I was having bad luck with germination. Well, I am officially back to growing. I have Purple Punch Auto and Spiritual Punk both growing right now. Both have amazing taproots. Once they both are fully sprouted, I will be updating with pictures.
8/16/2021: The two finally started to show their leaves. They are looking healthy and just all around great. I prepped the soil by giving it a bacterial dominant tea with yeast in it. the legumes'' and companion plants are doing their jobs wonderfully. I know when they are transplanted, the two ladies will love their forever home.
8/17/2021: The two are looking green and healthy. The pot is officially ant free, and the micro/macro organisms are loving the environment. The Inkbird humidity stat is a lifesaver when it comes to holding humidity and temp. The compost tea has seemed to have helped all the plants in the pot. Will post pictured with the pot in the next few days, not sure if I want to hold off until I transplant into the pot. The excitement ensues.
8/19/2021: Transplanted both seedlings that are in Root Riot cubes. I sprinkled the holes with Great White and the top (after covering) with Recharge and mist sprayed the seedlings in. I adjusted the light to 24" from the top of the plants, and lowered the intensity to 75%. Microbes in the soil are looking great! I see beneficial insects roaming around, and as I was able to see some beneficial nematodes poking out of the soil as well. My miniature ecosystem is officially thriving!
8/20/2021: Both plants are standing straight up and looking very healthy. The plants received a full watering with water that has been aerating for a few days. Don't know if it does anything, but, I still want to see if it does. Tomorrow, I'll be adding amendments to the soil. Nematodes are still alive and kicking as well.
8/22/2021: I started misting the top of the soil to allow for the microorganisms to continue to break down the amendments. I am planning on continuing this practice every couple to few days. All beneficial microbes are thriving, plants are an immaculate shade of green. The plants are starting to show their second set of sun leaves growing out of the top. Week one almost done. RH: 78%-82% Temp: 80° F