@seedtiva: Soaking your seeds and water before planting is the best way to increase seed germination rates, when planting directly in soil seeds run the risk of drying out pre-soaking the seeds allows the woody shell to loosen and the seeds to become saturated with moisture, allowing for faster and more vigorous growth! After a brief soak in water for a few hours seed should be moved directly to the final potting mix or planted into good well draining soil! #gardening #germination #seeds #soak