Newbie needs advice

Runa

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Welcome to the mad house known as RIU looking forward to seeing what you do maybe we can get some pics of your plants :hump: :weed: :peace:
Thanks. :grin: I hope and wish they will sprout so that I will have pics of the plants but don't expect "instagram" worthy pictures. :oops:

Anyways, I think this journey will be interesting, seeing how they will grow as house plants. :)

I'll keep you all updated. ;)

Fingers crossed. :grin:
 

Boatguy

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Exactly that if you cant grow picture perfect everytime dont even try you can learn with autos only but it be easier and more productive for most people/situations if you only did photo plants till u got it down
That isnt an easy thing.. Been growing plants and pot for a bit, but healthy start to finish is elusive. Have had some great grows and not so great. Maybe if i dialed in a clone and grew it exclusively things would be different. With auto's you dont have the benefit of control over flower which can be a serious negative
 

Beeswings

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That isnt an easy thing.. Been growing plants and pot for a bit, but healthy start to finish is elusive. Have had some great grows and not so great. Maybe if i dialed in a clone and grew it exclusively things would be different. With auto's you dont have the benefit of control over flower which can be a serious negative
Not to mention that if you start with photos and start cloning, you can learn on a plant with known behavior and nutrient needs, and save a shit ton of money on seeds.
 

Runa

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OK... Drama No 1...

I used flower potting soil mixed with our home made compost as growing medium... I planted the seeds in small plastic pots using that medium and last night I saw couple of small worms... :? I threw them out but you know how it is... When there is one worm... More will come... I guess I was not using my brain when I planted seeds but I am used to using that soil for my other plants without issues... Now I am worried the worms will eat the seeds... >:( Though, technically they have other food in that soil... So, I hope they will steer clear of my seeds.

I have 5 more seeds... And now I am not sure if I should plant those in peat moss pellets (like I should have in the beginning) or just wait to see what happens with planted seeds. I would hate to have 10 plants sprout and then having to get rid of the half... :(

Oh... The drama... :wall:
 

conor c

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OK... Drama No 1...

I used flower potting soil mixed with our home made compost as growing medium... I planted the seeds in small plastic pots using that medium and last night I saw couple of small worms... :? I threw them out but you know how it is... When there is one worm... More will come... I guess I was not using my brain when I planted seeds but I am used to using that soil for my other plants without issues... Now I am worried the worms will eat the seeds... >:( Though, technically they have other food in that soil... So, I hope they will steer clear of my seeds.

I have 5 more seeds... And now I am not sure if I should plant those in peat moss pellets (like I should have in the beginning) or just wait to see what happens with planted seeds. I would hate to have 10 plants sprout and then having to get rid of the half... :(

Oh... The drama... :wall:
If its earth worms your safe there not bad
 

Runa

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I hope they just won't nibble on the roots... :roll:

I did plan to use a mix of flower soil, perlite and homemade compost when I replant them but now I am not sure... It is worms vs. all the nutritients compost has.
 

UnknownRemedy

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OK... Drama No 1...

I used flower potting soil mixed with our home made compost as growing medium... I planted the seeds in small plastic pots using that medium and last night I saw couple of small worms... :? I threw them out but you know how it is... When there is one worm... More will come... I guess I was not using my brain when I planted seeds but I am used to using that soil for my other plants without issues... Now I am worried the worms will eat the seeds... >:( Though, technically they have other food in that soil... So, I hope they will steer clear of my seeds.

I have 5 more seeds... And now I am not sure if I should plant those in peat moss pellets (like I should have in the beginning) or just wait to see what happens with planted seeds. I would hate to have 10 plants sprout and then having to get rid of the half... :(

Oh... The drama... :wall:
If they're just earth worms
I hope they just won't nibble on the roots... :roll:

I did plan to use a mix of flower soil, perlite and homemade compost when I replant them but now I am not sure... It is worms vs. all the nutritients compost has.
Your soil most likely has earthworm castings in it already. If worms ate roots, and/or destroyed plants, how would we have any sort of ecosystem? There's trillions of these bastards, and they help the ecosystem.
 

axe007

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Hello everyone.

