Germination update...
The AI seed I started yesterday morning is being planted in a few minutes because it already has its tap root. The original 2 AI seeds still aren't ready, 1 of them has a tiny taproot barely able to be seen and the other 1 hasn't cracked yet. I am still waiting for the 1 bag seed and the last papaya to crack.
So...I have 3 papaya seeds - and in a minute - 1 AI seed in soil. The others are still germin'.
EDIT: I changed my mind about planting the AI seed with the tap root. I'm going to let it get a little longer and then plant (hopefully) all 3 AI seeds tomorrow. Also, by then, hopefully the remaining other seeds will be ready too.
The other thing is, I need to increase my humidity. I'm going to try placing a bowl of water near the space heater, if it works great, if not, I'm buying a humidifier.
So...to sum it up until my next post, and to tie up some loose ends with other posts......
1. I was wrong about how far the light is from the pots, I just measured everything. I am 22 inches from the bottom of the reflector to the top of the dirt in the pots. So I'm just going to leave things as is with regards to lowering the light anymore. The pots are getting plenty of light.
2. I need to increase my humidity, going to try a bowl of water in front of the space heater, starting tomorrow.
3. My local shop does NOT sell poly plastic, I was wrong, so if I want some it looks like I'll have to order from HTG. I am trying to limit the amount of things shipped in the mail nowadays, even stuff like this, so I think I'm just going to go with Mylar because my local shop sells it.
4. Hopefully all seeds will be planted tomorrow...here's hoping. I also hope the 3 planted papaya seeds crack the soil soon to begin their journey. My soil temperature may need to be increased as well. I may turn the space heater slightly just to help warm the pots a little, but I'm going to wait a few days because I probably won't need to.
5. I need to hang my ballast. This will be done in the next week or so, probably at the same time I hang the mylar.
6. I need 1 more roll of insulation.