I'm a firm believer in the paper towel method after having my first germination yesterday. 3 seends in the paper towel, and 3 sprouts about 30 hours later. Now, a day later I haven't seen them emerge from the soil, so I hope everything is ok!
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I'm a firm believer in the paper towel method after having my first germination yesterday. 3 seends in the paper towel, and 3 sprouts about 30 hours later. Now, a day later I haven't seen them emerge from the soil, so I hope everything is ok!
1. directly in the soil...1/4 inch deep..keep soil temp above 80 degrees..keep soil moist, not wet...works for me
2. don't compact the soil too much...or the little fuckers can't get out...:rastabanna:
..plus ya dont wanna piss 'em off!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Dutch Pimp
When I plant my freshly germed seeds 1/4" deep, I also put a piece of saran wrap on top of the container to act as a "humidity tent". So like DutchPimp says, keep 'em warm. Yesterday I had one just becoming visible, and this morning it had already reached the saran wrap and is 2" tall!
What DP said!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch Pimp
It's nature's way.
I just want to add an important point for direct planting in soil or coco.
Plant them pointy end up, because:
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That first turn gives it an anchor to push the taproot down from.
Once the taproot is established is provides the hydraulic pressure to plump up the coyledons which splits the seed husk
It also provides considerable leverage for pulling the husk off cleanly and as it is dragged up, the soil resistance helps pull it open, and ideally, leaves it in the soil.
If planted too shallow, there is not enough "drag on the husk"
Planted too deep, and they can rot, or run out of stored energy trying to push up through the extra soil.
Oh, one more tip.
When you do get a "stuck husk" don't try to pry it off.
It's best to wet it with an eyedropper, wait until it softens, (bout 10 minutes), and it will come right off.
Planted abscission side up, they still hang a U, sense light, hang another U, (then it becomes an S), to get the taproot pointed back down.
That uses up much of the seed's stored energy.
They never fully recover. :(
It's the cause of many mystery runts.
Nature can afford to waste the majority of her seeds.
Nature isn't paying $10 USD ea.!
2 bright shiney pennies please.;)
We also take dirty old dimes.:D
Aloha Y'all
Weezard
(Swappin' lies and spittin' flies, for over 2/3rds of a century.)
Next time germ them seeds first using paper towel method before putting the sprouts onto the soil mix. Better and more reliable this way.
:stoned:..