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1)Ok i just tried to start my first grow last night around 8pm in my bathroom tub...I germinated 2 seeds from a nice batch of green that i had and saw the roots come through last night...I have one i'm starting in a styrafoam cup and one in a 4" plastic flower pot just to experiment...both potted with "All Purpose Potting Soil with Fertilizer" and a bag of "Perlite" half and half...
2)I have 4/26watt CFL's and 2/120 Grow Lights with the aluminum reflectors on them at all angles...i made a small not so deep hole with a pencil, dropped seed root first and watered till moist...
3Does this sound like i did things right and is this enough light to get things started, if so how long would it take for the seed to sprout?
2)I have 4/26watt CFL's and 2/120 Grow Lights with the aluminum reflectors on them at all angles...i made a small not so deep hole with a pencil, dropped seed root first and watered till moist...
3Does this sound like i did things right and is this enough light to get things started, if so how long would it take for the seed to sprout?
StonyGeoff
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Welcome to the group dmvguy, you're in the right place 
You won't need any lights until they're showing leaves.
Grow lights? what kind of grow lights dude?
For CFLs you're better off going 'cool white' until flowering.
I take it the seeds have already split? If not you should remove them from the soil and place them in a container with cotton wool + water until they're ready.
You won't need any lights until they're showing leaves.
Grow lights? what kind of grow lights dude?
For CFLs you're better off going 'cool white' until flowering.
I take it the seeds have already split? If not you should remove them from the soil and place them in a container with cotton wool + water until they're ready.
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hey StonyGeoff what's up buddy, yeah the seed split already and i dropped it in the soil last night.. so ur saying the seed is going to sprout without lights?
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StonyGeoff
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It won't stop them from sprouting sorry, I meant it's just a waste of power. Plants cannot photosynthesize without leaves.
I read somewhere it's better to keep them in the dark until they're well and truly sprouted.
Can anyone confirm this?
I read somewhere it's better to keep them in the dark until they're well and truly sprouted.
Can anyone confirm this?
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StonyGeoff
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That's what I do, works for me.
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StonyGeoff
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You're overthinking this man, remember it's a weed.
It may take up to a week, it could happen overnight.
I'd say when you can see leaves, give them light.
It may take up to a week, it could happen overnight.
I'd say when you can see leaves, give them light.
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hey dmv, welcome to the site. cant get past your name since i hate my local DMV. lol
glad you are getting some help here. a lot of good info. sounds like everything is going good. stoney is right on.
try to get some pics when they start popping out of the soil. here is a thread that will help you with that. Photo Gallery Guide - How to Resize, Upload & Post Photos
also you can start a grow journal to document your grow and get A LOT of help.
Journals in Progress - 420 Magazine
glad you are getting some help here. a lot of good info. sounds like everything is going good. stoney is right on.
try to get some pics when they start popping out of the soil. here is a thread that will help you with that. Photo Gallery Guide - How to Resize, Upload & Post Photos
also you can start a grow journal to document your grow and get A LOT of help.
Journals in Progress - 420 Magazine
nbk380
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i'm sorry, but you need at least 1 light running in case the seeds sprout while your away or asleep. they use the light even though they have no leaves as a que to open up and spread their starter leaves which can just take a few hours usually. you can use your smallest light since they don't need much as sprouts, but they DO need the light as soon as they pop up or they might not be as strong, straight, or developed as they should be when they should be. i keep my lights on 24/7 starting from the time i plant the seeds cause they germ' faster if the soil's warm, also the heat from the lights acts as a beacon to guide them up to the surface, as well as helping to dry the soil some by evaporating the water which releases oxygen to the soil promoting good root development. you wanna keep your soil from being too wet and rotting the roots before they can develope or mold forming on the surface which can happen in small containers left in a cool, dark place.
remember the first few hours can be just as critical as any other stage of life so you wanna give them the best grow conditions to ensure a strong healthy plant. don't skimp on them at the beginning and they won't skimp on you at the end!!
happy growing
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remember the first few hours can be just as critical as any other stage of life so you wanna give them the best grow conditions to ensure a strong healthy plant. don't skimp on them at the beginning and they won't skimp on you at the end!!
happy growing
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nbk380
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^ thanx DVSmofo. +rep for the kind words. 
FUN FACT - seeds germinate fastest if the soil is between 85-95 degrees F
FUN FACT - seeds germinate fastest if the soil is between 85-95 degrees F
StonyGeoff
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nbk has a lot of good points in there as well. Kudos nbk, it's been a while since my last grow (almost a year) I'm getting rusty hehehe. I'll be glad to get back into it this summer, grease up those wheels again.
PS nbk they'll still grow up anyway due to gravity.
Can't wait man
PS nbk they'll still grow up anyway due to gravity.
Can't wait man
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