Germinated seeds in final pots

[PeaceLove&Buds]

I soak the seed 24 hours then drop in final container. When I drop the seed in water I soak the pot with distilled water and put it in the tent under the light. I’ve never used a heating pad or a dome. I keep the tent at 70-75% humidity with a humidifier and adjust light height and power to get 75-80 degrees at soil level. Using a spray bottle I spray distilled water over the seed area about 5 times a day. Then it’s all common sense in keeping the pot moist while not drowning the roots. I’ve only grown 21 plants so far but the germinating has 100% success rate sprouting in 48-72 hours. Good luck!

 

[automan2]

Guess I'm lucky to have grown up in a farming community where we just drop a seed in prepared substrate and wait. I transplant every seed from solo cup to final with no problems. Managing a legal seed business was a plus too.

 

[Cannaficionado]

The only con I can think of is drowning seedlings from accidental overwatering

Pros

Less chance of stunting due to transplanting

No screwing around with prepping pots in the middle of a grow

No rootbinding from late transplant. Im sure the list could keep going and Im sure theres more cons, but it just seems easier in the long run for me

 

[snerval]

So I planted 4 seeds in their final pots, in the best conditions I could achieved - thank you for all the useful infos.
As a plan B, I also started 4 spare seeds on a nice layer of humidified worm casting, in a plastic box with transparent film and some holes to keep moisture inside.
The box is sitting right now next to my fire place, at warm temp - 48h later the 4 spare seeds have popped !
I checked in the tent but nothing is to see yet there...
I'm starting to realize that if my germ rate happens to be 100% (8 sprouts), I'm in trouble.
No way I can grow more than 4 plants in here...

 

[GreenBean]

I've transplanted many autos into their final pots with no really "bad" results. If you're experienced at transplanting any plants, it's really no different.

The thing I realized though, in the case of these particular plants, is that while you can do it, why? Just another unnecessary step. That could cause issues. It's not like a tomato plant that you would want to start indoors during winter so it's ready to transplant into the ground after the last frost/ when your soil reaches a certain temp.

I do soak them overnight for about 12-18 hours. Put them in their final pot in the tent and cover with a little humidity dome. Germination at close to 100%.

Glad your seeds popped.

 

[PeaceLove&Buds]

So I planted 4 seeds in their final pots, in the best conditions I could achieved - thank you for all the useful infos.
As a plan B, I also started 4 spare seeds on a nice layer of humidified worm casting, in a plastic box with transparent film and some holes to keep moisture inside.
The box is sitting right now next to my fire place, at warm temp - 48h later the 4 spare seeds have popped !
I checked in the tent but nothing is to see yet there...
I'm starting to realize that if my germ rate happens to be 100% (8 sprouts), I'm in trouble.
No way I can grow more than 4 plants in here...

Right on man you’re on your way! When, not if, they all sprout maybe you could try experimenting with topping them real early and just grow a couple nodes or put 2 in one pot? Theres also nothing wrong with considering them sprouting as a successful experiment and throwing or giving em away. That would be my angle if I knew for a fact there will be no room for them because they’re just beans. Cheers and good luck let’s grow these!

 

[snerval]

@PeaceLove&Buds Unfortunately there's no one around here to whom I could give some sprouts... such a shame.
I really hope my country wake up and stop fear this wonderful plant.
I would gladly offer some to @Don't Fear the Reefer but I don't think they're near the place I live...

I think that I'll give a try following your idea !
2 plants/pot and try to keep them small - great challenge for a new grower - thanks !

 

[snerval]

So what would be day one for seeds planted in final pots ?
As soon as I can see the sprout, or later when first set of leaves is out there, or ?

 

[Cannaficionado]

So what would be day one for seeds planted in final pots ?
As soon as I can see the sprout, or later when first set of leaves is out there, or ?

Id say as soon as it breaks ground

 

[PeaceLove&Buds]