Started to grow and please help!

DrGonzo13

DrGonzo13

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So I have a old Phototron 3000sx that was my Dad's and I am just getting it out now that I am on an extremely tight budget and I have it setup in my spare stand up shower in my basement bathroom but unfortunately the toilet is still in use and I have been through 2 older seeds and am currently down another 2 seeds that I purchased and I was using sphagnum moss mixed with perlite and only trying to grow one plant and I have my bathroom exhaust fan with a small fan on the floor also I hung up a sheet to block the shower and a cool mist humidifier also I have successfully germinated all 4 seeds and only had one actually sprout and had the had a great start and then nothing and I know that I have had both root rot and damping off but please be nice I am just getting into it and I can put pictures on if it helps
 
DrGonzo13

DrGonzo13

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So I have a old Phototron 3000sx that was my Dad's and I am just getting it out now that I am on an extremely tight budget and I have it setup in my spare stand up shower in my basement bathroom but unfortunately the toilet is still in use and I have been through 2 older seeds and am currently down another 2 seeds that I purchased and I was using sphagnum moss mixed with perlite and only trying to grow one plant and I have my bathroom exhaust fan with a small fan on the floor also I hung up a sheet to block the shower and a cool mist humidifier also I have successfully germinated all 4 seeds and only had one actually sprout and had the had a great start and then nothing and I know that I have had both root rot and damping off but please be nice I am just getting into it and I can put pictures on if it helps
 
J232

J232

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DrGonzo13 said:
Sorry for the bad writing skills just looking for a bit of advice/ help!
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Problem is, a lot of us won’t even bother reading stuff like this. I read it like 4 times, you said and 14 times but I’m not sure what you need help with still. Root rot?? Wet, prob watered it to death and/or have crappy medium. Check this out for some basics on getting a seedling to live.

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DrGonzo13

DrGonzo13

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I have been planting after germinated with the taproot and planted the one that sprouted and had two sets of leaves and then just wilted during night time. The other 3 seeds never even broke the surface after planting them.
 
Rurumo

Rurumo

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No worries bud, TONS of terrible germination advice out there. Keep it simple, don't "pre germ" in paper towels, plant seeds direct to media-some kind of seed mix, good potting soil, or coco coir-keep them moist like a squeezed out sponge and warm 24/7 78-80 deg. Here is a good guide with no BS: mandalaseeds.com/Guides/Germination-Guide
 
Eugenios

Eugenios

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DrGonzo13 said:
I have been planting after germinated with the taproot and planted the one that sprouted and had two sets of leaves and then just wilted during night time. The other 3 seeds never even broke the surface after planting them.
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You probably overwatered and the poor taproots drowned. How much did you give them?
 
MICHI-CAN

MICHI-CAN

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Just my 2 cents. Former cold climate basement stealth grows. Sphagnum seriously lowers ph. Mad issues when I played with it. I would suggest avoiding it until plants get strong. Use a starter mix for germ and seedlings. Get a cheap organic potting soil and add 30% perlite. Frugal start you can succeed with while learning. Just need a ph and ppm pen with some water soluble organic ferts to keep things happy. Best of luck.
 
DrGonzo13

DrGonzo13

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Jjgrow420 said:
Yo you are growing in a shower.?
I thought i heard it all before but this ghetto grow has taken the cake
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Not using it anymore and I said I don't have the money to get a little grow tent or I'd already have it so I am just reaching out for ideas and I live in Colorado if it helps to know what region.
 
DrGonzo13

DrGonzo13

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Rurumo said:
No worries bud, TONS of terrible germination advice out there. Keep it simple, don't "pre germ" in paper towels, plant seeds direct to media-some kind of seed mix, good potting soil, or coco coir-keep them moist like a squeezed out sponge and warm 24/7 78-80 deg. Here is a good guide with no BS: mandalaseeds.com/Guides/Germination-Guide
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Thanks for your input and not being an idiot I wouldn't have posted it to have fun! Hard enough to ask for help but it's harder to get real help
 
Jjgrow420

Jjgrow420

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DrGonzo13 said:
Not using it anymore and I said I don't have the money to get a little grow tent or I'd already have it so I am just reaching out for ideas and I live in Colorado if it helps to know what region.
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If you dont have the money then dont grow
Ill quote my late grandmother in her infinite wisdom
'No money, no funny'
 
MICHI-CAN

MICHI-CAN

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Second thread same question pretty much.

My method is 50/50 coco coire and seed starter. Water germ ONLY. Never towel based root ripper method. And I use 1"x1" starter trays till roots come out the bottom before transplant.e the same mixture as a 2" round x 4" deep plug in my soil when running autos. Don't like disturbing the temperamental bastards.

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Doug Dawson

Doug Dawson

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DrGonzo13 said:
So I have a old Phototron 3000sx that was my Dad's and I am just getting it out now that I am on an extremely tight budget and I have it setup in my spare stand up shower in my basement bathroom but unfortunately the toilet is still in use and I have been through 2 older seeds and am currently down another 2 seeds that I purchased and I was using sphagnum moss mixed with perlite and only trying to grow one plant and I have my bathroom exhaust fan with a small fan on the floor also I hung up a sheet to block the shower and a cool mist humidifier also I have successfully germinated all 4 seeds and only had one actually sprout and had the had a great start and then nothing and I know that I have had both root rot and damping off but please be nice I am just getting into it and I can put pictures on if it helps
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Hey man, welcome to RIU. Looks like you got some good advice so I won't muddy the water on you. Good luck, home the next seed grows out for you.
 
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