Indoor My second time trying to sprout seedling and it seams like it won't happen this time.

[gregmagnu]

I got all my grow stuff i need about three weeks ago. First time i put my seeds in 5 gal buckets nothing came up. Now, 5 days ago i planted some seeds in 8 inch pots. I placed them about a 1/4 down and sprinkled some soil on top of them and lightly pressed down. Today, a few hours before the 5 day mark i moved some soil to check out whats going on and all three seeds in there pots haven't showed any change at all, i but them back in for now. I just really want to get some plants growing, I hate buying weed at bad prices, and i can't really afford to buy any good stuff anymore. Will these seeds come up or should i start again with different seeds. Im using roots organic soil. The soil seems to be krisp on top, is that fine.My tent 2'7x4'11x6'7 has a low humidity i put a plastic bag over for 24 hours, someone recommended me to, Im using a t5 setup . I watered all the pots before i planted the seeds. Can anyone tell me how i should do this and what to be carful of, I'm a 1st timer, i just want to get this going quick.

 

[Peekineeze]

I like to keep the germination process simple. I start with the cup of water method just to get them started. I leave them in Distilled water (76-82 degrees) for 12 to 18 hours. After 6 hours or so I tap em to try to sink em. Then I plant them in moist soil 3/8"-1/4" down. After that just keep them warm and they should sprout. Don't let the soil dry like that while the seeds are germing. If they dry out theyre going to die. Or you could skip the cup of water and just stick them in moist soil. Some people use the paper towel method. Some people start with cup of water then put them in a damp paper towel container, then plant them. If they're good seeds and you keep them in a wet medium, it's hard to screw up. Did you get the seeds from a seed bank?

 

[Muddy]

What I do is soak them in plain water until the seeds crack and the white tap roots starts to grow, usually about 24 - 48 hours. In the mean time I fill my pots and water them. When I see the tap root I plant them 1/2" deep and cover with some fine soil. Then I keep misting the soil a couple times a day to keep it moist but not overly wet. Within 2-3 days they start to pop up. Seeds require warm temperatures to germinate, between abut 75 - 80 degrees. Keep them warm and moist and you should have any further problems.

 

[Hazy]

I soak for 24 hours then put into Root Riots in final pots, seems to give them a good start rather than putting sraight into soil Hazy

 

[Duck Commander]

What I do is soak them in plain water until the seeds crack and the white tap roots starts to grow, usually about 24 - 48 hours. In the mean time I fill my pots and water them. When I see the tap root I plant them 1/2" deep and cover with some fine soil. Then I keep misting the soil a couple times a day to keep it moist but not overly wet. Within 2-3 days they start to pop up. Seeds require warm temperatures to germinate, between abut 75 - 80 degrees. Keep them warm and moist and you should have any further problems.

Exacaly what i do muddy :thumbs::thumbs:

 

[buddro]

Exacaly what i do muddy :thumbs::thumbs:

I'm with Muddy and Si. Two things I do slightly different. I add 1ml Rhizotonic to 2L of water and then pour into shot glass or cup for soak. And the other thing I do a little different and am not saying they are wrong by no means cause 1/2 inch works, this is just what I do. I follow Muddy to a T but I plant my seeds double the seed width deep. This came from Jorge Cervantes Ultimate Grow. Now this was published a long time ago but I still use it and it works. Deep enough plants get a good root structure and can hold up sprout well, and not to deep it takes forever to sprout and see the light of god.. My germ ratio never seems to be a problem, just soaks 18 last week 17 are chillin above soil.

But all said thats probably 1/4-1/2 deep anyways. I think anywhere between my range and Muddy's is perfect. Just high and wanted to type.
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[Nelson]

Warm and moist is the key. I start mine in Jiffy Pucks. Works well with no fussing around. If you don't have a soil germanating heating mat get one. They are well worth the money and make seed starting a snap. Hydrofarm,com makes a dandy for less than $40. Any method works well with a heating mat. You should have the seeds about 10 to 20 degrees F. above the ambient room temperature unless you are in a warm grow room.