12/12 from seed Party Cup Comp - Mystery Meat Grow

Greenthumbs256

Greenthumbs256

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sorry guys I'm a lil late, I just threw the beans into a glass of water! is there any way I can get until the 29 to have them into the cup? I can't say I'll need it, but considering they just got wet for the first time a few min ago, I'm not sure they will be sprouted by the 28
 
J.James

J.James

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Greenthumbs256 said:
sorry guys I'm a lil late, I just threw the beans into a glass of water! is there any way I can get until the 29 to have them into the cup? I can't say I'll need it, but considering they just got wet for the first time a few min ago, I'm not sure they will be sprouted by the 28
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"Seeds Must Be in Cups 1/28/19" doesn't need to be sprouted< just in the cup
 
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boybelue

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ragieboyyy said:
So what does everyone soak there beans in? Ive been a clone only grower for over ten years. But like i stated before I had to stop due to probation. But when I do get everything set back up for me in the next 5 months I plan on popping beans (donations are welcome lol) I've always used the paper towel method. but have had issues of roots sticking into towel. So any tips an tricks for a rookie seed popper will be highly much appreciated.. Sorry to chime in on your thread with questions.
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I use toilet paper, you can pretty much spray it off with a spray bottle. Just remember the wetter the paper the easier it comes off, or you can just plant it with the TP on it.
 
mr_c

mr_c

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ragieboyyy said:
So what does everyone soak there beans in? Ive been a clone only grower for over ten years. But like i stated before I had to stop due to probation. But when I do get everything set back up for me in the next 5 months I plan on popping beans (donations are welcome lol) I've always used the paper towel method. but have had issues of roots sticking into towel. So any tips an tricks for a rookie seed popper will be highly much appreciated.. Sorry to chime in on your thread with questions.
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I'll soak the seeds in a cup of 1/2 cup of distilled water mixed with 1 tbsp of hydrogen peroxide for 24hrs. Then I place a paper towel from a brand new roll inside a new 1 gallon ziplock bag. I'll hold the bag upright and fold the paper towel in half so its crease is at the bottom of the bag. Then I lay the bag on its side and dump the contents of the cup onto the paper towel. I'll gently space the seeds out with sterilized forceps and then fold the towel down on top insuring it gets completely saturated. I'll then close the bag until almost shut and then drain any remaining water out. Then I place the paper towel in a warm dark place for another 24hr. I've usually placed the ziplock flat but will try the method @kepster described - hanging the bag upright.

There are usually tails after 48hrs which is when I'll transplant into the growing medium. I've gone up to 72hrs before planting, which is fine. I am for them to all have taproots before going into the dirt.

I wear gloves and have found that this method virtually eliminates any type of root or stem rot when the plants are in their most delicate state.
 
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