Quote Originally Posted by everTree
All my seeds popped, but the question is do I wait till they have a tail about an 1/8 - 1/4 inch long or can I plant them as is? Lighting for newly popped seeds, once planted how much light do these newly planted seeds need; None, a little, or more? An, if they don't require light, then how long should they stay in the dark?
I use tweezers to place in it's sprouting cup of moistened soil, once germinated. Then I cover with another 1/8 to 1/4 inch of soil, and give a few sprays of water for good luck. Keep the medium moist, but not drenched...you can drown the sprouts.
Usually, I'll plant the seeds that have popped, when tail first starts to emerge.
No light necessary till they break-ground...unless it's the only heat source. They like it warm. (75ish to 80ish is fine)

Quote Originally Posted by everTree
Does having a dome help? Is it ok for the medium to get warm? It seems as my medium is getting warmer with a dome. Would leaving the dome off increase sprouting? Apperently, I'm trying a new method and not sure if this way, will result in the numbers I'm looking for.
No reason to use a dome unless the soil is drying out too quickly. Even then, watering a little more may be a better idea. If you insist on a dome, they'll need fresh air often, or mold may form.
Careful with watering, too. Too much water added too fast, and the seed can either be pushed to the bottom of the cup, or float, and subsequently wash down the side.

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Rusty Trichome Reviewed by Rusty Trichome on . Germination Help All my seeds popped, but the question is do I wait till they have a tail about an 1/8 - 1/4 inch long or can I plant them as is? Lighting for newly popped seeds, once planted how much light do these newly planted seeds need; None, a little, or more? An, if they don't require light, then how long should they stay in the dark? Rating: 5