Germination Question

[rocklobster4040]

I have searched this forum and I cant seem to find the answer to my question. I just started some Vanilla Kush seeds this weekend. I started them in paper towels, and then transplanted them into red cups after they developed a small root. So, my question is now that i have them in cups waiting on them to sprout, should they be under the lights or in the dark??


I plan on using 23 watt cfls in a cabinet grow. I just wasn't sure when to put them in the box?

thanks in advance

RockLobster4040

rocklobster4040 Reviewed by rocklobster4040 on 08-06-2010. Germination Question I have searched this forum and I cant seem to find the answer to my question. I just started some Vanilla Kush seeds this weekend. I started them in paper towels, and then transplanted them into red cups after they developed a small root. So, my question is now that i have them in cups waiting on them to sprout, should they be under the lights or in the dark?? I plan on using 23 watt cfls in a cabinet grow. I just wasn't sure when to put them in the box? thanks in advance Rating: 5

[LUDACRIS]

I have searched this forum and I cant seem to find the answer to my question. I just started some Vanilla Kush seeds this weekend. I started them in paper towels, and then transplanted them into red cups after they developed a small root. So, my question is now that i have them in cups waiting on them to sprout, should they be under the lights or in the dark??


I plan on using 23 watt cfls in a cabinet grow. I just wasn't sure when to put them in the box?

thanks in advance

RockLobster4040

In darkness untill they sprout the surface of the soil.
Then lights on as soon as they do (to avoid stretching).

[rocklobster4040]

Thanks Luda...If I have had them in the light have i screwed them up? This is my first grow.

thanks again

RockLobster4040

[LUDACRIS]

Thanks Luda...If I have had them in the light have i screwed them up? This is my first grow.

thanks again

RockLobster4040

NO thet can be left under lights as the lights wont penetrate the soil above the seed and how deep did you plant them ?????????

I strongly advise pre germination via towels or seed soaking and this is why.

Germination

(good luck).

[rocklobster4040]

i planted them about 2-3mm deep or so. I planted them in soil on sunday and haven't seen any sprouts. Trying to be patient.

[LUDACRIS]

i planted them about 2-3mm deep or so. I planted them in soil on sunday and haven't seen any sprouts. Trying to be patient.

Plant you seeds 1/4" deep (6-7mm).

Did you make sure not to touch or force the taproot in to the soil.

Now its friday and i think you may have a problem but wait and see as old stock seeds can take a while to sprout but dont soak or use paper towels to avoid complications. Every seed (100+) i have planted usually sprout in 72hrs and the longest i have waited is around 5 days.

[rocklobster4040]

Yep, bad news...I took one and dug up the seed and it looked like it was rotten. Mushy and it looked just like it did when i planted it. Oh well, good thing that i didn't plant all of my seeds at once...So i will start again.

Thanks for the help....live and learn

RockLobster4040

[LUDACRIS]

Yep, bad news...I took one and dug up the seed and it looked like it was rotten. Mushy and it looked just like it did when i planted it. Oh well, good thing that i didn't plant all of my seeds at once...So i will start again.

Thanks for the help....live and learn

RockLobster4040

Sorry to hear that and hope you have better luck next time.
I have started a thread in the indoors growers forum regarding seed germination.

http://boards.cannabis.com/indoor-gr...our-seeds.html

(keep in touch).


LUDA.
:thumbsup:

[rocklobster4040]

I started over and followed your instructions a little closer and I have 1 sprout so far. I am hoping that the others sprout soon too. If not I will start a couple of clones to make up for the failed seeds!

Thanks for the help Luda!

RockLobster4040

[LUDACRIS]

I started over and followed your instructions a little closer and I have 1 sprout so far. I am hoping that the others sprout soon too. If not I will start a couple of clones to make up for the failed seeds!

Thanks for the help Luda!

RockLobster4040

Anytime friend.
Let us know how you go.
(good luck).

CHRIS.
:thumbsup: