New Grower Germinating seeds directly in soil

[realcarlos]

Quick question.
Which way should the seed be pointing if you are germinating directly in soil?

I have read several different ways. Some people say pointy way up
Some say pointing side down
Some say horizontal
Also would you need a light source to begin with if planting directly in soil?

 

[Minmatar]

I have always put them pointy down, and I keep my light on 24hours until germination to keep the temps up.

 

[toke]

hey RC my friend I been sowing dry seed (again) the last few grows. I just place on there side ( 1/2" deep as per Muddys suggestion to clean the helmet off ) and they been good about going the right way. only had one out of maybe the last 50 that I had to turn over. my lights are always on as I don't like fluctuations in my new computer meter Edison put in.... if they grow is there really a right way what do ya think peeps inquiring minds want to know.

toke

 

[stanko]

putting on the side is a safe bet....

 

[The Squid]

I am on this dry to seed straight to mix germination too and don't think I'll ever go back. Just so much easier and the same amount of time in my experience. I literally just drop my bean on top of the mix in the center and gently press it down under the mix about 3 widths of the bean deep(about 1/2inch) and then cover up with a 'screen' of a bit more mix, not too tight.

I do this in a pre soaked container and also spray a bit on top when I plant and wait. You may spray it a couple times depending on your light and airflow or you may not. On fresh beans, I am getting sprouts in 36 hours no soak, no paper towel.

Oh and about 9 of 10 germ rates if not more. My most recent for my new Autos were 4 of 4. Oh and doing it this way generally plants it more sideways than anything else. To be honest I don't even take that into account. It's a seed and if it's dropped into mix under god conditions it will grow, that's what they do in nature.

 

[realcarlos]

Awesome, thanks everyone

 

[anonamoose]

i soaked mine in a glass of water for 24 hours, then planted in the soil, sprouted a day later. was nirvana northern lights auto. first grow but im just gonna do it this way from now on, keep it simple i say

 

[kfigerm]

that's the way I do it either - soak them...but only as long as they sink...thats for the most 6-15h (put them in the glas before i leave house and they sunk at latest when I go asleep) and then I put them into soil like shown in the pics above - pointing tip up. Then after 24-48h they should sprout...if not....I had some lazy and I did'nt ditch one I am still waiting for now (3rd day)..she may be still coming...there are lazy seeds out there which can do well though...just be patient. One can still put them to waste if they don't work out at a later time.

Cheers

 

[Musturd]

i soaked mine in a glass of water for 24 hours, then planted in the soil, sprouted a day later. was nirvana northern lights auto. first grow but im just gonna do it this way from now on, keep it simple i say

Same here! Works great for us. :smokebuds:

 

[gradolabs]

I soaked a c99xghaze for about 24 hours, tapped it, it sank, and now it's in a paper towel in an unsealed ziplock bag in a warm dark place (dvd case on top of my cab with a book on top. Just waiting for the tap root to come out, but the shell already started to crack and I can see white in there. Shouldn't be too long before it's planted.