1st Grow Need Some Help 2 Get Me Started

[Greenous]

hello everyone...

my 1st question is how would i germinate my seeds in tissue? and is it ok to germinate this way??

2nd ..how long does the root have 2 be before i can plant the seed and does the root have 2 be facing down in the soil when i pot it? and how far down into the soil do i need 2 plant the seed

3rd...when i plant the seed should i put the pot under my light on 24/7 ofcourse or wait till the seed has poped out the soil then put it under my light and start 2 veg??

i would be very greatful for any replys and help ...thanks in advance :thumbsup:

Greenous Reviewed by Greenous on 12-06-2008. 1st Grow Need Some Help 2 Get Me Started hello everyone... my 1st question is how would i germinate my seeds in tissue? and is it ok to germinate this way?? 2nd ..how long does the root have 2 be before i can plant the seed and does the root have 2 be facing down in the soil when i pot it? and how far down into the soil do i need 2 plant the seed 3rd...when i plant the seed should i put the pot under my light on 24/7 ofcourse or wait till the seed has poped out the soil then put it under my light and start 2 veg?? i would Rating: 5

[LolaGal]

IMO seeds don't like be germed in tissue etc. there can be damage to roots

I use promix and perlite in small peat pot with good drainage, dump the seed in, cover with soil and water. Then place under lights 24/0. Keep moist with spray mist of water.

I always plant in the correct moon sign, which everybody makes fun of, but I usually have 100% germination rate with this method. You can use Search feature at top of page to find other opinions.

[oSecretGardeno]

1) use paper towels, not tissue. make sure the paper towel is wet/damp, but it in a saucer and cover it or put it in a dark warm place. Just check occasionally and make sure the paper towel doesn't dry out. This is just the method I use, there are tons of other opinions out there if you search "germinating"

2) 1/8th of an inch. I've heard arguments for both root up and root down but I believe the best approach is root down. Plant it about a 1/2-1 inch deep. Plenty of info on this site about that (look up stinkys newb guide).

3) You can put the light on right away, although I don't believe it makes a difference until the plants actually have leaves to use the light in photosynthesis.

goodluck.

[WhiskeyTango]

^^^^Ding ding ding. I agree 100% with everything secret garden said. I have sprouted thousands of seeds in hte method he is saying, and get damn near 100% germination too. I have heard of cloning by the moon, but not seed starting.
To each their own....
good vibes

[Greenous]

okay thanks very much everyone for your time,and effort 2 help me im very greatfull ill let you lot know how everythings going in a few weeks when i have some progress once agen thanks...greenous:thumbsup:

[Big len]

I like to use napkin saucer plastic baggie if seeds are fresh normally it takes a couple days for them to pop out of shell, I then take a rapid rooter slice it so I can open it up and place it in, than just plant it in whatever medium you are useing.