You can germinate your seeds in either a rockwool plug or even better, a rapid rooter. Once the seed is established in the plug/rooter you can then put it into the dwc system. The water level will need to be high enough to splash and hit the bottom of the netpot until you get roots that reach down for water.

I even sometimes top feed the basket with a dropper until the roots head south.


My very first DWC grow I actually germed in paper towel and CAREFULLY placed the seed directly in the hydroton. I dont recommend this but it is possible.


Some of the best advice I ever got from these forums were to start using rapid rooters...

Goodluck!
GetThisOrDie Reviewed by GetThisOrDie on . Help with germinating! I need help with germinating! I'm almost finished with my hydroponic system (DWC) and I am not sure how to sprout my seeds, considering I need the seeds to be constantly wet to germinate. Do I fully submerge my net pots into the water, or do I start them in a germinator? Any advice would help just please don't put some "I don't know buddy, why don't you let me know if you figure how to do that" like bull shit, this tends to happen to me a lot, lol I guess? Thanks, Alantae Rating: 5