wonderinalice
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Just wanted to give a run down on how i start seeds. I have had very good results with this method, so i thought i would share it.
Start with the water..
I use tap water...Let it sit for 2 days (to remove chlorine).
I then boil the water for about 5 minutes.
Let cool, adjust my ph... i go for 6.3
Soak seeds overnight.....i put them in something that gets no light and has a top. And i put them on top of my floro's used for veg. To add some heat.
Store remaining water (that you boiled) in a dark place
Medium..
I use plain ol jiffyplugs.
Soak them in the water till fluffy.
Drain off excess water. Then use a tooth pick to loosen up the medium.
Plant seeds just below surface and cover with just enough medium to stop the light from hitting the seed and keep it moist. (no more than quarter inch).
Then i like to put them in styro cups ( so i can label, and keep notes)
Place cups back on top of floro for heat.
I usually see babies in two days!!
Maintenance...
I keep them up there for 3-4 days before i move under the floro light.
And water with an eye dropper when needed.
Just germinated 15 seeds and 14 popped. not bad!
Hope this helps someone same some money or time.
Here's some pics!
Start with the water..
I use tap water...Let it sit for 2 days (to remove chlorine).
I then boil the water for about 5 minutes.
Let cool, adjust my ph... i go for 6.3
Soak seeds overnight.....i put them in something that gets no light and has a top. And i put them on top of my floro's used for veg. To add some heat.
Store remaining water (that you boiled) in a dark place
Medium..
I use plain ol jiffyplugs.
Soak them in the water till fluffy.
Drain off excess water. Then use a tooth pick to loosen up the medium.
Plant seeds just below surface and cover with just enough medium to stop the light from hitting the seed and keep it moist. (no more than quarter inch).
Then i like to put them in styro cups ( so i can label, and keep notes)
Place cups back on top of floro for heat.
I usually see babies in two days!!
Maintenance...
I keep them up there for 3-4 days before i move under the floro light.
And water with an eye dropper when needed.
Just germinated 15 seeds and 14 popped. not bad!
Hope this helps someone same some money or time.
Here's some pics!