I am basically a newbe, light user, who wants to grow three or four plants for personal use. I actually grew three plants couple of years ago and everything went well but it feels like ages ago. :rolleyes:

Anyways, I decided to just plant the seeds in separate containers, I am using regular soil for flowers with a mix of perlite. I decided not to germinate prior to planting although couple of years ago I did soak them in water for 24hours.

So, my questions are, how much water is too much or too little? I am thinking the soil should be moist but not too wet. Not sure if I should cover the pots for a day or two so that they are in complete dark? Also, how long (aproximately) until I see the plant comming out? I will not use all the seeds in case this does not work out.

I am planning to grow them in a greenhouse that is basically a room in our house where we keep our other plants during winter. It us almost entirelly made out of glass.

Sorry for the "stupid" questions, looking forward to a friendly advice. :bigjoint:
Green house is nice and warm thats good.
12 to 24 hr soak in water mix with hydrogen peroxide at 1%. Take 2 parts water 1 part h202.

Take out when little tail.

Transfer to paper towel thats wet and covered.
Until tail is 3/8" long

Move to soil hole little cover 1/8" deep. Wrap with clear wrap or cover until it breaks soil.

Remove cover when it breaks.

Heat mat set at 80 deg.

Sterilize all containers tools. Dont touch the seed with hands. I wear gloves.

I have some Big detroit deisel seeds F1
from Ethos. Props to Urban growers in Rochester Mn.

These are 4 days old...
 

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Runa

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Green house is nice and warm thats good.
12 to 24 hr soak in water mix with hydrogen peroxide at 1%. Take 2 parts water 1 part h202.

Take out when little tail.

Transfer to paper towel thats wet and covered.
Until tail is 3/8" long

Move to soil hole little cover 1/8" deep. Wrap with clear wrap or cover until it breaks soil.

Remove cover when it breaks.

Heat mat set at 80 deg.

Sterilize all containers tools. Dont touch the seed with hands. I wear gloves.

I have some Big detroit deisel seeds F1
from Ethos. Props to Urban growers in Rochester Mn.

These are 4 days old...
Three years ago I tried that process with paper towel and the seeds just died... I guess it was too complicated for me. :lol: After that I just planted rest of the seeds in peat moss and they germinated. So this year I just planted them in soil and am waiting to see if they sprout.

It has been more than 48 hours... Nothing yet... :grin: But I'll be patient and wait for several more days.

BTW, what is that light you are using? It looks like led strip light, if I am not mistaken.
 

conor c

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Three years ago I tried that process with paper towel and the seeds just died... I guess it was too complicated for me. :lol: After that I just planted rest of the seeds in peat moss and they germinated. So this year I just planted them in soil and am waiting to see if they sprout.

It has been more than 48 hours... Nothing yet... :grin: But I'll be patient and wait for several more days.

BTW, what is that light you are using? It looks like led strip light, if I am not mistaken.
Its my go to method with fresh seeds but you just gotta keep em wet is all however if its old seeds or landrace seeds im popping straight from source then il pop em straight in some dirt thats the best way with those imo plus if there old i add worm castings that can help with popping em too
 

Runa

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@Jeffislovinlife Those are really beautiful :oops:

What are you guys currently growing?

I planted Auto Bubblegum Extra (5 seeds), Auto Dosidos Rocketos (1 seed - I received it as a "gift") and Automatic Hypnotic (1 seed but it is old and I actually do not expect it to germinate).
 

Jeffislovinlife

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@Jeffislovinlife Those are really beautiful :oops:

What are you guys currently growing?

I planted Auto Bubblegum Extra (5 seeds), Auto Dosidos Rocketos (1 seed - I received it as a "gift") and Automatic Hypnotic (1 seed but it is old and I actually do not expect it to germinate).
Lol would you believe that I have forgotten all but one and that is a white widow shit now I'm going to hafta think about this
 

amneziaHaze

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When pot is light and leafs start getting depression then water.i think you cant have too much just too often.
 
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