Germinated seeds and lights

[Jarbizzle]

OK so I just put my first germinated seed in the soil...... My question is do I put light on it right away or wait a few days for it to pop up more??

 

[MonkeyPickAss]

I dont germinate, i just put them in soil but when i do i keep them covered with cling wrap to keep them moist and cover them until something pops.

 

[moondance]

OK so I just put my first germinated seed in the soil...... My question is do I put light on it right away or wait a few days for it to pop up more??

Hey how are you, yeah pretty much cover with plastic, tape it down and put it under the light, it will "greenhouse" until the baby is ready to pop up. When you see it pop up remove the plastic, and keep it as close to the light as is okay for the back of your hand not to burn. Peace, be safe MD.

 

[Jarbizzle]

Hey how are you, yeah pretty much cover with plastic, tape it down and put it under the light, it will "greenhouse" until the baby is ready to pop up. When you see it pop up remove the plastic, and keep it as close to the light as is okay for the back of your hand not to burn. Peace, be safe MD.

OK thank you something like this then??

 

[MonkeyPickAss]

Something like that but i have no idea why you would need the light to be on, either way will likely work fine.

 

[Jarbizzle]

Something like that but i have no idea why you would need the light to be on, either way will likely work fine.

OK so I understand clearly and can save on electric when should I put the light on it

 

[Kcbscrogger]

OK so I understand clearly and can save on electric when should I put the light on it

As soon as it pops through to the surface.

 

[Jarbizzle]

As soon as it pops through to the surface.

Awesome I'm using a 250v metal halide so should I keep a small fan pointed toward the light to keep it cool its in a closet so its a little warm with the light running

 

[Jarbizzle]

As soon as it pops through to the surface.

Awesome I'm using a 250v metal halide so should I keep a small fan pointed toward the light to keep it cool its in a closet so its a little warm with the light running

 

[Wilderb]

Awesome I'm using a 250v metal halide so should I keep a small fan pointed toward the light to keep it cool its in a closet so its a little warm with the light running

If you're worried about electricity, then don't worry about a light until you have your first set of leaves. Plant doesn't do anything with light until it has real leaves.
Good luck!
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[Jarbizzle]

OK thank you for all your help I actually had my first one sprout this morning after about 2 days so better than it has been so far.