majklsoft Germinated in water (I forgot to adjust the pH, but itās around 7.0, which is still acceptable). I took a bit of a risk and germinated only one seed ā a true one-horse betā¦ or rather, one mare. This time, I decided to start in a solo cup, even though itās generally recommended to begin in the final container. My reason was to have better visibility of root development and to reduce the risk of overwatering. The transparent solo cup is covered with a second white one to block light.
The medium is Biobizz Light Mix, supplemented with a locally produced Czech mycorrhizal inoculant.The seedling emerged from the soil after approximately 48ā72 hours.
IItās freakinā cold in there (18C), so I decided to buy a small heating mat for her ā arriving next week.
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Week 1. Vegetation
10m ago
1/8
5 cm
Height
20 Ā°C
Day Air Temp
6.2
pH
No Smell
Smell
68 %
Air Humidity
0 Ā°C
Solution Temp
20 Ā°C
Substrate Temp
0.5 liters
Pot Size
20 cm
Lamp Distance
majklsoft Are you like me and always end up with just one sock? I have a whole box full of incomplete pairs.
Well, I finally found a use for them š And I think itās a pretty neat tip for you guys:
Instead of covering a transparent solo cup with another non-transparent one, just cut the toe off a black sock and slip it over the cup. It blocks light, but compared to using a second cup, it allows better root oxygen exchange. As a bonus, it also helps keep our little ones warm during winter. Cozy AF.
I think the mycorrhizae have already kicked in, as the taproot was visible at the bottom around day 3ā4, with secondary roots showing up shortly after. Overall, Iām impressed by how fast the roots are developing. On the other hand, the leafy part is definitely taking its timeā¦
