New at growing.

[420izm]

Hey I'm new at all of this. Ive only got 3 seeds germinating. Planted one. I dont have any lights or anything. How long do you think it will take for it to sprout? Ive got it under just a normal light for a bit of warmth as its winter here (Australia). What sort of lights should I purchase. Im not really trying to set up a big setup jsut something as a hobby for the mean time. And if all goes well then maybe will look at purchasing a bigger setup. Any advice on what I shud plant the germinated seeds in would be grand. Cheers:rasta::rasta:

420izm Reviewed by 420izm on 07-27-2009. New at growing. Hey I'm new at all of this. Ive only got 3 seeds germinating. Planted one. I dont have any lights or anything. How long do you think it will take for it to sprout? Ive got it under just a normal light for a bit of warmth as its winter here (Australia). What sort of lights should I purchase. Im not really trying to set up a big setup jsut something as a hobby for the mean time. And if all goes well then maybe will look at purchasing a bigger setup. Any advice on what I shud plant the germinated Rating: 5

[Mustelid]

Disposable plastic or styrafoam cups work well for sprouting, larger planters keep the soil too damp, you can get root rot, paper towels dry out quickly, killing the new sprout.

Cut small holes on the bottom of the cups for drainage. Put plastic plates or saucers under the cups to collect excess water.

Seedlings love inexpensive 4 foot fluorescent shoplights about a foot away from the soil surface. Cool white is a good inexpensive tube that has good results with cannabis.

You can stay with cool white and a timer to go 12 on 12 off for flowering, you can get better results by switching to inexpensive warm white tubes.

You can get even better results from HID lights, but if you're just seeing if you can do it, there is no need for that expense. Keep a small fan on the area to keep fresh air from causing mold or rot, and to keep the heat from burning leaves that may grow into the tubes and touch them.

Be sure to check out the FAQs for more info on nutrients, even canopy for higher yield, light options and such.

Good luck!

[420izm]

Thanks heaps. Have got it just a small yoghurt container for the mean time until i buy more supplies. Will keep you posted on how things work out :thumbsup:

[BudE714]

You should on average expect your seeds to sprout anywhere from 3-7 days.
Be patient..be gentle...believe!!!!!!

[420izm]

Was curious if anyone has any photos of what a sprout coming out of the ground should look like..my planted seed is coming out of the ground with the seed still on top is this what should be happening?

[BudE714]

Thats normal...leave it be...the seed coating will drop off on its own.

[BudE714]

Just dont touch it or force it off!

[purplekush989]

http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-gro...-dankness.html

read this, then ask questions

[420izm]

Hey guys what sort of light should I be giving my newly planted seed. its kinda sprouted. the seeds shell is still on it. its been about 48hours since planting. cheers

[420izm]

also the 'sprout' thing is kinda growing on a 45degree angle. normal?