when to take dome off seedlings?

texastiger707

Active Member
I have 2 autoflower seeds that just sprouted above the root riot cubes. I have them in a plastic container under 2 small lights. I was wanting to know when should I remove them from the container and place them just under the light? Now or wait a for more days?
 

Green Troll

Active Member
the idea of propagation is to keep moisture in the form of humidity around the leaves of the cutting, because without a root system, this is the only method of obtaining water it can get. it needs to be in a vapor form, and not droplets, as droplets cause blockages in the leaves and it cant breathe. plus strong light will scorch the leaves where the water is as it rapidly evaporates and actually strips moisture from the leaves.

once roots are established, it no longer needs the high humidity to feed, so the lid can come off.

EDIT: sorry, didnt notice the seedling bit, but it still pretty much applies.
 

Green Troll

Active Member
Seedlings do not need domes in any shape or way. It is clones that benefit from domes.
not quite. propagating seedlings keeps them healthy as they are extremely fragile, and the root system is still very primitive. it also helps keep a steady environment at the crucial stage of their growth. while not needed, it is highly recommended. this is why gardeners all over the world use them for seedlings of almost every plant type.
 

tip top toker

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not quite. propagating seedlings keeps them healthy as they are extremely fragile, and the root system is still very primitive. it also helps keep a steady environment at the crucial stage of their growth. while not needed, it is highly recommended. this is why gardeners all over the world use them for seedlings of almost every plant type.
I can offer nothing but an anecdotal counter to that, in that we have a very large vegetable patch, and always have, and we have never in our lives used any form of dome, everything grew perfectly, and i never used a dome on a single cannabis seedling and every single one did perfectly. I will stand by my point and say there is no reason for domes for seedlings. If your grow environment is so out of whack that a seed can't grow, then you should probably shut the grow down and correct the issues, not just use a dome as a bandaid. Half of building your grow op is making sure it offers a suitable environment, and if your environment can't even grow a seedling, then you have serious issues with your grow cab.
 

Green Troll

Active Member
I can offer nothing but an anecdotal counter to that, in that we have a very large vegetable patch, and always have, and we have never in our lives used any form of dome, everything grew perfectly, and i never used a dome on a single cannabis seedling and every single one did perfectly. I will stand by my point and say there is no reason for domes for seedlings. If your grow environment is so out of whack that a seed can't grow, then you should probably shut the grow down and correct the issues, not just use a dome as a bandaid. Half of building your grow op is making sure it offers a suitable environment, and if your environment can't even grow a seedling, then you have serious issues with your grow cab.
you are completely, totally, missing the point. at no point did i say i cant grow a seed without a dome, all i said is i always use a propagator. just because your method is successful, doesn't mean everyone else is wrong. you have your ways, i have mine. no need to go bashing other people's tried and true methods because you don't use them. my method works, and thousands of other people use the same method, that is why propagators are made, that is why they say right there on the box they are used for seedlings. so why, if it works, would you be against people doing it?

you talk about me not offering a suitable environment in a grow cab? i don't use a grow cab, i use a damn propagator. that IS my way of providing the right environment.

but by all means, back up your claims, show me one single garden center that sells them and says they are only for cuttings and are not needed for seedlings.
 

tip top toker

Well-Known Member
you are completely, totally, missing the point. at no point did i say i cant grow a seed without a dome, all i said is i always use a propagator. just because your method is successful, doesn't mean everyone else is wrong. you have your ways, i have mine. no need to go bashing other people's tried and true methods because you don't use them. my method works, and thousands of other people use the same method, that is why propagators are made, that is why they say right there on the box they are used for seedlings. so why, if it works, would you be against people doing it?

you talk about me not offering a suitable environment in a grow cab? i don't use a grow cab, i use a damn propagator. that IS my way of providing the right environment.

but by all means, back up your claims, show me one single garden center that sells them and says they are only for cuttings and are not needed for seedlings.
Like it or not huge numbers of growers happily grow from seed without domes, because they are not needed.

Do a cannabis Google search. You'll notice how many people agree with the notion of seedlings not needing domes, because theyy don't.

You do realise that they are marketed as being for seedlings because it is marketing. The more units they can sell the better.
 

Green Troll

Active Member
ah ok, the masses of seedlings i have grown in them was just part of that marketing. ok then.

IT WORKS! what is your malfunction? fuck sake. it is people like you that make it difficult trying to help new growers because you think you are a god. there is more than one way to do everything.

texas, ignore this fuckwit. if you want to grow under a dome, go for it. i use a heated propagator because it is cheap, effective and gives me healthy seedlings for every single one that pops. so you crack on mate, you are doing nothing wrong.
 

grorite

Well-Known Member
I also see no point in a dome for seedling. you will want to remove the dome ass soon as they sprout anyway or you risk damping off. plastic wrap would do the trick till they sprout.
 

tip top toker

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ah ok, the masses of seedlings i have grown in them was just part of that marketing. ok then.

IT WORKS! what is your malfunction? fuck sake. it is people like you that make it difficult trying to help new growers because you think you are a god. there is more than one way to do everything.

texas, ignore this fuckwit. if you want to grow under a dome, go for it. i use a heated propagator because it is cheap, effective and gives me healthy seedlings for every single one that pops. so you crack on mate, you are doing nothing wrong.
This has nothing to do with "it works". Of course it works. The point is that it is completely unnecessary. I just love that you're request for proof that it was not necessary was for me to show you a garden centre that doesn't want to make a profit. Fucking brilliant.

Indeed, he is doing nothing "wrong", but he is doing unnecessary things. Seedlings do not need domes. Go start a poll if you're that convinced that they do.

Heated prop for seedlings, fucking lol. Way to waste your money :lol:

You appear to be one of these growers who wants to do anything they can to attempt to turn it into a science as opposed to simply the act of growing weed. Do you sell by any chance?
 

Dontjudgeme

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This has nothing to do with "it works". Of course it works. The point is that it is completely unnecessary. I just love that you're request for proof that it was not necessary was for me to show you a garden centre that doesn't want to make a profit. Fucking brilliant.

Indeed, he is doing nothing "wrong", but he is doing unnecessary things. Seedlings do not need domes. Go start a poll if you're that convinced that they do.

Heated prop for seedlings, fucking lol. Way to waste your money :lol:

You appear to be one of these growers who wants to do anything they can to attempt to turn it into a science as opposed to simply the act of growing weed. Do you sell by any chance?
For the sake of argument, I’ve done it both ways and neither seemed to be more efficient than the other. Clones is a different story. I guess it really boils down to preference, at that point there really is no right or wrong, it’s just the way you like to do things. I never germinate in paper towels, I go straight to soil, some people only germinate in paper towels, again, preference. I can’t say the paper towel method sucks and is a waste of time because I don’t do it, it’s just not the way I do things. I feel preference gets over shadowed by technique or science, neither of which have anything to do with preference. The ultimate goal is to make it to harvest, and if either method gets you there successfully, no harm no foul. I agree with both sides because at the end of the day, it’s the way you “ prefer “ to do things. You both make valid points, and that’s what should be taken from it.
 

Wizzlebiz

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What a worthless argument derailing OPs thread.

Who gives a flying fuck if its needed or not it works both ways.

@texastiger707 take the dome off. Enjoy your plants.

Also welcome to RIU
 

shockolateman08

New Member
Honestly I use caveman techniques and they both work... sandwich bag over small pot to water and paper towel....anyways when you realize you're replying to 7 year old thread. Pretty sure the guys plants are long gone
 
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