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- Germination usually takes 24-72 hrs. When the seeds have a single root (about 1/4 inch long) growing from each, they are ready to plant.

- No, you want to plant them in soil that has the least amount of ferts.

- You'll have to wait until flowering takes place to determine the sex. Flowering occurs when the lights are set to 12/12.

- Water them and then let the soil dry at least 3 inches deep before watering again.

what does it mean when a plant has 5 7 and nine leaves and some of my main leads are purple its my first one

it means your plant is healthy enough to produce nine blade leaves! good job. The purple is because you are growing a strain that reacts to cold with purple. Much like trees do in the fall. Also a plus in many peoples a opinion. You should do some research. All of your questions have already been asked. good luck

Note: the number of leaves is strain dependent. sativas have up to 13, indicas have 3-7. i currently have a plant with four.
a plant in bad health will typically lose its biggest leaves first or not produce them at all.