Proud Kraut
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@musashi if you want to go in on an esoteric level you can start some by taking the seeds in your mouth for a few minutes while visualising your hopes and wishes for the upcoming cycle, then when you think you're done spit them out on paper towel and soak them in 1:10 diluted peepee.
For the scientific touch it should be compared to other methods.
Now were pretty spot on with shamanistic practices.
I have used precision calipers before but its a delicate operation and like @Swifty said positioning is a factor to consider. I had best results cracking them this way with the navel at the bottom position applying pressure directly to them seam @90° to the flat surface area. I only press them until a slit visibly opens and let them do the rest. You can also remove a half shell and letbthem continue 50% exposed but way more delicate and it could have negative effects if done too early or late.
A micrometer may be easier, if you have one thats already off duty for precision measurements you may want to use a round carbide or diamond tip on a Dremel to grind a concav holding position on both ends to fixate the seeds easier. This has only to be minimal in depth to make it work. Too deep may interfere with the cracking action.
For the scientific touch it should be compared to other methods.
Now were pretty spot on with shamanistic practices.
I have used precision calipers before but its a delicate operation and like @Swifty said positioning is a factor to consider. I had best results cracking them this way with the navel at the bottom position applying pressure directly to them seam @90° to the flat surface area. I only press them until a slit visibly opens and let them do the rest. You can also remove a half shell and letbthem continue 50% exposed but way more delicate and it could have negative effects if done too early or late.
A micrometer may be easier, if you have one thats already off duty for precision measurements you may want to use a round carbide or diamond tip on a Dremel to grind a concav holding position on both ends to fixate the seeds easier. This has only to be minimal in depth to make it work. Too deep may interfere with the cracking action.
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I got a little over excited 
