coupla 'strays' ...

[the image reaper]

I just now checked my tapwater pH (haven't checked it in a year, or two :wtf, I only use it to pop seeds ... anyway, it's a 5.7 today ... seeds seem to pop well, whether 1 yr old, or 5 yrs old, in those RapidRooter plugs ... :jointsmile:

[justanotherbozo]

no, no ... I start my seeds in RapidRooter plugs, in a homemade bubble-cloner ... outstanding for seeds, too ... drop seeds in the RapidRooters (pointed end down), and just plug it in :thumbsup: ... I use plain tapwater (chlorine helps prevent early bacteria growth, theoretically ) ... I use ONE DROP of 'Superthrive' per gallon, when cloning ... I don't use it for starting seeds ... when cloning, I give 24 hours of darkness, then an 18/6 schedule of mild, low light, until rooting well (yeah, I know, I do it differently than most) :wtf: ... for seeds, I just set the lamp on 18/6 schedule, let Nature and the bubbler do the rest ... :jointsmile:

nice cloner Reaper, how big are the holes, 2 inchs maybe?

also, do you let the stems dangle or is the bottom of the cutting inside one of those plugs?

[the image reaper]

on my first lid, I drilled 13 1.25" holes, too BIG, that's why the toothpicks thru the plugs in photo :wtf: ... in my newer lid, I drilled 1" holes, they worked better ... the roots grow thru the plugs, down into the reservoir ... last crop, I vegged 6 plants in that box for over a month, while waiting for a vacancy in my flowering cabinet ... got pretty crowded, lotsa roots grown all together, no biggie ... I snipped them apart with scissors, and trans-planted ... :jointsmile:

[the image reaper]

my Sour Jack is doing VERY well, my Killa Queen is somewhat stunted :wtf: ... I didn't get the roots spread out well, during her transplant, hard to do by yourself ... oh well, shit happens ... these are day 48 ...

[iamgrowerman]

Damn, that looks nice dude. What nutes are you giving them?

I may just have to borrow your bubble-cloner design. That's just beautiful in its simplicity.

[the image reaper]

help yourself to the bubbler, I copied it from Opie Yutts :thumbsup: ... I don't feed anything to newborns, and use chlorinated tapwater to help prevent 'pythium wilt', etc. the first several days (I have no idea if the chlorine helps, but it seems logical) ... the cotyldons contain everything the seedling needs for its first two weeks ... two weeks in, I will add a 'weak' dose of Fox Farm 'Grow Big Hydroponic' version, etc ... as an aside: I do NOT use 'Superthrive' for anything, except some occasional cloning (over-rated, over-advertised, swill) :wtf: ... :jointsmile:

[stinkyattic]

I do NOT use 'Superthrive' for anything, except some occasional cloning (over-rated, over-advertised, swill) ...

Don't pretend; I know you have a bottle of it over the stove for adding that certain je ne sais quoi to stews and casseroles :wtf:

[painretreat]

This looks like a nice way to start, have you stated where and what your products are, on other gros or anything? I do so enjoy all the great info! Getting anxious to get a gro going. But, am taking the time to learn from you experts! This is a great site to learn and it is so nice that you all share so much! Am thankful. pr

[the image reaper]

Don't pretend; I know you have a bottle of it over the stove for adding that certain je ne sais quoi to stews and casseroles :wtf:

yeah, but keep in mind, it ain't good till ya add lots of garlic, and that high-dollar$ 'yuppie salt'

[the image reaper]

painretreat, when you're talkin' about 'experts', ya gotta be talkin' to Stinky, not me ...
... I think I took after my Mom, who 'fixed' everybody else's 'problem plants' ... she could make a brick sprout flowers ! ... after watching her work miracles all these years, I finally decided to pick her brain: "Mom, what's your secret to healing sick plants ?" ... answer: "no secret, I don't know anything about plants, but I watch the 'plant experts' make their plants sick by always screwing with them ... I just sit them in the windowsill with a few drops of water, and ignore them ... when I look at them again in a few days, they are doing wonderfully !" ... true story, and the basis of my growing theories, 'keep it simple, stupid !' ... thx for the compliments, too ... good growing :thumbsup: