I would go with the wet paper towel technique but I have seen more and more with autos that growers are going directly into the finish pots from seed. If you do this I would only make a 2-4cm deep hole, cover with medium and water lightly. I personally like to see that my seeds have cracked. This is what my method is.
I get 2 plates with papertowel/kitchen towel on the bottom. i then wet the papertowel and cover it with another piece of papertowel. I then put on the other plate to form a dome. This will help keep the humidity in. I then sit the seeds in my airing cupboard and check every 6-8hours. Germination can take anywhere from 12-96hrs I have known some to take 7 days but generally if the seeds have not germinated within the first 5 days there imo is little hope.
As soon as the seed have cracked with a small root I pot into finish pots which for me are 6.5l airpots. Give them a nice watering in and under a 125w cfl just to get established for 3-7 days then under the 600w hps.
If you have any questions feel free to pm me here at AFN or put up a post I will be only happy to help.
4 days old today thankyou @dinafem I planted straight into final pots as advised by many others too can't wait on these to really take off but for 4 days I think there doing great
4 days old today thankyou @dinafem I planted straight into final pots as advised by many others too can't wait on these to really take off but for 4 days I think there doing great
That is what we have been advising to. Get your auto,s into your finish pots asap. Ideally, from germination like you have done. For just 3 days old they look fine mate.
Thank you for the picture update it is much appreciated
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