Starting Your Seeds

Dr. Greenhorn

Dr. Greenhorn

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Katatawnic said:
Not a problem, that's why we're at RIU. :D

Word to the wise: Pay the closest attention to the no nonsense advice. If something sounds even slightly silly, the results will be exponentially silly.... and not in a humorous way! CrackerJax, fdd2blck, and Uncle Ben are the first three that come to my mind that are no nonsense growers on this site. There are many more of course, but I always remember their names off the top of my head.
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are we talking about the same crackerjax? Lmao! :hump: j/k:hug:hahahahha
 
Katatawnic

Katatawnic

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I remember your name, I just don't say it on the public boards. ;)

I didn't want to volunteer your services without bringing it by you first. :mrgreen: The three I listed post "tutorial" threads and the likes, so I don't worry about sending people their way without saying something to them first. If you're cool with that, then I'll add your name to the "Go To Guys" list. :D
 
pwizzle

pwizzle

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I'm no expert, but I have used the "shot glass of water" method. Placing the seeds in water and putting a cup over the shot glass for darkness. The next day if they are still floating lightly touch them and they'll sink which usually means a good seed and let them soak a few more hours. They then crack open, throw em in the dirt and give em light. Grows every time.
BUT, mother nature is mother nature and I don't see any problem with doing it the all natural way. I've just had sprouts come up with this method after one day, so I'll stick with it :D
Good thread, nice and informative.
 
Seedmiser

Seedmiser

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CrackerJax said:
No one is saying that it cannot be done using paper towels, but the odds of fungal growth and transplanting contaminants INCREASES using the towel method.

So let's say you have some trouble later on down the line with your plant. It is highly unlikely to occur to you that it all began in the very first week. Although it very well might have.

Both methods work, but one is far simpler and SAFER. Weed does not need to be primed to germinate, unless you have crappy seeds. The moisture needed for the germ is already INSIDE the seed.

The more you futz with them, the more chances of screwing it up or retarding growth, again something which may happen but go completely unnoticed by you.
I have never used the paper towel method and I always get fantastic germ. So why bother with the extra steps?
I think part of it is trying to put a mystique around weed. I've grown out literally hundreds of other types of plants, and weed is by far one of the easiest to grow.

Just stick them in and they will grow. On the forums I am always running across posts with folks who are having trouble germinating using paper towels. One of the reasons I posted this up.
If you prefer the drama and the mystique, go for it. I've got better things to do with my time. :lol:

out. :blsmoke:
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ok .. quick question... this whole post is basically.. contrary to popular belief, which is very interesting, and informative.. i was just wondering if you plop the seeds right into there soil without pregerm. do you put it under CFL or juust leave in a dark room .. till sprouting occurs...
I"Ve heard just about the same amount of people say under lights.. and some say darkness.
 
tia2610

tia2610

Member
hi crackerjax thank you for your advise the seedings are through and have two flat round leafs and two tiny canabis leafs i have been spraying them with tap water thats been left out long enough and been giving them light from 7 in the morning till 10.30 at night is that long enough they seem to be growing about 1 cm a day would love help from anyone as i dont want to kill them thanks lucy
 
CrackerJax

CrackerJax

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You can stop spraying the seedlings. At that tender age, a rot could easily take them out. The water drops can tip them over as well. Just water the base gently. After they get their stature and a solid main stem, you can spray with a mild fert after the second true set of leaves appear. Let the top of the soil dry out in between waterings. Wet but not saturated. :peace:
 
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4deo

Member
are peat socks anygood for germinating?? are they the same as jiffy bags?? ive used paper towel method in the past but would rather germ straight into the medium, thanks
 
CrackerJax

CrackerJax

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Anything which can be directly transplanted without disturbing the seedling is fine to germ in. It's all about handling the new plant as little as possible.
 
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marmarb

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okay well I did this very thing the night b4 last they've been in the dark how long b4 I should see sprouts
 
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fugsta

Member
youve been for time, just got a oxy pot,and bubble chesse seeds,can tell, my best ph cf an how warm should the nutrent be,ps its a hydponic unit thanks if you can help,
 
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