MY FODDER WONT GROW!

[Cfallon5094]

I began some wheat fodder in 5-gallon buckets. I did everything right. I drilled lots of holes in the bottom of each bucket, I soaked them for 24 hours, put them into the buckets, and am watering twice a day. It's been over a week, and basically they havent sprouted at all. They are whole wheat seeds. No matter where I store them they just wont sprout. They are in the house, atv68-75 degrees. I even took the buckets apart and gave them a few hours of indirect sun. I've kept the deeds moist, but not in standing water. I'm ready to throw everything out and forget about it. HELP PLEASE!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

As long as you had viable seed, my guess is that your initial soak was too long. 4-8 hours is sufficient. A 24 hour soak will waterlog the seed inhibiting sprouting.
Use a 6 hour soak and try again. Let me know how it works. Sounds like the rest of your practice is OK.

 

[Cfallon5094]

Thank you sooooo much! Will do!