I've got a couple hundred year old hand-me-down weak tea method that works great for me. L.B. >Snip> Russ, I have read of many soaking methods, including saltpeter. I don't normally soak my seeds but was considering this option instead of becoming "a cross eyed drunk with your method" as L.B. stated. E-Mail me your address & I'll forward a SASE for a couple of tsp. Thanks, Paul PS And lastly I found this in archives :