Grow Mediums When to Put Seedling Into DWC

[OttoCBD]

This is my first attempt at growing an auto and my first time in DWC. I have a seedling that's two days old. It's first true leaves are showing and there's a bit of tap root coming through the rapid rooter. Knowing that time is of the essence with autos, I'm wondering if there's a general rule of thumb when it comes to putting an auto into a DWC set up. Any and all suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

 

[MMMi]

there's a bit of tap root coming through the rapid rooter.

Now is good. Top water until the roots reach the res.

 

[OttoCBD]

Now is good. Top water until the roots reach the res.

Awesome! Thank you for your fast reply. That's exactly what I was hoping to hear.

 

[OttoCBD]

I have one more question for anyone that cares to answer. How soon can I add 1/2 strength nutes to the res?

 

[MMMi]

I have one more question for anyone that cares to answer. How soon can I add 1/2 strength nutes to the res?

When I ran DWC, my res always had some level of nutes. Full strength calmag (since I ran RO) and 1/4 strength nutes out of the gate, increasing as needed by reading PPMs.

 

[OttoCBD]

When I ran DWC, my res always had some level of nutes. Full strength calmag (since I ran RO) and 1/4 strength nutes out of the gate, increasing as needed by reading PPMs.

Thanks again, @MMMi. I really appreciate it. Surprisingly google search results on the question varied from "Yes, 1/4 strength right off the bat" to "Nothing for the first 10 days".. (surprise, surpirse) ..I took it upon myself and added less than 1/4 strength and everything looks to be fine. Thanks again!

 

[MMMi]

After the 2nd set of leaves or so.... It's all on you to provide nutrition. Once the roots hit the water, read the plant and the res.