Why is nothing happening?

numbnumb

Active Member

• Nov 26, 2007

• #1

Hey everyone. About a week ago, I planted a seed that I germinated
using the paper towel method, but since I put it in soil nothing has
happened. How long should it take for it to break soil? This is my
first grow attempt so I would not be surprised if it did not work
but I'm stumped at this point. I'm keeping the soil moist and I do
have 1 light over it right now. I'm starting to think that if it has not
come out yet that it is not going to?
Any thoughts?

 

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fdd2blk

Well-Known Member

• Nov 26, 2007

• #2

i've had them take 2 weeks. you may want to start another one or 2 for back-up.

 

Hank

Well-Known Member

• Nov 26, 2007

• #3

Just give it time. You should start more than 1 seed from now on just incase.

Hank

 

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gWeesE

Well-Known Member

• Nov 26, 2007

• #4

going thru the same thing right now, except im growing in hydro, so right now my seed, with a tap root, is inserted in a constantly kept moist rockwool cube. i have it in a warm spot with a cfl on it....kept it without light until just before posting this, cuz i read you can do it both ways succesfully...but like you i am a first timer and this is all trial and error that i will learn from.

good luck,

gWeeSe

 

numbnumb

Active Member

• Nov 26, 2007

• #5

Ok, thanks guys. Another question- if I find seeds in
the pot I get from my buddy, can they grow, or are
they useless?

 

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gWeesE

Well-Known Member

• Nov 26, 2007

• #6

sure they can grow....but be real careful when sexing as hermies are everywhere in bag weed, depending on the quality of course.

 

robbie82

Well-Known Member

• Nov 26, 2007

• #7

Oh damn I dont know its never taken more than a few days for me.....

 

homegrownboy

Well-Known Member

• Nov 26, 2007

• #8

i planted 4 bag seeds and they all sprouted in 5 days, 2 weeks later i went away for the weekend and when i came back, a 5th one had popped up beside one of the other plants, and it almost as tall as the others about 3", so i movd it to it's own pot and now it's the only one left alive. I guess point being, is that it can take up to 2 weeks to see it come through the soil.

 

email468

Well-Known Member

• Nov 27, 2007

• #9

yes it can take awhile. i'd take fdd's advice and get some back-ups started