Problem mechanical timers (not shutting off) & lighting on seedlings Q?

[PlainJane]

I used to have problems with those Intermatic timers not shutting-off, till I started doubling-up the red 'off' keys. I put 'em side by side, and if one fails to swithch off, the second catches it fine. No problems for a couple of years now. :thumbsup:

That's a good idea, unfortunately the analog timers I was using weren't that sort. The digital is working OK thus far. *crossed fingers*




By the way, I just took off the light diffusion thing because they are getting really quite tall (I mean they grew over a centimetre since this morning!) and it seems like they're craving the light or something. The HPS is a good 3 feet away from them so I'm hoping they're OK with that. I took out the dark green water catchment tray too because I think it was just absorbing heat and I don't need it yet.

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Bonus question (sorry) I have a seed that cracked and it has a visible tap root but it hasn't sprouted in its cube. Should I leave it in there or chance taking it out and planting it in soil without its cube? Photo of it:

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[Rusty Trichome]

How long has it been 'stuck' like that? Might just be a slow-poke. Could be a tough seed cover, and in need of assistance. If it doesn't pop the surface, and throw-off the cover within a couple of days of the other ones, assistance may be necessary.

You also might want to check this technique to help with seedling stretch. I use it for all of my seedlings. Keeps you from having to support a long weak stem. :thumbsup:

http://boards.cannabis.com/plant-pro...ml#post1879545

Good luck. :jointsmile:

[PlainJane]

Thanks, Rusty T!

Wouldn't you know it, that little bugger finally broke the surface last night. :thumbsup:

Good idea with the seedling stretch thing too.

[Rusty Trichome]

Looks like you're well on your way to Dankiness. Good luck. :thumbsup: