Last minute prep on green thumb aspect. Much appreciate if you could help

[mgjscdhl]

Now I've gotten my first seeds I'm in last stages of planning and construction - A Stealth Rubbermaid micro-grow.
Received 5x (fem) ak48 from attitude, and 3x free (fem) kush (various), 1x (fem) s lemon haze
Waiting for 5x (fem) papaya from nirvana. I bought from two because I had a few extra $$ and wanted to ensure delivery.
I realize feminized as bastardized seeds, but newbie friendly. Later, with extra space and knowledge I plan on clones.
They all looked healthy, none cracked or discollored. I put them in a tightvac solid container with dessicants.

Seeds:

What relative humidity and/or temperature for seed storage (without using freezer)? Is there optimum range? Any tricks to keeping it?

Germination / seedling stage:

I plan on popping the seeds with paper towel, plates. Once they sprout should I go immediately to soil, or can I use peat blocks?
I don't know if they are called something specific but they are "jiffy" brand name. They are circular disks that swell with water.

Lights:

I'm using cfl, I have several 42w 27000,65000 for all stages of growth. During seedling/sprouting is it really necessary to run them all or can I half wattage/lumens? Maybee keep them closer to the soil for same effect?

Soil / nutrients:

To make a long story short here. I want to use soiless since it seems easiest. Peatmoss, vermiculite, perlite mix. I'm not fussy about organic/non/guanoo.... I just want a successful grow, learning experience I can build upon. I read foxfarms chart for soil mixes. It seems idiotproof to me. If I bought according to http://www.foxfarmfertilizer.com/soilfeed.pdf should I need anything else besides ph adjusters?
What about b1 for seedlings? I've read and seen a few videos mentioning it... Waste of time or worthwhile?


(comments, flames, suggestions hatemail are always welcome)
First I greatly appreciate the people and resources this site has given me. Some information isn't direct or entirely there. I'm sorry if they are stupid questions but I'm also a very careful person, I have limited funds and want a successful first time grow. I hope it shows I've read up on these things I just want clarafication on them. Like seeds. I want to make sure they are viable later down road but I cannot find a temp/humidity reading, just storage in dark and dessicants/rice.

I will be housesitting for a bit. Before I use his computer I need to make sure I clear tracks and such or hide his ip address



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mgjscdhl

mgjscdhl Reviewed by mgjscdhl on 02-22-2010. Last minute prep on green thumb aspect. Much appreciate if you could help Now I've gotten my first seeds I'm in last stages of planning and construction - A Stealth Rubbermaid micro-grow. Received 5x (fem) ak48 from attitude, and 3x free (fem) kush (various), 1x (fem) s lemon haze Waiting for 5x (fem) papaya from nirvana. I bought from two because I had a few extra $$ and wanted to ensure delivery. I realize feminized as bastardized seeds, but newbie friendly. Later, with extra space and knowledge I plan on clones. They all looked healthy, none cracked or Rating: 5

[Rusty Trichome]

They all looked healthy, none cracked or discollored. I put them in a tightvac solid container with dessicants.

Seeds:

What relative humidity and/or temperature for seed storage (without using freezer)? Is there optimum range? Any tricks to keeping it?

Vacuum containers unnecessary, as are desiccants. Unless you're in a very humid region. I keep all of my seeds in spice jars. (those spice rack sets nobody really likes to get as a present) Cool, dark, dry storage is all you need. (and labels)

Germination / seedling stage:
I plan on popping the seeds with paper towel, plates. Once they sprout should I go immediately to soil, or can I use peat blocks?
I don't know if they are called something specific but they are "jiffy" brand name. They are circular disks that swell with water.

I go straight to soil, but if using a pre-fertilized potting mix, Jiffy pucks are ok.

Lights:
I'm using cfl, I have several 42w 27000,65000 for all stages of growth. During seedling/sprouting is it really necessary to run them all or can I half wattage/lumens? Maybee keep them closer to the soil for same effect?

You've an extra 0 to the numbers, but in veg I'd only use the 6500k bulbs.
No light necessary till they break ground. But keep them warm-n-toasty till they do.

Soil / nutrients:

To make a long story short here. I want to use soiless since it seems easiest. Peatmoss, vermiculite, perlite mix. I'm not fussy about organic/non/guanoo.... I just want a successful grow, learning experience I can build upon. I read foxfarms chart for soil mixes. It seems idiotproof to me. If I bought according to http://www.foxfarmfertilizer.com/soilfeed.pdf should I need anything else besides ph adjusters?
What about b1 for seedlings? I've read and seen a few videos mentioning it... Waste of time or worthwhile?

Regarding B-1 and Superthrive; B-1 and Superthrive Myths

I will be housesitting for a bit. Before I use his computer I need to make sure I clear tracks and such or hide his ip address

If concealing his IP is his idea for security or deniability, I agree it's potentially a good idea. Or is it to keep your activities from him/her...?

[mgjscdhl]

well... He knows I smoked but since he (and our group) do not I do not bring it up alot. Also denyability. If someone asks he can say, all I know is he's smoked before.

Well the vaccum was the best thing I had. Since my stash is gone the girls deserve something cosy. Its sometimes humid around here but probably more in this weather (snow/rain) and time of year. Summer will be ok as long as the container doesn't have condensation.

Its funny but with superthrive some say it works.. But there is a study, by someone with doctorate, that says it has no value. Money's kind of tight so maybee won't until I can grow a few plants (one with, and without)

Seems I did (give extra 0), lol. Gonna keep low, I figured out best distance for some size/watt bulbs. I guess I can add one when it grows or gets more leaves

[mgjscdhl]

thanks for all the info and help. Forum has been amazing
I was handed a clone about a week ago. So its full steam ahead I guess.
Strain is white rhino. And its starting rooting. Will wait another week to transplant and/or veg.

look at my other threads (started by...) for white rhino - cfl - rubbermaid
thanks again