Seedling Question

Pangioti

Pangioti

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I'm beginning my journey down the organic road for my first grow ever. :shock:

I am 48 hrs into germinating in R/O and am looking to put them into soil. Looks like I'm having a good germ ratio going but could you look at the pics and let me know if they look ready to pop into soil?

Thank you!

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Pangioti

Pangioti

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thay5212 said:
Always my opinion to just go straight to the dirt, no water, paper towels or anything like that, always worked for me!
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Thanks, I seriously thought about doing it this way too after hearing people talk about accidentally knocking off the tap root during transfer, but I liked the idea of knowing the seed was at least viable.
 
Pangioti

Pangioti

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What about lighting at this point? I have a 1000w Induction sitting about 6 ft above but figured it might be a bit much for seedlings so I'm using two 23w=100w cfls. It's running about 65-72 degrees in there with that running and around 75-80 when I crank up the 1000w.
 
Mr.Head

Mr.Head

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Right at that stage is the perfect time. All I use water for is to make the seeds split open just like that.

I wouldn't let them sit in water any longer as that tap root will get longer and longer and get more and more difficult to deal with planting properly.
 
Pangioti

Pangioti

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Mr.Head said:
Right at that stage is the perfect time. All I use water for is to make the seeds split open just like that.

I wouldn't let them sit in water any longer as that tap root will get longer and longer and get more and more difficult to deal with planting properly.
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Thanks, yeah they went into a seedling tray with soil yesterday.
 
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~Dankster~420

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Hello. Just thought I would let everyone know I have a little side by side grow going. No rules or anything, all in fun, wish I could give out prizes to the winner, but its against forum rules. Anyways I would like if everyone could join. I also added a side bonus. Lets see who can get those 3 ounce monster cola's or more ;) 3 ounce contest thread -> https://www.rollitup.org/p/10396937/

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Pangioti

Pangioti

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So - here's where I'm at 4 days after planting. Obviously it's in a seedling tray with just organic soil and RO water wicking from the bottom. How long would you leave them in this tray until moving them to a bigger pot?

Thanks!

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Pangioti

Pangioti

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Steelheader3430 said:
Once the roots will hold the soil then transplant and bury those stems. I've never used little trays like that. I'd get the lights closer too. Good on you for going organic. What kind of soil are you going to use? Here's a good thread, lots of smart dudes and very helpful. https://www.rollitup.org/t/recycled-organic-living-soil-rols-and-no-till-thread.636057/
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I know I'm going to catch hell for it - but - I went with the expensive TLO premixed soil. I got the starter kit with the teas and an extra bag of his soil mix. I had also read the book - yet I still have a lot of questions. Thank you for the thread and light advice!
 
Jumping Jack

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I would move the cfl's and put them right above the plants - like 2 inch's above them and put as much soil you can around those stems.They look really long.Like the plant is reaching for the light.
Also use a turkey baster to water them.like 10 drops of water.Just keep the soil moist not wet.Repot them as soon as you can and put more soil around the stems.good luck with your grow.hopefully you'll get some 3 once nugs.lol
 
Steelheader3430

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I've been using the rev's flower tea and have had some issues. Now I'm not blaming the tea entirely. I take responsibility for overdoing it with the teas. It seems to be affecting one strain more than another but it's a mess. Seems like K def. but could also be me messing up the microbe's with too much of that certain tea. If you use his flowering tea recipe down the line you might just go ahead and add all the ingredients and bubble for 36 hours. Just a safeguard against a bacterial dominate tea. Here's the thread that has taught me everything I know. It's a great bunch of guys and has become our social home too. There's some big brains on there and they love to help out. https://www.rollitup.org/t/total-noob-using-teas-and-i-am-a-believer.676040/
 
Pangioti

Pangioti

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Jumping Jack said:
I would move the cfl's and put them right above the plants - like 2 inch's above them and put as much soil you can around those stems.They look really long.Like the plant is reaching for the light.
Also use a turkey baster to water them.like 10 drops of water.Just keep the soil moist not wet.Repot them as soon as you can and put more soil around the stems.good luck with your grow.hopefully you'll get some 3 once nugs.lol
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Thank you - I moved the lights real close and overnight I noticed the real leaves have fattened up. I have that 1000w induction ready to crank up, should I hit it with that light up high yet?

I'm going to attempt to surgically repot them into a bigger pot today.
 
Pangioti

Pangioti

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Steelheader3430 said:
I've been using the rev's flower tea and have had some issues. Now I'm not blaming the tea entirely. I take responsibility for overdoing it with the teas. It seems to be affecting one strain more than another but it's a mess. Seems like K def. but could also be me messing up the microbe's with too much of that certain tea. If you use his flowering tea recipe down the line you might just go ahead and add all the ingredients and bubble for 36 hours. Just a safeguard against a bacterial dominate tea. Here's the thread that has taught me everything I know. It's a great bunch of guys and has become our social home too. There's some big brains on there and they love to help out. https://www.rollitup.org/t/total-noob-using-teas-and-i-am-a-believer.676040/
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Thanks for the links, and the advice!
 
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