Quote Originally Posted by bririr
I DON'T think you should put nutrients in with the water your germinating the seeds in.

From what I have read in books and numerous times on this site the taproot should be placed facing down. if you plant it facing up then sometimes you get the tap root coming up out of the soil.
If you follow DOUGAL25 instructions you should be fine that is the method i use and its ive had a very high germinating rate.
Sorry i dont know anything about transferring plants from soil to hydro.
In the natural germination process the tap-root "loops" up around over itself and then back down which is to right the plant head up above the surface of the soil through leverage, this also strengthens the seedling and gives it time for the water leaves to expand which will split the shell off. They are SUPPOSE to do this that way you don't have the seeds sitting there with shells not coming off below or right at the soil/medium surface. Trust me on this one dude.

As far as superthrive goes...it contains vital trace elements, plant hormones, over 50 biousable complexes, kelp extract & vitamin B1 which aids in tap root development and increases vigor signifigantly in seedling stage. Superthrive is pretty amazing shit. It is not considered a "nutrient" as it has a very low ppm value. Just do a side by side test on the exact same seeds with & without superthrive and tell me what you find out ok?
FreeDaHerb Reviewed by FreeDaHerb on . Germination Having trouble germinating my own seeds!!! How is the best way to germinate them!! Also transfering plants from soil to bubbleponics system. (ie. Bucket, water, airstone, nutrients for all stages. My roots will dangle in the nutrient solution with the airstone bubbling directly under the roots) Can I switch from soil to that hydro system, plants are 8 to 9" tall. Should I put the roots in a rock wool, or place them directly into the planter under the water level, with bigger grow rocks on Rating: 5