Okay, I've read everything I can find and when you start doing that, you find many ways people tell you to do a simple thing. And being a newb and an impatient nerd, you try them all at the same time (you try one way, 2 hours later turn around and try another way...). I've killed two seeds so far, so I'd like to keep from killing my next 3.

How much root should I see on my germinated seeds before I stick them in the dirt? (I have coco pills) If the roots are curled, plant them root up? If root is straight, put it root down?

Lights! I have a T5. When the seeds go into the dirt should the lights come down to 2-3 inches of them or stay up? How high? Should I put a heating pad under the seedling cups and tray until I see green heads peeking out? Should I cover the pots/tray until they come up? With my lights at 2-3 inches, it seems to get way too hot in there covered.

I need Growing for Dummies. :/
giggletwig Reviewed by giggletwig on . Clarification on sprouting seeds please Okay, I've read everything I can find and when you start doing that, you find many ways people tell you to do a simple thing. And being a newb and an impatient nerd, you try them all at the same time (you try one way, 2 hours later turn around and try another way...). I've killed two seeds so far, so I'd like to keep from killing my next 3. How much root should I see on my germinated seeds before I stick them in the dirt? (I have coco pills) If the roots are curled, plant them root up? Rating: 5