THE BASICS

[aussiepothead]

ok and how much sunlight does it need to get a day its not to sunny at mine all day long.

[aussiepothead]

ok im sticking my seeds in a cup of water on my window then when that cracks im gunna put it in a pot with potting mixture abot 10mm down and make sure the soil is moist over the next few days and it will sprout is that right. im pretty stoned i hope that makes sense

[pipeman]

put that cup of water on your fridge or in a cupboard, someplace to keep it a bit warmer than on your window sill in this weather. and if its not in a cupboard put something over it to block the light.

[Guest Wilderbud]

Sounds good aussiepothead.

 

I think when the seeds have sunk it means that the plant has enough water in it to start germinating so you dont really have to wait until it cracks its seed - just wait till the seed sinks. Although, plenty of people sprout seeds in water so itll be OK.

 

Since its your first time germinating its probably best to use bagseed and grow a few of them to try out some different mediums/heating/watering times/etc. It wont take too long to get optimum growth rate out of a seedling once you know what stunts their growth. With the next grow you can experiment on lighting/heating/feeding/flushing times as youll have more healthy seedlings .: more healthy plants.

 

Every grower has different techniques and youll get a feel for your own materials over time. I have a pink thumb still but Ive definately learnt about germination to seedling in a moss medium [very foolproof medium].

[Guest Wilderbud]

Yeah and your seed doesnt need light [heat and moisture is what it wants] to sprout so do what pipeman said until its popped its green bits out of the medium.

[aussiepothead]

one of my seeds sunk straight away when i put it in the water the other ones floated y? and there good seeds if there really dark ay

[pipeman]

one of my seeds sunk straight away when i put it in the water the other ones floated y? and there good seeds if there really dark ay

some will sink earlier than others. every now and then just push the seeds down below the surface and sometimes they sink and stay down.

[aussiepothead]

Ive got these two fertilisers which one should i use one is called water soluble fertiliser or slow release fertiliser with race elements which one if any should i use and what else will my plant want.

[pipeman]

race elements? shit mate that sounds fast.

 

would I be right in assuming you're talking about osmocote? I'm no expert on soil but my first grow went much better once I mixed in some osmocote, no other nutes except for a little yates lush during flower. Soil with osmocote is also what I keep my mothers in and they're as healthy as can be.

[aussiepothead]

i got my pots 2day put potting mix in them and put yates thrive all threw the soil and am now waiting for the seeds to crack then iam going to put them in the pots.how often will i have to water and fertilize the plants plus iam going away for 3 weeks will the plants be ok while im gone. thanks for helping guys.