Methods for separating plant germinants from gelled media

The present disclosure provides methods of separating plant germinants from gelled germination medium. Each of the methods includes the steps of: (a) placing a gelled germination medium having a plurality of plant germinants embedded in the gelled germination medium, onto a mesh material such that the plurality of plant germinants are proximate to the mesh material; (b) applying a first wash solution to the gelled germination medium with a force sufficient to break-up and dislodge the gelled germination medium from the plurality of plant germinants; and (c) continuing to apply the first wash solution such that the gelled germination medium is separated from the plurality of plant germinants, and the plurality of plant germinants remain on mesh material.