Germination question

[TheMetal1]

you made sure the taproot was facing up, right?

I hope you are asking if he planted it facing UP so you can correct him.

Seeds should be planted no more than 1/3 of an inch deep. The taproot should face DOWN. You may put the pots under a propagation dome until the cotyledons emerge, but as soon as you see them, remove the dome- at this point they are vulnerable to damping-off, a fungal disease that is incurable and deadly.

-I think it goes without saying that this quote and all information given by the poster is bankable :thumbsup:

It's not like it won't work facing UP, I guess... but the taproot that comes out of the seed shell ends up being the bottom of the plant... not the top. Let's get it right and keep it right, yahh mean? :hippy:

Oh and to the OP... the seeds don't really need light, and it will actually just aid in drying out the soil. Try to get ahold of a propagation dome. Moisture and patience is what will bring those babies to life. Good luck :thumbsup:

TheMetal1 Reviewed by TheMetal1 on 08-08-2008. Germination question I am having a problem germinating some seeds, was hoping you could help me out. I germinated 10 White Rhino seeds July 28 using the paper towel and tow saucer method. About 4 days later, 9 of them cracked. I put them into soaked rockwool cubes under t-5 flourescent.Its now been 6 days since I put them into cubes, still no sign of sprouts. I got alittle antsy and cracked some of the cubes open to check on the progress. Some of the seeds had not sprouted much at all while a couple of them had, Rating: 5