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Went old school as usual.
Wet paper towel and moistened it with good ole Poland Spring water. Placed into an air bound sandwich bag and put into the cupboard above the stove for extra warmth.
After the ta root was a half inch, I planted it into the soil mixture, it was in a 3" peat pot. I kept it under the T5 20W light for 24 hours a day for the first five days. Light was about 18" . Also covered the peat or with a larger quart size sandwich bag to lock in as much moisture as I could without it being too wet. Checked on it daily for that first week, keeping the bag over it and watering it slightly, daily.
By the second week in soil, it was starting it's third tier of leaves. I was a touch nervous because the first set of single pointers came out looking like it was slightly burnt at the top. The next set was thriving. I did cut the lower singles off near the center main stem to get the lollipops( secondary branches) that were starting.
I will say it is growing like a champion.
By the third week I transferred it into its current 2 gallon pot. I did top it at the 4th/ 5th tier. It took it like a boss. I did not notice any type of stunting as by the next morning, the leaves had spread out more to almost cover where it had been topped. This was the first week I introduced her to the 200W Apelila full spectrum light. Noticable temperature change also. Nice and healthy looking with that beautiful vibrant green we have all come to love and appreciate. With limited height, I am shooting for a shorter bushier plant. With this being the last of the seeds handed down over the years, it will most likely become a mother to many.
Like a snake shedding it's skin, the main stem does the same, roughly every four to five days. The thickness of it visually increases every couple days. Still, after 20 years into cultivation, these ladies never let me down in how I watch them develop.
sgmKaleb
