The No Effort Seed Hack That Actually Works Wonders

Sometimes seed germination can feel like a whole production full of specialized equipment, strict watering schedules and even grow lights but maybe, just maybe, we've been overcomplicating the whole thing. There may actually be a low-effort sprout trick that's so easy, it's almost hard to believe it works. The idea is super simple. You simply buy the seeds you wish to grow, leave them in their original paper packages, give the whole thing a generous dose with water then wrap the wet seed packets back up in plastic and place them somewhere warm. 

It will only take a few days before the seeds have started to come to life and you'll find tiny little sprouts waiting for you, ready to be popped into soil and get on their little growing journeys. So, if all the more complicated methods of seed germination have you feeling a bit tired, burnt out or overloaded with information, then this hack is definitely worth a shot. It may not be the best way to start seeds indoors, not if you're going by the book anyway, but it's really easy if you're looking for the fastest results.

The reason this hack works is because by nature, seeds are pretty simple things. They just want to grow, and all they need is some moisture and warmth to make that happen. So they don't actually need a complicated or perfect set up with special grow lights or a strict watering schedule, just the damp seed packet and some heat will be enough to create a greenhouse effect for them and from there, the sprouted seeds can be gently transplanted into containers or the ground. It won't take long after that to see them popping up from the soil.

Experimenting with ways to germinate is nothing new, especially in the age of the internet. For example, tricks like using vinegar to germinate seeds, which can soften the seed coat on harder seeds and speed things up, have been used for a long time in the gardening community and are now gaining traction online. Other people swear by soaking their seeds overnight in chamomile tea for similar reasons. In fact House Digest has 10 other tricks to increase seed germination and there's even more floating around the internet, but this one might win, just for ease alone.

You can even avoid a trip to the store if you want. If you have a packet of seeds lying around from last year you could absolutely get started with this hack right now and see how it goes. It's perfect for impatient gardeners, first-timers, or people who just don't want to deal with getting their hands dirty until the moment they absolutely have to.