Looking for information on the first week of a seeds life once germinated.

Jnsfyu

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I have researched this inquiry but I cannot seem to find valid information relating to the first week of a seeds life once germinated. This is the stage where it is in darkness and not suppose to receive any light. (Before it is a seedling, before it has any leaves) Assuming the stem has just emerged and rapidly started growing 2 inches and the cotyledon is still closed. When will the leaves deploy and signal that it is ready for light? Assuming you use soil / peat / other type earth based starters, would the seed ever need to be watered again during this time other than the initial soaking of the medium in preparation for sowing.
 

inthejoint

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sorry cant help you on the first questions yeah man just make sure the seeds have a little bit of water*to keep them going and you should be good dont worry if they they dont emerge in like 3 days 4th days usually its popped out in my experience
*make sure the surface is damp
 

OldMedUser

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I have researched this inquiry but I cannot seem to find valid information relating to the first week of a seeds life once germinated. This is the stage where it is in darkness and not suppose to receive any light. (Before it is a seedling, before it has any leaves) Assuming the stem has just emerged and rapidly started growing 2 inches and the cotyledon is still closed. When will the leaves deploy and signal that it is ready for light? Assuming you use soil / peat / other type earth based starters, would the seed ever need to be watered again during this time other than the initial soaking of the medium in preparation for sowing.
I don't know where you've been getting your info but stop.

That sprout should have good light the second it breaks the soil and I keep a light close above so if it sprouts while I'm sleeping it has light right away.

If you want tall spindly sprouts that will fall over without a breeze just go ahead and keep them in the dark.

Water if they're dry otherwise let them be.
 
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