ncbud
03-11-2007, 01:24 PM
5 Blueberry x Grape Krush (DJ Shorts)
5 AK47 x Juicyfruit
I planted the seeds this afternoon. I've always had good luck germinating in soil, so I decided to go that route. I realize this isn't the fastest method, but it's what I've had the most success with.
In the past I've started with rather large pots, this time I decided to let the plant fill a small container and then move into something a little larger. Seedlings in huge pots seem to grow very slowly.. I think the roots go a little crazy, maybe it's the same regardless of container size.
Since I have no experience starting seeds in solo cups, I went with clear cups so I can monitor the roots a little bit. Since I'm not sure that direct light on the roots isn't harmful, I put the clear cups in opaque cups. The inner cup has drainage holes, the outer cup does not. I put a layer of pebbles between the cups so the bottom of the soil doesn't stay muddy.
I may remove the pebbles so they sit down a little better when I'm sure the soil is drained.
The temp is 76 degrees, and there's no direct light, just ambient sunlight during the day.
I included a picture of a small CFL cabinet I put together for them when they sprout. Those bulbs are 23w sylvania CFL's. I have no idea if that's the bulb I should've gotten, I've never used CFL's, but my wife wants them anyway, so let me know if they're wrong.
I have a 400w MH/HPS veg/flower in the basement waiting on them.
Included the label from the potting soil bag I used. I don't have access to fox farms right now, but I'll try to get it before their first repot. I've had good luck with this 'miracle-gro organic soil' before.
Only question I have today is whether or not I should cover the cups with saran wrap, seems kinda natural to do so, but I can't think of any logical reason for it either. The soil is very moist, if it needs to be sorta dry then I won't cover them and it should take care of itself... if it's supposed to stay really moist, they should be covered. Thoughts on this?
A huge thanks to my genetics benefactor (you know who you are), I really am thankful beyond words.
5 AK47 x Juicyfruit
I planted the seeds this afternoon. I've always had good luck germinating in soil, so I decided to go that route. I realize this isn't the fastest method, but it's what I've had the most success with.
In the past I've started with rather large pots, this time I decided to let the plant fill a small container and then move into something a little larger. Seedlings in huge pots seem to grow very slowly.. I think the roots go a little crazy, maybe it's the same regardless of container size.
Since I have no experience starting seeds in solo cups, I went with clear cups so I can monitor the roots a little bit. Since I'm not sure that direct light on the roots isn't harmful, I put the clear cups in opaque cups. The inner cup has drainage holes, the outer cup does not. I put a layer of pebbles between the cups so the bottom of the soil doesn't stay muddy.
I may remove the pebbles so they sit down a little better when I'm sure the soil is drained.
The temp is 76 degrees, and there's no direct light, just ambient sunlight during the day.
I included a picture of a small CFL cabinet I put together for them when they sprout. Those bulbs are 23w sylvania CFL's. I have no idea if that's the bulb I should've gotten, I've never used CFL's, but my wife wants them anyway, so let me know if they're wrong.
I have a 400w MH/HPS veg/flower in the basement waiting on them.
Included the label from the potting soil bag I used. I don't have access to fox farms right now, but I'll try to get it before their first repot. I've had good luck with this 'miracle-gro organic soil' before.
Only question I have today is whether or not I should cover the cups with saran wrap, seems kinda natural to do so, but I can't think of any logical reason for it either. The soil is very moist, if it needs to be sorta dry then I won't cover them and it should take care of itself... if it's supposed to stay really moist, they should be covered. Thoughts on this?
A huge thanks to my genetics benefactor (you know who you are), I really am thankful beyond words.