m0useanswered grow question 9 months ago So the websites auto translate feature is not the best but I will try
When I grow cannabis I start it off by soaking it in water. then if its an autoflower I place the seed into its final pot as autos do not like getting transplanted.
If it's a photoperiod plant I will place it into a container about 700ML in size "old yogourt tub" or 1Gal 3.7L fabric pot. It is good to note that clear containers are bad as the roots should not be exposed to direct light as it will encourage algae growth on them.
Once the plants are bigger, I will start to feed them more and in the case of photoperiods I will transplant then into a 3Gal /12L pot and then again later down the road to a 7Gal/ 30L pot.
The starting container where you first germinate your seeds does not matter to much, its only going to be in there for a week or two max. As long as its clean, not transparent and has drainage holes then its ok. Plastic is easy to transplant out of, its bends vs ceramic or metal. Metal can react a bit with the surrounding soil as well. Don't over water them and once the seed pops out of the soil, you don't need more then 70% humidity. placing a sealed dome over the sprouted plants can be to much and will encourage dampening off, a fungal infection of the plant that kills lots of seedlings, It needs airflow so opening up the dome or cutting a big hole in it is best. If my humidity is to low I will place a 2nd yogourt container on my plants with the bottom cut out to boost humidity but not restrict airflow. Its hardly needed but can help.
I use my grow lights at aorund 30-40" from the plant. My old lights could not dim so that's why they where so high.
My new lights can dim so I use them aorund 20% at 15-20" Later on I increase this to 60-80% at 25-30"
Good Luck!