First Ever Grow: Beginner Questions

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Just keep the plant moist until how long? When should I begin regular watering?

Do you water until there is a little run off each time you water? Do you water the entire area of soil, or just near the plant?

I bought the trio a while ago, before I dove deep into this, so I’m going to give them a shot. Start around week 4? Start with just Grow Big every other water until flower? Then when flowering, start giving Big Bloom and Tiger Bloom? I’ll start low on the recommendations to see how the plants react, then slowly increase if needed.

Sorry for so many questions. I think I will soak my soil in some tapwater tomorrow, as my seeds should have a taproot by Thursday (I hope)!

Thanks all!

I use a sprayer to keep things moist during sprout. I continue to use the sprayer until the plant is beginning to grow its second set of true leaves, then I give a full watering with a little runoff. At this stage the plant drinks so little it may take 3-4 days for the pot to dry out enough for another full watering, so I resume using the spray bottle when the top soil starts to dry out. By the time the plant has developed its 4-5th node it should be drinking enough for more regular watering. Watering seedlings in soil in their final containers can be a little challenging, and happy frog is just a little hot, so adding anything can cook a little plant with nutrient burn.

I have not used the trio but a good rule of thumb is to start with half strength every other watering and go from there. In soil you don’t always need to water to runoff, but when using salt based fertilizer, like trio, it’s usually a good idea to water to runoff at least occasionally to make sure you are not getting too much salt buildup in the root zone. General advice on flowering nutrients is to wait until the stretch has completed to switch.

Watering in soil is sort of a pain when you are starting in the final container, but it can be done well. It must be done by feel, and you will learn the feel with some practice. It’s also possible to do very low stress transplants, making early water management easier.

 

[Danielsaaan]

I use a sprayer to keep things moist during sprout. I continue to use the sprayer until the plant is beginning to grow its second set of true leaves, then I give a full watering with a little runoff. At this stage the plant drinks so little it may take 3-4 days for the pot to dry out enough for another full watering, so I resume using the spray bottle when the top soil starts to dry out. By the time the plant has developed its 4-5th node it should be drinking enough for more regular watering. Watering seedlings in soil in their final containers can be a little challenging, and happy frog is just a little hot, so adding anything can cook a little plant with nutrient burn.

I have not used the trio but a good rule of thumb is to start with half strength every other watering and go from there. In soil you don’t always need to water to runoff, but when using salt based fertilizer, like trio, it’s usually a good idea to water to runoff at least occasionally to make sure you are not getting too much salt buildup in the root zone. General advice on flowering nutrients is to wait until the stretch has completed to switch.

Watering in soil is sort of a pain when you are starting in the final container, but it can be done well. It must be done by feel, and you will learn the feel with some practice. It’s also possible to do very low stress transplants, making early water management easier.

Appreciate the response brotha!

 

[Danielsaaan]

I use a sprayer to keep things moist during sprout. I continue to use the sprayer until the plant is beginning to grow its second set of true leaves, then I give a full watering with a little runoff. At this stage the plant drinks so little it may take 3-4 days for the pot to dry out enough for another full watering, so I resume using the spray bottle when the top soil starts to dry out. By the time the plant has developed its 4-5th node it should be drinking enough for more regular watering. Watering seedlings in soil in their final containers can be a little challenging, and happy frog is just a little hot, so adding anything can cook a little plant with nutrient burn.

I have not used the trio but a good rule of thumb is to start with half strength every other watering and go from there. In soil you don’t always need to water to runoff, but when using salt based fertilizer, like trio, it’s usually a good idea to water to runoff at least occasionally to make sure you are not getting too much salt buildup in the root zone. General advice on flowering nutrients is to wait until the stretch has completed to switch.

Watering in soil is sort of a pain when you are starting in the final container, but it can be done well. It must be done by feel, and you will learn the feel with some practice. It’s also possible to do very low stress transplants, making early water management easier.

Starting to doubt my seeds are going to even pop in the paper towels. Should I still try planting them in the soil?

Appreciate your help!

 

[JoeBogs]

Starting to doubt my seeds are going to even pop in the paper towels. Should I still try planting them in the soil?

Appreciate your help!

