GypsyGenetics
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Either way there no said answer just what I've experienced... To each their own
Best way to germinate? Noob proof?
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pulpoinspace
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exactly. nothing has been proven. people have a tendency to attribute their results to be a direct consequence of their actions. this isn't science. these are called anecdotes.
not less useful tho. if your experience has shown you can produce more females with your methods then by all means keep it up, eh?
GypsyGenetics
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For sure... Sex could be predetermined
Lordhooha
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I was waiting on you to defend your statements. There are plenty of articles I can find online to back up my statements. Your the one rattling off nonsensical stoner myths. Clones can flower right away because they’re on the same biological clock as the mother meaning that clone is the same age as the mother. But your still have to wait til it’s rooted and transplanted before doing so. Also it depends on when you cut said clone so there’s that.
GypsyGenetics
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Yeah I would just buy the pH up and down...Add it last..
GypsyGenetics
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S. African grower
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Guys what does it look like the cause of this drooping and discoloration of this seedling.. It is not one of the ones that got over watered.. Maybe unbalanced pH or crap soil? I have no problem growing local stuff like Swazi and skunk in this soil it's just these exotic seeds that seem soo fkb weak :/... Anyone know where I can get the best soil in sa?
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PopeyeSpinach
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I'll say this, I'm currently using 1 inch rockwool cubes to get a couple Bubba Kush Sprouts started.
I'm pretty sure this will be my last go with rockwool, I'm switching to Rapid rooters from now on and never going back to rockwool again.
I'm pretty sure this will be my last go with rockwool, I'm switching to Rapid rooters from now on and never going back to rockwool again.
Offmymeds
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Good fresh seeds
Rooter plugs. I just used the Rapid Rooter lookalike from Amazon.
Dip the rooters in distilled water and squeeze them dry. I used shot glass squeezing the water back into the glass. It didn't take much water at all.
Place the seed pointy end (radicle) down. The plug I use has a hole about 1/2 inch deep. (To minimize risks I place the seed on top of the rooter then use tweezers to gently place the seed at the bottom of the hole.) Plug the opening with a piece torn from the bottom. Use just enough plug to fill the hole to prevent light. Don't plug too firmly. Multiple tiny pieces dropped into the hole would probably work as well.
Place the rooters into the seed starter trays.
Place the seed starter tray in the larger tray, add distilled water to the fill the trenches underneath the tray. Cover with the dome.
(Note - I reused my trays and simply rinsed them with tap water. My tap water contains chloramine which seems to be enough sterilization precaution.)
Place the large tray on a heating pad in a dark area.
Small fan nearby to circulate the air to reduce chances of mold. I used a tiny USB oscillating fan on low aimed over the top of the dome.
Check 2 or 3 times a day to add water if needed. The water will condense on the dome with a heating pad. I mist spray the plugs with the distilled water enough to moisten the plugs but not saturate them. As they dry the plugs will lighten and shrink away from the starter tray that they sit in. I use the mister to spray onto the sides of the rooter plug to get the water to the bottom of the plug. The plugs rapidly absorb the water.
As soon as the first seed pops up reduce the heat from the tray so as not to fry the tap root. Remove the dome as well. I emptied the water from the bigger tray since water that warm won't be oxygen rich and could drown the seedlings and lead to anaerobic fungi. My tray has no adjustable thermostat so I placed a piece of foam and piece of gardening grate between the pad and tray. Next time I might splurge on a pad with a thermostat.
Give them light as soon as they pop. I use a 39-Watt Sunblaster flourescent 4 inches from the seedlings with the light on 24 hrs until all the seedlings have the set of true leaves.
When they all have a set of true leaves I cut the light to 18 hrs & begin with a seaweed extract fertilizer.
I was 7 of 7 my last run. Yay! All of this detail probably isn't necessary. My bet is that if you just dropped the seeds willy-nilly into a plug in a dark place on the counter and kept it moist you'd achieve great results although it might take a little longer.
Rooter plugs. I just used the Rapid Rooter lookalike from Amazon.
Dip the rooters in distilled water and squeeze them dry. I used shot glass squeezing the water back into the glass. It didn't take much water at all.
Place the seed pointy end (radicle) down. The plug I use has a hole about 1/2 inch deep. (To minimize risks I place the seed on top of the rooter then use tweezers to gently place the seed at the bottom of the hole.) Plug the opening with a piece torn from the bottom. Use just enough plug to fill the hole to prevent light. Don't plug too firmly. Multiple tiny pieces dropped into the hole would probably work as well.
Place the rooters into the seed starter trays.
Place the seed starter tray in the larger tray, add distilled water to the fill the trenches underneath the tray. Cover with the dome.
(Note - I reused my trays and simply rinsed them with tap water. My tap water contains chloramine which seems to be enough sterilization precaution.)
Place the large tray on a heating pad in a dark area.
Small fan nearby to circulate the air to reduce chances of mold. I used a tiny USB oscillating fan on low aimed over the top of the dome.
Check 2 or 3 times a day to add water if needed. The water will condense on the dome with a heating pad. I mist spray the plugs with the distilled water enough to moisten the plugs but not saturate them. As they dry the plugs will lighten and shrink away from the starter tray that they sit in. I use the mister to spray onto the sides of the rooter plug to get the water to the bottom of the plug. The plugs rapidly absorb the water.
As soon as the first seed pops up reduce the heat from the tray so as not to fry the tap root. Remove the dome as well. I emptied the water from the bigger tray since water that warm won't be oxygen rich and could drown the seedlings and lead to anaerobic fungi. My tray has no adjustable thermostat so I placed a piece of foam and piece of gardening grate between the pad and tray. Next time I might splurge on a pad with a thermostat.
Give them light as soon as they pop. I use a 39-Watt Sunblaster flourescent 4 inches from the seedlings with the light on 24 hrs until all the seedlings have the set of true leaves.
When they all have a set of true leaves I cut the light to 18 hrs & begin with a seaweed extract fertilizer.
I was 7 of 7 my last run. Yay! All of this detail probably isn't necessary. My bet is that if you just dropped the seeds willy-nilly into a plug in a dark place on the counter and kept it moist you'd achieve great results although it might take a little longer.
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You can eliminate the tap root problem while germ'ing with a toothpick. When the tap root is long enough to go into dirt (I figure > 1.5 inches) gently remove the paper towels on top. Most always if roots grow into the matrix they will grow into the paper towels below them. With a toothpick you can gently free the root from the pt. That is a good time to use the toothpick to also remove any of the seedcap remaining on the leaves. I poke a hole in the dirt with my finger just deep enough to cover the root and leave the top leaves resting on the top of the dirt. Cover the root by pressing the dirt around the root from the sides. This will not injure the root and also provide support for the leaves/plant to grow straight.
Good luck, BigSteve.
Good luck, BigSteve.
