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Ok, here is a question that i would like to hear from different people.
Which way of starting seeds have you gotten the best result?
I have been thinking of starting my seeds in Rapid Rooter and then also trying some in a paper towel. The one thing is that i have a propagation tray, warming pad, a vented seeding dome, and two types of lights (400w MH or CFL seeding lamp). I'm looking for opinions and suggestions. I even maybe over thinking this too much....
You have a ton of workable ways to start. Just about everything you mentioned would work. Personally I like a custom built hydro seed germination setup (80-90% germination rate), but that is a DIY kind of thing. I have also seen high germination rates in tissue / paper towels, domes, and in rockwool.
What kind of seeds are they? If you have a lot of bagseed, just try everything and see what you like best. If you are working with high priced genetics, then use a germination tray or some damp tissue (in the dark). If using tissue, be VERY careful not to shock the seedling once it sprouts when transplanting it to whatever medium you plan to use.
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One other note: Don't put any added chemicals on your young seedlings or seeds. Nothing but water (and soil, or whatever you are using as a medium) should touch the plants until they are well established in their new home (not even nutes). I have never used rap root, and I don't know for sure how that would turn out, but that is because I have never had any problems without it. If anything, that is something that should be reserved for cloning...
I got 12/14 (and 5/7) to sprout with wet paper towel within 4 days.
Sterilized tweezers to plant them in the soil.
take a glass of room temp water and drop ur seeds in there then place your glass in a
drawer for darkness and warmth, then ur beans should pop within 72 hours.
Peace.:thumbsup::jointsmile:
I do a modified version of the above, but I use a test tube with a few drops of water, just enough to moisten but not cover the seeds. 100% germ rate on healthy seeds.
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I do a modified version of the above, but I use a test tube with a few drops of water, just enough to moisten but not cover the seeds. 100% germ rate on healthy seeds.
Cheers:thumbsup::jointsmile: