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ShivaHempLovestarted grow question 5 years ago

hello everyone, is the distance between the DWC vases and the lamp adequate? and then, how come the critical RQS was born in 48h while the other 3 are still germinating ?

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Nor_Cal_Kannablissanswered grow question 5 years ago

Seeds don't need any light to germinate. Infact they need darkness. Perhaps they were old seeds? Did you soak? Paper towel method? Straight in medium? Hope this helps!

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