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Soil
Custom
Indoor
Room Type
10 L
Pot Size
1
Week 1. Vegetation
5y ago
9 cm
18 hrs
25 °C
6.5
No Smell
50 %
24 °C
17 °C
10 L
0 L
30 cm
BorisJohnson I germinated the seeds in room-temperature tap water that I had left for 24 hour to de-chlorinate. In 2 days, they cracked and then I left a further 1 day for the tap root to come out a little more. I then put the cracked seeds in a paper towel for another 2 days for the tap roots to really shoot out, to almost half an inch. I then used B&Q Verve Ericaceous Potting compost, 4 parts to 2 parts Gro-Sure Perlite and 1 part Gro-Sure Vermiculite. I did not pre-wet this. I popped the seed into the compost, taproot down, about 1cm below, and then sprinkled the mix on top to cover very lightly, almost a dusting. I then proceeded to use filtered, room temperature tap water as above to lightly dampen the area where the seed was buried, leaving the rest of the soil dry. Within 3 days, we had seedlings. One of them, as you can see, had 3 leaves, so I will focus on this one as it is the most fun due to rarity. I was using my geo-tent, with a cheap eBay 1000w led light system that cost me £14.99, but it was useless (the plants stopped growing on day 3), so I have now ordered a Mars Hydro TS600, and will be using sunlight until this arrives (and have seen instant results from not using the cheap eBay light). I also use a small fan to blow the seedlings for strength, and have a small humidifier which I allow to breeze over the plants. I feed with water very lightly, no added nutrients. The soil mix I use, plus my water, is a steady 6.5PH. I have modifiers on hand should the need arise. This is the light that caused the lack of growth. Please avoid. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1000W-LED-Grow-Light-Hydroponic-Full-Spectrum-Indoor-Flower-Plant-Lamp-Panel-GD/313151975453
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Ferenc
Ferenccommentedweek 15y ago
Good Luck Mr @BorisJohnson
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