Germ first, or just plant.

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Thanks a ton! I actually just got done reading your entire first grow posting and am very impressed with your meaty babygirl!

I actually just put them in the soil and have them under my CFL light on 24hr on until they sprout, am i supposed to keep the lights off until it sprouts? or since i have it in the medium already, do i keep the light on?

Thanks a lot. Love the feedback :jointsmile:
As for you question, I'm not 100% maybe someone can confirm but I'm pretty sure until it spouts out of the soil you want it in complete darkness. Also keep it in a humidity dome or if you planted in a party cup or something (like me) you can cover it with plastic wrap or something like that to keep the humidity in. Once it sprouts you want to give it light for the veg schedule . I personally have tried 24/0 and 18/6 and have had better luck so far with 18/6. Not sure though, and that's what is mostly recommend.

Good Luck, and make a grow log too I really enjoy watching others grow!
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poker2 Reviewed by poker2 on 02-15-2011. Germ first, or just plant. Hey guys, Few day reader, First day poster! I have been reading around at ALL The info that is out there for growing, and am honestly overwhelmed and hard pressed for accurate information. I am actually going to start a very small grow, 1-2 plants, and have never started from seed, only 2 week old starts. Here's my questions: Is it OK to just plant the seed before germing it in a wet napkin? If so, how much longer can i actually expect to wait for some sprout? Rating: 5