Grow Mediums newbie exicitment

[Slim]

well on the 4th of this month I germinated Sweet Mango, Big Bang and Super Critical Kush. I soaked the seeds in water over night then placed them in cotton wool pads.
checked them the next day and about 50% had broke the seed shell( was getting excited) Finish work today to find I have now 100% success rate I'm stoked!!!!
Had to send my man to go get supplies as I think its going to be a long night giving these babies a new home >.< ...may need some advice on when to give them light thought as I'm using coco jiffy pellets to propagate with only one transplant into pots(11lts), also in coco. could anybody give me advice on when to give light? I was going to give them light now? is this wise?

 

[Slim]

well on the 4th of this month I germinated Sweet Mango, Big Bang and Super Critical Kush. I soaked the seeds in water over night then placed them in cotton wool pads.
checked them the next day and about 50% had broke the seed shell( was getting excited) Finish work today to find I have now 100% success rate I'm stoked!!!!
Had to send my man to go get supplies as I think its going to be a long night giving these babies a new home >.< ...may need some advice on when to give them light thought as I'm using coco jiffy pellets to propagate with only one transplant into pots(11lts), also in coco. could anybody give me advice on when to give light? I was going to give them light now? is this wise?

 

[StickMan]

Welcome Slim, yes you do want to give them light right away.

We are always here to help.

Happy growing.

 

[Slim]

thanks stickman will get on that right now

 

[StickMan]

hanks stickman will get on that right now

Your more than welcome, anytime my friend.

 

[az2000]

I was going to give them light now? is this wise?

I use T5HO lights and give light as soon as I put the seed in the ground. I keep the lights 18-24" above and work my way down to 4-6" over the next 5-7 days. As the plant begins vegging (the 2nd week after putting in soil, and begins to grow rapidly) I move the light down to just 1" above. This might depend on the temperatures. It's cool now. In the summer I might have heat stress at 1". Don't know yet. (I'm new to this.).

Highly recommend feeding your plants silica (like Botanicare's Silica Blast). It makes plants harder (leathery leaves, thicker stems). Might make them resistant to stress if you give too much light too soon (but won't help in first "seedling" week). It definitely helps moderate heat and cold stress. I gave mine 1ml/gal at 2 weeks after putting seed in soil. 2ml/gal two days later. That was a week ago and I can see the difference. The plant looks tougher. More mature (even though it's still small).

 

[Slim]

the first 2days of germination

 

[toke]

Good job, always exciting to see the start of a new Journey best of luck on your grow.:tiphat:

toke

 

[toke]

I Merged your threads as to keep all your posts regarding your Grow in this thread. This will be your Journal for your grow and we can keep tract or your posts easier, thank you and enjoy. :tiphat:

toke"AFN smoke out"

 

[yodabuds]

A great big welcome to AFN stick! Looking forward to watching your grow! There is always someone around to offer help! Don't hesitate to ask! :Sharing One: