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Thanks for the great info. I will definitely make sure to pre soak the medium prior to planting my germinated seeds.I use Promix exclusively and have had great and easy results. I'm not experienced with autos, but I usually plant directly from sprouted seed with a 1-1.5" root into a 5 or 6 gallon bucket, eliminating the need to transplant, but the choice is yours. Before I transplant or use the Promix, I water it very well. Promix won't hold too much water and will self regulate if it has adequate drainage. By fully watering it, it will help to activate the buffering ability of Promix. The seed will have enough dampness for at least a week if you plant the seed so that just the very tip is exposed, and then even barely. The roots will grow quickly as long as they get enough oxygen...again, Promix is good for allowing O2 to penetrate the medium.
Once I plant the seeds, I water them very gently and sparingly, since the Promix should still have a lot of moisture in it.. I just sprinkle a little around the seedling. As the soil dries slowly, the roots will grow deeper, looking for water. While Promix doesn't hold excess water, it will retain enough to keep things going. Make sure it doesn't dry out totally and you should be good to go. Once established, I usually water daily until I see water coming out of the bottom of my buckets. If it hasn't dried out enough for a daily watering, go to every other day until it needs it, since the plants needs change as it grows. Good Luck!
usually wait until the "tail" gets about 1 to 1.5 inches long, then poke a hole with my finger into the Promix, dropping the seed tail 1st (seed casing up), leaving just the top of the seed at soil level. Try to keep the lights from getting too close at first, since the heat can dry the top layer of the Promix. I admit it looks a little strange with just a speck of green in the middle of a big container, but it will grow quickly after it gets established. FWIW, after opening and getting the seed leaves opened, the seed might appear to stall for a week or so (depending on strain). I had this happen and after a week pulled the seedling up and discovered that the roots had grown a good bit during the "stalled" period... once the roots got established, the plant grew very quickly, so be patient...which is the hardest part of growing!Just woke up and checked the seeds, all 3 have split their casings and have a teensy little tail poking out. I'll be dropping them in the promix this afternoon :) :cool:
Remember...Patience is as important as having a good setup. I have seen way too many folks who damaged/killed their plants because they tried to rush things, and started to see things that weren't problems, such as a tiny spot on 1 lobe of 1 leaf, or a leaf with 3 lobes instead of 5 or 7 ..it's human nature and very easy to do. You shouldn't need to feed these guys anything for at least 3 weeks. I use Promix and it has a slight amount of nutes in it I think, although they aren't listed AFAIK. Stuff grows pretty well without adding fertilizer, but grows MUCH better with added nutrients, Promix isn't supposed to be fortified to the best of my knowing, but it seems to grow much better than straight peat moss. I don't know, but it works well. Keep up the good work, drop a line if I can be of help.
Thanks @Jimster I'm trying very hard to not kill these babies with kindness lolRemember...Patience is as important as having a good setup. I have seen way too many folks who damaged/killed their plants because they tried to rush things, and started to see things that weren't problems, such as a tiny spot on 1 lobe of 1 leaf, or a leaf with 3 lobes instead of 5 or 7 ..it's human nature and very easy to do. You shouldn't need to feed these guys anything for at least 3 weeks. I use Promix and it has a slight amount of nutes in it I think, although they aren't listed AFAIK. Stuff grows pretty well without adding fertilizer, but grows MUCH better with added nutrients, Promix isn't supposed to be fortified to the best of my knowing, but it seems to grow much better than straight peat moss. I don't know, but it works well. Keep up the good work, drop a line if I can be of help.
They are looking good. Don't freak out if one seedlings fall over from stretching too much, although keeping the lights on for 24 hrs will help to keep them from stretching. I'mve never grown autos, so I don't know what is best, but 24 hrs might be the way to go since it is an auto and will flower regardless of light cycle. Make sure the soil directly around your seedlings gets a little water if the promix feels dry, but the roots will grow quickly. I don't usually water until a week or so goes by, or the promix is getting dry. After the 1st week to 10 days, I water daily, although you can adjust your schedule to fit your process.Thanks @Jimster I'm trying very hard to not kill these babies with kindness lol
I will definitely take you up on the offer for assistance if I need it. Thanks.
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