(If this isn't the best place to post please let me know and I'll repost in the appropriate forum.)
I'm starting my first grow after doing my best to study up on these forums.
I started off germinating two healthy looking seeds using the method suggested here: How do I germinate seeds in soil?.
Both seeds soaked for ~15 hours in darkness, but when i checked them there were no signs of roots or sprouting of any kind yet. They were transplanted into red plastic cups (beer pong sized) filled lightly with new top soil and watered enough so that the soil is moist without any overflow (~6 oz of water each). Currently they're sitting out day 2 under four 23w 6500K CFLs. I covered the cups with plastic wrap to keep the humidity high. Temperature in the grow box is hovering around 80°F (gotta love the stability of weather here in orange county) +/- 5°F when I open the grow box door, closet door, and slider leading outside to completely flush the room with fresh air.
What can I do at this point or expect in the near future that will make this a better experience and lead to a great plant?
Does the use of regular top soil without any sand or perlite matter at this point? I plan on picking up quality potting soil when the seedlings are ready to transfer to a bigger pot.
Any other thoughts or ideas?
I'm starting my first grow after doing my best to study up on these forums.
I started off germinating two healthy looking seeds using the method suggested here: How do I germinate seeds in soil?.
Both seeds soaked for ~15 hours in darkness, but when i checked them there were no signs of roots or sprouting of any kind yet. They were transplanted into red plastic cups (beer pong sized) filled lightly with new top soil and watered enough so that the soil is moist without any overflow (~6 oz of water each). Currently they're sitting out day 2 under four 23w 6500K CFLs. I covered the cups with plastic wrap to keep the humidity high. Temperature in the grow box is hovering around 80°F (gotta love the stability of weather here in orange county) +/- 5°F when I open the grow box door, closet door, and slider leading outside to completely flush the room with fresh air.
What can I do at this point or expect in the near future that will make this a better experience and lead to a great plant?
Does the use of regular top soil without any sand or perlite matter at this point? I plan on picking up quality potting soil when the seedlings are ready to transfer to a bigger pot.
Any other thoughts or ideas?