keeganmichael
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Hello everyone, I have a small grow space (3x2x4)
Firstly I will share some info regarding germination: For two seeds I used the paper towel method with bottled water that had been warmed up a little. I let those sit for 24 hours and then checked them, no sign of cracking open. That evening, I took my other last 2 seeds to try the soaking method. I kept reading that warmer water was best for the seedlings so I took a shot glass and put room temp bottled water, put the shot glass in a small tupperware and filled the area round it with fairly hot water. I put the seeds in the shot glass and covered it all with aluminum foil. 24 hours later, I check the paper towel seeds first and they actual have sprouted a root. The shot glass seeds have sunk to the bottom. I planted the two paper towel seeds in separate very small pots, and then... I guess because for some reason I didn't have faith in the soaking method I planted the soaked ones in a larger pot but both in the same one. okay, well the first surprising thing was that both the soaked seeds, 48 hours later popped up above the surface! (they are about an inch tall) One of the paper towel seeds hasn't showed up yet, and the other I can just barely see at the surface. Right after I panted them all I put ziploc bags over them for humidity - seemed good at least for the twins in the same pot. Ok so here finally are my questions! Would it be a terrible idea to keep the two twins in the same pot? I had planted them in a pot about 7 or 8 times the size of a jiffy cup, so obviously there will be ample room for at least a little while, and then I could transplant them together into a much bigger pot when the time came? If one ended up male I could just cut him down because I don't have space to grow it separate anyway. Or should I just get them separated into different pots asap? Secondly I hear that a soft breeze onto the little sprouts will help gain strength, but obviously I can't do that with the humidity bags over them, Which is more important? Also, if I should leave the bags on, until they are how big? Start organic nutrients after 2 weeks/sooner/later?
thanks a lot.
Firstly I will share some info regarding germination: For two seeds I used the paper towel method with bottled water that had been warmed up a little. I let those sit for 24 hours and then checked them, no sign of cracking open. That evening, I took my other last 2 seeds to try the soaking method. I kept reading that warmer water was best for the seedlings so I took a shot glass and put room temp bottled water, put the shot glass in a small tupperware and filled the area round it with fairly hot water. I put the seeds in the shot glass and covered it all with aluminum foil. 24 hours later, I check the paper towel seeds first and they actual have sprouted a root. The shot glass seeds have sunk to the bottom. I planted the two paper towel seeds in separate very small pots, and then... I guess because for some reason I didn't have faith in the soaking method I planted the soaked ones in a larger pot but both in the same one. okay, well the first surprising thing was that both the soaked seeds, 48 hours later popped up above the surface! (they are about an inch tall) One of the paper towel seeds hasn't showed up yet, and the other I can just barely see at the surface. Right after I panted them all I put ziploc bags over them for humidity - seemed good at least for the twins in the same pot. Ok so here finally are my questions! Would it be a terrible idea to keep the two twins in the same pot? I had planted them in a pot about 7 or 8 times the size of a jiffy cup, so obviously there will be ample room for at least a little while, and then I could transplant them together into a much bigger pot when the time came? If one ended up male I could just cut him down because I don't have space to grow it separate anyway. Or should I just get them separated into different pots asap? Secondly I hear that a soft breeze onto the little sprouts will help gain strength, but obviously I can't do that with the humidity bags over them, Which is more important? Also, if I should leave the bags on, until they are how big? Start organic nutrients after 2 weeks/sooner/later?
thanks a lot.
i've been reading a ton, and gonna try again with a couple of different steps. I'm not going to use a humidity cover and have a small fan directly on them - also with appropriate lighting. 
