand?
The stand has 11 slots and we recommend no more than 2 to 3 pouches per slot.
How much water is placed in the pouch?
In most cases, 17 to 20 ml should suffice.
How often should the pouch be refilled with water?
It varies. Some seeds will consume the water faster than other seeds. The best criteria is to keep the wick moist at all times. When the wick starts to dry up, add 10 ml. of water.
Is the pouch gas transferable?
Yes, It is.
Is the pouch sterile?
No, but it should not carry any contaminants.
What are the dimensions of the pouches?
The regular pouch is 7 inches high (18 cm) by 6 1/2 inches wide ( 16.5 cm). The longer (large seed) pouch is 14 inches high (36 cm) by 6 1/2 inches wide (16.5 cm).