First, let me correct myself. Apparently, I misunderstood the hydro shop tech about the EC/PPM tester. The one I picked up does not test for pH, only EC/PPM. So, scratch that lesson earlier. I suppose I should have read the instructions prior to making that post.

Well, it's about 12 hours after I dropped the seeds into the Rapid Rooter starter plugs. I placed the thermometer under the hood to keep an eye on the temperature and humidity. The temperature under the hood is 81F and relative humidity (RH) is 80%. Outside the dome, temperature is 71F.

I've read many threads about germinating seeds, and am not sure I've started mine correctly. I've read about the paper towel method, and others who have dropped theirs directly into the starter cubes. Also, I've noted that some turn their lights on, only after they start to see the seed sprout, while others turn it on from the very begining. Currently, my lights are still off. Hopefully someone will chime in and advise me about any corrections I should make here.

I guess the first time always makes you nervous, eh? (germinating seeds, that is)