New Grower jiffy cubes

[tommy1984]

So After I germed my MI5 I put them strait into ocean forest and happy frog but it seems like they are having a hard time rooting and taking off in that. So I was wondering what yall think of after germination putting them in jiffy cubes soaked in water with a little super thrive then burring that right into the potting mix? Will the roots have any problem growing through the netting holding the jiffy cube together? Thanks.

 

[fullauto]

I've used those jiffy cubes before,germed in water and then placed seed in the cube.They work pretty good,when you go to transplant them just cut the mesh netting on them and peel it off before transplanting the cube into your potting mix. Keep an eye on those jiffy pucks-they dry out real quick.

 

[Mr Piggy]

Putting a freshly germed seed into soil as hot as HF x OF is pretty much signing it's death warrant, stunting it at the least. I think what you're referring to are peat pucks, and I always use them. I get 95 - 100% germ and sprout with them as long as the seed stock is good. I just soak the pucks in a bucket, pull them out, line em up on a 10 x 20 tray, plunk the seeds directly in them and put a humidity dome on top. I recently invested in a seedling specific heating mat and that sped things up for me. As soon as the seeds break above ground and drop their casing I transplant the puck right into a party cup with amended light warrior - a soil designed for starting seeds made by the same company as OF and HF. No need to mess with the mesh on the puck, it won't do a damn thing to restrict the roots and was designed to accommodate them. It's be silly to manufacture a seed starting puck that restricted the roots.

On another note I'd avoid any jiffy pots or similar pots made from peat or manure, in my experience they're a terrible idea and will for sure restrict your roots.

 

[fandango]

Funny you should ask. I'm a new grower that wanted to try a few different methods of germinating seeds and jiffy starting cubes came with a cheap germ. kit I purchased so I soaked them as directed, Squeezed out any excess water leaving them plenty moist and placed them under the dome that came with the kit. After 7 days I thought WTF and deconstructed 1 of 3 the cubes carefully to find the seed in the exact state I planted it in. I forgot to mention I soaked the seeds in water for 2 days until they had a 1/4" tail. After freeing the other seeds from the cube I put them in LT in a 20 oz tiered cup.I figuered what do I have to loose? At the same time I planted the Jiffy pucks I germed 4 other seeds in water foe 1-1/2 days until they showed a small tail and then put them directly into LW and they were all above ground in 4 days. If anyone out there has any insight as to where I went wrong please let me know, I thought the Jiffy pucks sounded pretty good originally but 7 days wit no root growth? I'm using natural light to germ., could that be the problem? Thanks

 

[The Squid]

I think the Jiffy cubes are ok, they do dry out quick, but if you have them in a tray with a humidity dome, it works better. You don't need any light to germ. Actually you need them in a dark, warm spot until they break the surface. Then light is needed.

 

[Hugo]

I usually cut the net before I transplant it to final home. I also do the transplant at the appearance of the first set of true leafs.

 

[The Squid]

I usually cut the net before I transplant it to final home. I also do the transplant at the appearance of the first set of true leafs.

That netting is made for roots to grow through, but yeah I imagine that it's that much easier when you remove it.

 

[Hugo]

I don't really think it makes a big difference it's a psychological thing eheh

 

[Hugo]

https://www.autoflower.org/f44/hugo...-sweet-seeds-outdoors-7866-19.html#post173897

Check this out

 

[TokinNuggs]

I haven't found OF straight-up to be too "hot" for my plants if my water's right, although I am now sprouting in rapid rooters with nothing but a heatmat and small plastic dome/tray for the first few days until it's sturdy enough to hit the soil (never remove the seedlings from the RR's).

I am curious as to why hydroponics can supply enough nutrition to a plant for a week or so as a seedling, until it is used-up, while soil, when only activated by water, releases the same to the plant, as the plant simply uses what it needs, just as with hydro. Why would soil be different, or "too hot?"

I've seen this posted several times about OF being "too hot" for seedlings - I just wonder if it's company hype to get people to buy more product (i.e. Light Warrior).

My plants have never had a problem with OF, unless I am screwing-up my water and adding liquid ferts to it, before they need them. Any ways, i'm just curious where this comes from exactly - or the logic behind it...as a new grower.