Germinating seeds, root length before planting?

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newbie1122

Active Member

Aug 11, 2012

• #1

When germinating seeds, and the little root breaks out of the shell, what length should the little root get before planting in soil? I know you can do it at any point and the thing should grow, but I am wondering if there is an optimum length for best results.


Thanks to all who reply.

 

Purplestickeypunch

Active Member

Aug 11, 2012

• #2

1/4" fucking 10 characters

 

DeeTee

Well-Known Member

Aug 11, 2012

• #3

Actually you can plant the minute you see the tap root.

 

Sean Tom

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Aug 11, 2012

• #4

once i see the tap root i plant tap down.

 

dimebong

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Aug 11, 2012

• #5

I planted 1 when the tap root was about 3/4 cm out, and another when it was just breaking out. I just planted the one with the short tap root a little less deep in the soil. No problem

 

CaptainCAVEMAN

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Aug 11, 2012

• #6

I plant as soon as I see the taproot emerging. That way I know it did crack open and I am not digging to try and see.

 

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T.H.Cammo

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Aug 11, 2012

• #7

Allowing the taproot to grow longer isn't really an advantage at all; in fact, it's a disadvantage! The longer the taproot is, the greater the chance you might damage it when planting.

 

calicat

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Aug 12, 2012

• #8

newbie1122 said:

When germinating seeds, and the little root breaks out of the shell, what length should the little root get before planting in soil? I know you can do it at any point and the thing should grow, but I am wondering if there is an optimum length for best results.


Thanks to all who reply.

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Once you see the taproot emerge from the husk then you can transplant into medium of choice.