Root riot seelings... DEAD??

BigStilton · Mar 21, 2021

Hello everyone,

Went against my normal procedure of germinating seeds ( glass of water for 12 hours - paper towel until tap root then plant) So germinated my seeds in paper towels and planted them in root riot sponges literally as they cracked, placed them in my propagator dome which they have been in 2 days and seemed to be growing perfectly until today they have drooped and are dry as sticks ffs . 2 had sprouted and looked perfectly healthy yesterday- first leaves and secondary were through pretty quick. I ended up going to bed pretty early last night and completely forgot to throw a few drops of water on the root riot sponges and this morning the seedlings looked terrible and are dry to the touch (crispy). I have since planted them in soil (still in the sponges) and watered. Just checked them and they are still dry to the touch. Are they dead??

3 blue cheese and one critical.

Yes this soil is terrible but thats not the problem (yet).

cheers
bigstilton

Rurumo · Mar 21, 2021

Have to wait and see. Next time germinate them directly in the soil from the beginning. I do germinate in root riot cubes sometimes and you usually have to moisten them a little twice per day, using a ml syringe. What are your temps like in there? https://www.mandalaseeds.com/Guides/Germination-Guide

Lordhooha · Mar 21, 2021

BigStilton said:
Hello everyone,

Went against my normal procedure of germinating seeds ( glass of water for 12 hours - paper towel until tap root then plant) So germinated my seeds in paper towels and planted them in root riot sponges literally as they cracked, placed them in my propagator dome which they have been in 2 days and seemed to be growing perfectly until today they have drooped and are dry as sticks ffs . 2 had sprouted and looked perfectly healthy yesterday- first leaves and secondary were through pretty quick. I ended up going to bed pretty early last night and completely forgot to throw a few drops of water on the root riot sponges and this morning the seedlings looked terrible and are dry to the touch (crispy). I have since planted them in soil (still in the sponges) and watered. Just checked them and they are still dry to the touch. Are they dead?? 3 blue cheese and one critical.

Yes this soil is terrible but thats not the problem (yet).

cheers
bigstilton

I use them all the time no issues. simply start them until they have roots all over then transplant into soil. Simply keep them in a dome for a bit then to well moistened soil.

BigStilton · Mar 21, 2021

Rurumo said:
Have to wait and see. Next time germinate them directly in the soil from the beginning. I do germinate in root riot cubes sometimes and you usually have to moisten them a little twice per day, using a ml syringe. What are your temps like in there? https://www.mandalaseeds.com/Guides/Germination-Guide

Yeah was doing that until last night i didn't

BigStilton · Mar 21, 2021

Lordhooha said:
I use them all the time no issues. simply start them until they have roots all over then transplant into soil. Simply keep them in a dome for a bit then to well moistened soil.

I was using the propagator dome but with forgetting to put some water in before bed its just dried the sponges up too much - lets just hope they recover. I'll let you's know how it goes. Might have to purchase some new seeds, Royal queens aren't shipping to the UK due to covid whats the best alternative lads?

56nitty · Mar 21, 2021

I would recommend a humidity dome until it sprouts a good root structure then transplant. Pro mix plus humidity dome & tray, water only once & 2 weeks they’ll be ready

crankdoctor · Mar 21, 2021

I use them all the time with no problems. I do use great white with them. Just don’t let them dry out. Mist with spray bottle when and if needed depending on how your setup is.

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