2 oz plastic shot cups to germinate

[biggerbud420]

im just curious why people dont use the 2 oz cup to germinate seeds ? i have always seen people use 16 to 18 oz cups

 

[GNick55]

im just curious why people dont use the 2 oz cup to germinate seeds ? i have always seen people use 16 to 18 oz cups
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i do all the time for a quicker wet/dry cycle..
though i use actual 2 inch nursery pots..

 

[biggerbud420]

i do all the time for a quicker wet/dry cycle..
though i use actual 2 inch nursery pots..

how long can they stay in there before u transplant?

 

[DrToboggan]

I like the vertical depth of the regular solo cups. Let’s me get the plants to the size I want before transplanting.

 

[GNick55]

 

[biggerbud420]

if the roots started to wrap around the cup once u transplanted wouldnt the roots start back down the new pot

 

[GNick55]

how long can they stay in there before u transplant?

well a few set of leaves..
some say these smaller cups slow down growth compared to using larger cups because of the tap root.. if so doesn’t bother me any..
i want faster wet/dry..

 

[biggerbud420]

i was thinking maybe germinate in 2 oz in about week go to 18 oz the on to 1 gallon

 

[biggerbud420]

well a few set of leaves..
some say these smaller cups slow down growth compared to using larger cups because of the tap root.. if so doesn’t bother me any..
i want faster wet/dry..

thats what i was wondering about the slow down growth

 

[GNick55]

here’s my gelato dream the day it pop up out of the soil (date in picture) in a 2 inch pot and today, Feb 28..

 

[AnimalHouse]

I go vertical and make these on my 3D printer

 

[GNick55]

I go vertical and make these on my 3D printer

 

[rangabud]

They work fine I use them all the time for seeds and clones

 

[AnimalHouse]

I do things....different

 

[GNick55]

I do things....different

interesting..

 

[biggerbud420]

I do things....different

what keeps it moist in the fillament ?

 

[biggerbud420]

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[Madmax]

I’m pretty much Like what GNick55 mentioned but in coco/perlite.i transplant in 6 days from shoot first appeared in glass of water.usually up in 3 ….once up ,fertigated everyday .allows great control of watering with excellent drainage.60mm D 50mm w.

 

[biggerbud420]

I’m pretty much Like what GNick55 mentioned but in coco/perlite.i transplant in 6 days from shoot first appeared in glass of water.usually up in 3 ….once up ,fertigated everyday .allows great control of watering with excellent drainage.60mm D 50mm w.View attachment 1336033

but if u had red solo cups you guys could have a party

 

[AnimalHouse]

what keeps it moist in the fillament ?

3 layers of paper towels on each side of the bean.
All I do is the paper towel method standing on it's edge. DVD, video game, cd cases can all be used. I've even seen people use a ziploc baggie attached to the side of a fridge with a magnet.

Main thing is get the bean suspended above whatever surface at least 3"-4" in order to direct energy to benefit it's growth.
The first thing a seed does upon coming to life is figure out which way is up with the help of gravity.
If the seed is on a surface, gravity will cause the tap root to coil. Not good. If the seed is suspended, gravity will get the tap to grow straight and downward. And using something that keeps a well balanced and constant moisture like the wicking action of paper towels softens up that shell for ez shedding well before it's head is above the surface.
But yeah my preference is vertical germination, get the sprout at least 3-4" long and starting to fishbone, then plant in a 1 gallon container loaded with fast draining soil. When done well this process can expedite germination and the seedling stage to be anywhere between 11 and 15 days. 3 days to pop the bean at most and the rest to cultivate the sprout. By the end of 15 days there should be 3 pointer leaves and a firm main stem, ready to go into a fast growing veg stage. After another 15-20 days of veg then I upcan and flip to flower. Result should be seed to harvest in 90-115 days.