Thousand ways to skin a cat ...... and pop a seed.
Soaking will work ok ... I just soak for a few hours then sow into soil ( container or solo ).
I use tap with a drop or two of Thrive alive red or a kelp solution . Then I plant in cup.
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I restrict watering to misting ( base and seedling ) .... as not to drown them.
( I throw under a 5000k cfl to get the STARTED ) , wait for some true leaves to form then transplant into final. It works fine for regulars and autos. POOF ..... NEW PLANTS.
Plugs / Rooter : I soak in a ph solution ( 5.5 - 6.0 ) using Clonex liquid solution ( love that shit ) , adding 5 or 6 drops into a small cup . Let it sit for about an hour and shake out slightly , plant seed.
After I plant my seeds , I save liquid to a small spray bottle to MIST the new babies!
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SOIL :
Soil is light aerated mix ( slightly misted to dampen ) then let nature do her thing. I ADD NOTHING TO SOIL. I will either use the spray from the above method or mix up a new batch at same ratio. Thrive Alive is another great mix. A lighter mix is recommended as you reduce the chance of burning her little ass up.
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Alternative: I used to pop a plug or block INTO a solo with perlite only . I cut wrapper off of rock cube tho. And place with perlite about level with it. I hydrate it , squirting from water bottle ( mix ) .
Perlite gives this a more aerated start. TRY THIS. I think you will like it. Then tip cup out when ready to transplant. Either in soil container center , grow bag or even a DIY hempy ( perlite / vermiculite 3:1 mix ) .... I will post some pics on what I mean . I used a kids pail with a side drain filled with that perlite / vermiculite combo , but scooped out center so I can drop perlite solo “ plug “ right in .
Then it will still seek the bottom Rez portion of bucket , without missing a beat.
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However on older seed stock ( year or so ) I scuff with a rolled piece of sandpaper before hydrating it. I even heard old timers used to crack them slightly with their teeth , but I ain’t doing that shit.
WHICH WAY IS THE BEST ?????
Who knows ....
I even popped them in a breeder bag ...... lol
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