Day 1 Cheesecloth was added to the container with holes and was moistened. I kept that container in a second container (Like a cup in cup). The second container had a nutrient solution in it to raise the level of the cheesecloth to touch the taproot.
Day 2 In the evening I lifted out the container with the cheesecloth to let it drain. I poured out the fluid in the second container and put it in the fridge.
Day 3 Took the fluid out of the fridge and put it on the counter to warm up some. Gave the fluid a good shake to add air bubbles and put it into the second container. Then added the cheesecloth container to the fluid to absorb. Let it soak for around 3-5 minutes then took it out to drain. I then put the fluid back into the fridge.
Day 4 In the afternoon did as day 3 but this time I ditched the fluid after the soak.
Day 5 Mixed up fresh nutrients and did a soak for 3-5 minutes then let it drain. I then put the fluid back into the fridge.
Day 6 Soaked the cheesecloth container for 3-5 minutes then let it drain. I then put the fluid back into the fridge.
Day 7 Same as day 6.
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@LegacyMarketFarm, I have two little pieces of tape to hold the lid down just in case. I don't want to take the lid off until the end. Worried about the roots being ripped away from the cheesecloth.
So first off, I thought I was the only one who danced around singing this song to my plants while watering. You are looking good with the pre-soak ! I am a total fan of it since I started doing it, Seems to totally help germination especially with olderish seeds, I will use a bit of hydrogen peroxide & they open right up. Secondly, I think this is gonna be super interesting to see how the root structure forms in this grow. This has some real potential for sure. Keys will be :
- Making sure the cheese cloth does not dry out too quickly & cause root damage when the little lady grows up & starts pulling more moisture into her for photosynthesis.
- Keep the roots nice and dark & away from light and make sure the container is dark as well if light leaks in it can cause algae to grow which in small amounts is not super bad but you still don't want it.
- When you are dealing with no medium or very little medium ( In your case the cheese cloth ) We will want to make sure our nutrient & PH is on point as there wont be any soil / substrate to alter it or hold it as the plant takes it in. Think of it like hydroponics, Everything will be more or less instantly available if that makes sense. So PH & Nutrient level management will be key.
I am following along ! You earned it for sure with this awesome idea. I love to see creativity in growing being a producer myself it is awesome to see these kinds of grows. Keep it up ! Your gonna do great with this one I just know it.
@OldSchoolSoulder, I like to mix things up a bit. I enjoy doing these smaller pot grows. Thinking of only adding like 1/4 inch of it to keep the roots moist and as a wicking action.