I would cuz what do ya have to lose? Again I’m a total rookie like you but I’ve found that nothing beats seeing what happens on any part of the process instead of waiting for an answer to come along. The first germinating method told to me was to soak the seeds in a cup of distilled water for 24 hours and drop in soil regardless of whether it popped or not and spray area to keep moist. 10/10 seeds sprouted in 3 days. Should also mention I didn’t know about putting a dome over the seed so never did and didn’t matter. Was never told to keep temp high and didn’t matter. Not to say you shouldn’t do these things of course, just letting you know what happened with me.

 

[Danielsaaan]

I would cuz what do ya have to lose? Again I’m a total rookie like you but I’ve found that nothing beats seeing what happens on any part of the process instead of waiting for an answer to come along. The first germinating method told to me was to soak the seeds in a cup of distilled water for 24 hours and drop in soil regardless of whether it popped or not and spray area to keep moist. 10/10 seeds sprouted in 3 days. Should also mention I didn’t know about putting a dome over the seed so never did and didn’t matter. Was never told to keep temp high and didn’t matter. Not to say you shouldn’t do these things of course, just letting you know what happened with me.

Dope! I read about the dome over the seed as well. Think I’m going to keep it damp and skip this step as well. Seems unnecessary. I’ll post updates. Thanks for your help!

 

[Danielsaaan]

I would cuz what do ya have to lose? Again I’m a total rookie like you but I’ve found that nothing beats seeing what happens on any part of the process instead of waiting for an answer to come along. The first germinating method told to me was to soak the seeds in a cup of distilled water for 24 hours and drop in soil regardless of whether it popped or not and spray area to keep moist. 10/10 seeds sprouted in 3 days. Should also mention I didn’t know about putting a dome over the seed so never did and didn’t matter. Was never told to keep temp high and didn’t matter. Not to say you shouldn’t do these things of course, just letting you know what happened with me.

What are you growing? Soil/Cocoa or Hydro? Nutes?

 

[JoeBogs]

What are you growing? Soil/Cocoa or Hydro? Nutes?

Coco/perlite by Tupur with General Hydroponics liquid nutes flora micro flora gro and flora bloom. I gave the soil a full dose of nutes before I dropped the seed in and THEN heard from these fine people that I shouldn’t add nutes to seeds haha. I just dove right in because there were so many different opinions on everything that I thought it best to be able to physically see the reactions my 2 plants have to whatever I’m doing. Gave 8 sprouts to friends and have been using my 2 girls as Guinea pigs. Everyone says at 20 days old they look good which only speaks to the hardiness of the plant because I honestly have no idea what I’m doing!

 

[Danielsaaan]

Coco/perlite by Tupur with General Hydroponics liquid nutes flora micro flora gro and flora bloom. I gave the soil a full dose of nutes before I dropped the seed in and THEN heard from these fine people that I shouldn’t add nutes to seeds haha. I just dove right in because there were so many different opinions on everything that I thought it best to be able to physically see the reactions my 2 plants have to whatever I’m doing. Gave 8 sprouts to friends and have been using my 2 girls as Guinea pigs. Everyone says at 20 days old they look good which only speaks to the hardiness of the plant because I honestly have no idea what I’m doing!
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Haha I’m pretty much winging it too man! YouTube and these forums. Soaking my soil tonight. Planting the seeds tomorrow after work!

 

[Danielsaaan]

Coco/perlite by Tupur with General Hydroponics liquid nutes flora micro flora gro and flora bloom. I gave the soil a full dose of nutes before I dropped the seed in and THEN heard from these fine people that I shouldn’t add nutes to seeds haha. I just dove right in because there were so many different opinions on everything that I thought it best to be able to physically see the reactions my 2 plants have to whatever I’m doing. Gave 8 sprouts to friends and have been using my 2 girls as Guinea pigs. Everyone says at 20 days old they look good which only speaks to the hardiness of the plant because I honestly have no idea what I’m doing!
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Where you get your seeds from? If you’re allowed to say on here…

 

[JoeBogs]

Where you get your seeds from? If you’re allowed to say on here…

These seeds a friend gave me that he got from ILGM but they’re like mid level seeds. I just bought some from Mephisto Genetics on Monday because a good friend recommended them. Many people here speak highly of them as well.