Lights When only Seedlings ???

[thebear69]

Hi

Just wonder if any1 can give me some advice. I have converted a wardrobe and i have planted my germinated seeds, they have been in soil for 3 days now and no sign of them coming up. I have a couple of questions if any1 can help.

1, I have 150 watt 6500k daylight cfl, will this do for 2 plants at this stage.

2, Should I have light on them while they are still under the soil.

3, I have covered the pots with cellophane to keep humidity in, should i be doing this.

Thanks for looking at this Thread and Any Advise would be Apprieciated..

thebear69 Reviewed by thebear69 on 10-22-2010. Lights When only Seedlings ??? Hi Just wonder if any1 can give me some advice. I have converted a wardrobe and i have planted my germinated seeds, they have been in soil for 3 days now and no sign of them coming up. I have a couple of questions if any1 can help. 1, I have 150 watt 6500k daylight cfl, will this do for 2 plants at this stage. 2, Should I have light on them while they are still under the soil. 3, I have covered the pots with cellophane to keep humidity in, should i be doing this. Rating: 5

[Iceberg420]

Hi

Just wonder if any1 can give me some advice. I have converted a wardrobe and i have planted my germinated seeds, they have been in soil for 3 days now and no sign of them coming up. I have a couple of questions if any1 can help.

1, I have 150 watt 6500k daylight cfl, will this do for 2 plants at this stage.

2, Should I have light on them while they are still under the soil.

3, I have covered the pots with cellophane to keep humidity in, should i be doing this.

Thanks for looking at this Thread and Any Advise would be Apprieciated..

1.) yeah it'll do
2.) yeah
3.) no, take it off it'll make it die more than likely, just keep the light bout 6" away

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1, I have 150 watt 6500k daylight cfl, will this do for 2 plants at this stage.

yes.

2, Should I have light on them while they are still under the soil.

yes.

3, I have covered the pots with cellophane to keep humidity in, should i be doing this.

no. this can lead to bacterial/fungal growth. this is only needed with clones as they have no roots...or no way to take in water.


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[thebear69]

Thanks for advise.

Well i guess 2 out of 3 aint to bad to start.

So I'll take the cellophane of now. Hopefully they'll break the soil soon. I guess i will have to keep an eye that the soil stays moist at this stage.

Should the light be on 24/7 at this stage and should i have the bulb horizontal or vertical.

I am waiting for Mylar to arrive to kit the wardrobe out. I have also ordered a reflector. I know that i should have done things the opposite way round.. but i was so eagar to germinate the seeds i couldnt wait.

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make sure the soil stays only moist, and not wet.

the bulb should be horizontal. you'll want to keep it with 1-3" inches from the top of your plant (once it pops).


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[thebear69]

Thanks.

My Bulb was at an angle so i will change it to a horizontal position. I pre-soaked the soil before i planted the seeds and have not watered since as the soil has stayed moist under the cellophane.

If there's no sign of the seeds breaking the soil after 5 days. Should i give up and try again.

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the plastic wrap might have ruined the seeds. you can dig them up to check...or you could scrap them. that's up to you.

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[thebear69]

Thankyou for your help and advise.

What would i be looking for if i dig them up. And then would i have to place them in fresh soil or back into the soil they came from..

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to see if the shell popped. you can squeeze them a bit to see if they are hard or soft. if they are soft then they are garbage. you can use the same soil.

you are welcome.


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[thebear69]

I think i will wait till tommorow. And if still no sign of breaking the soil i will dig them up and take a look. So if the seed is soft i take it that it is kinda like waterlogged..

I hope to put pics up. But not sure when i can do this. I think i read that about 50 posts are required before pics can be added.