best way to germanate seeds?

[ande5657]

havent had luck with seeds latly any help?i had 4 out of 14 to pop up put light on them and they didnt live i dont know if light was not close enough but using floros tubes so i dont think it got to hot but they died so i started over,when should i expect to see sprout off seed?how long does it usely take for most bag seed and does differnt seed have differnt times before they sprout?

[BlueBear]

Are you just popping them in the soil? What kind of soil? How far do you keep the lights away? Also, yes different seeds can take longer than others, but not by much in my exp.
Adieu

[ande5657]

like i said topsoil blackow&some kind of potting soil with water control in it about 1/4"to1/2" into soil useing a pen to make hole and let them soak this time i hope it works it been 3 days now.ive heard correct me if im wrong but i dont need light till they sprout?and i also heard that to put the light as low as my hand can take without getting burnt.any help just getting started and want to see some progress since went throu all the trouble off building room painting and cost of lights

[BlueBear]

Hmm, when just popping them into the soil it can take longer than 3 days to show sprouts. Also seeds don't need light, but they need warmth and a humid climate. Try covering the pots with plastic rap to try to keep the seed in a humid climate. Why aren't you just using the papertowel method used by so many on this board? That is the way I do it and have no complaints. Look up germination with the search feature and read up on it, maybe you will get some more tips.
Adieu

[ande5657]

not to mess with the tap root can u just take paper towel method and cut with sciccors?so will the towel degrade and not mess with roots? that way u dont touch t root at all ?

[kush07]

Manure is hot. I hope you let the soil mixture stand for at least a month. Was your soil mix organic or did it have some chems in it? A organic soil mix, IMO, helps seeds germ faster than one full of chems. If you decide to use the paper towel method wait till the shell cracks and get a pair of tweezers and gently place the seed in the container tap root down. Make sure the soil in the container has been watered prior to putting the root into the container The seed should poke its head through in a few days. Hope any of this helps.

Happy Toking :rasta:

[ande5657]

thanks for help the blackow i bought at store but do have manure thats atleast 3years old will that help or not use?