I'd like to hear peoples germination techniques for hydro.

Ideally I would like to just place seed into a moistened starter plug in a tray atop a warming mat, cover, and wait. They will stay in the plug anyway and be transferred to a flood/drain tray with Hydroton when ready.

How can I achieve the best results this way? Soak or no soak? Wet the plug, moisten, or leave alone?

seed in the plug.....pointy side down? or the divot round bump side down?
Loosely place seed in the hole of the plug or secure snuggly into it?

Fill in hole with a small piece of plug after seed planted? or leave open?
Stormcooker Reviewed by Stormcooker on . Best germination techniques....anyone? I'd like to hear peoples germination techniques for hydro. Ideally I would like to just place seed into a moistened starter plug in a tray atop a warming mat, cover, and wait. They will stay in the plug anyway and be transferred to a flood/drain tray with Hydroton when ready. How can I achieve the best results this way? Soak or no soak? Wet the plug, moisten, or leave alone? seed in the plug.....pointy side down? or the divot round bump side down? Loosely place seed in the hole of Rating: 5