Quote Originally Posted by 00Ampersand
Thanks torog. I got off my lazy ass and posted this question on overgrow. I've come to the conclusion that I have a water and/or pH problem (not sure yet, because my pH testing strips are still in the mail), but I'm pretty positive it's a water issue because I've also been having poor germination results using the "soak in a cup overnight" method.
Also, I'll be sure not to use transparent containers anymore
~007~
Howdy Ampersand,

You're welcome ! Would you do me a favor,and let me/us know,what they tell ya at overgrow ? Btw,I went to the swimming pool care section at WalMart to git my ph test strips and I also got me a Brita water pitcher to filter the water with and bring down the ph and chlorine,as well as the tds(total dissolved solids). Pur water pitchers,don't lower the ph,so don't go for one of those.

I find,that by starting your plants in a 16 or 20 oz, picnic plastic disposable cups,solid colors,that you can save alot on potting soil and overall expense,by finding out which plants are good first,before transplanting them into at least a 3 gallon pot-if not a 5 gallon pot. You want the plants to have enough room for their roots-so that they don't become root-bound.

Have a good one...Torog