| Frequently Asked Questions Archive. |
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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 paper wick. Once it reaches the trough, it will moisten the seed. |
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How much water is placed in the pouch?
In most cases, 17 to 20 millimeters should suffice. |
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How often should the pouch be refilled with water?
It varies. Some seeds will consume the water faster than other seeds. The best criterion is to keep the wick moist at all times. When the wick starts to dry up, add 10 ml. of water. |
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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. |
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Can the ink streak that sometimes appears in the paper wick affect the results?
No the ink is made of inert material and will not affect the results of any experiment. |
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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. |
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Is the pouch sterile?
No, but it should not carry any contaminants. |
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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. |
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How long can I keep the germinated seeds in the pouch?
Around two weeks. Usually by the second week the wick will start to break down and mold may appear. |
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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. |
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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. |
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What are the dimensions of the pouch?
The pouch is 7 inches high (18 cm) by 6 1/2 inches wide ( 16.5 cm). |
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Why is the aluminum stand no longer available?
The cost of the aluminum stands increased substantially and was no longer economically feasible. |
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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. |
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Is the pouch gas transferable?
Yes, It is. |