Lights on or Lights off?

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delirium

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So I've germinated my seed, and planted it in its 1st container. It hasn't broken the surface of the soil yet, and I was wondering. Should I have the lights on until it breaks the surface, or off?

I've been told off, but I'm not positive. Any help would be appreciated.
 
doctorD

doctorD

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you dont need it on unless you need the heat from it or something. But it wont hurt. I keep mine on 24hr just so i dont miss it and the get light as soon as it breaks through. Plus i have plants in various stages from seedlings to clones to mothers in the veg room and they want the light.
 
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delirium

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Good to know man, thanks. I appreciate the quick response. I think I'll keep the lights off for now just to conserve energy before I switch my lights on for there light cycles.

I'm home alot, so I'll be able to monitor frequently and turn the lights on once it breaks through.
 
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delirium

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Any idea how long it usually takes to break the surface? At about 10pm pst it will have been in soil for 2 days from germination. I planted about 1/4th of inch deep.
 
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echonc

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delirium said:
Any idea how long it usually takes to break the surface? At about 10pm pst it will have been in soil for 2 days from germination. I planted about 1/4th of inch deep.
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Just depends I think. I just germinated 4 in soil and they took between 3-5 days to break the soil.
I think i like the paper towel method better than just putting the seed in soil. Seems to take about the same time to get a tap root but once you plant it a day later they break soil.
 
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delirium

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Well I germinated this one with a paper towel and then moved it to its soil. So maybe it's just taking a minute.
 
i need help I'm rookie

i need help I'm rookie

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Just give it time i put 6 seeds in all at the same time and depth and under the same 24 hr light and all popped on different days and over a 7 day period.
 
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