Root boosters for seedlings?

[jimbonorman]

Just curious if anyone germinates/sprouts their seeds in plugs and uses any additive to help kick off root growth faster than normal?

 

[laddyd]

Mycorrhizae.

 

[jimbonorman]

Mycorrhizae.

Nice. That’s basically what I’ve been trying. Any brand you like? What’s your process?
I’ve been adding DynoMyco Spark to the water that I soak the plug in but def curious what others have found success with…

 

[driver77]

Great White

 

[jimbonorman]

Great White

How do you use it? Sprinkle in transplanting or do you infuse it into plugs, etc?

 

[driver77]

How do you use it? Sprinkle in transplanting or do you infuse it into plugs, etc?

I sprinkle on plug or mix it in solution and squirt in plugs.
If direct in soil I sprinkle in the hole the seed goes in.
I also dose the plants a few times a grow to spice things up.

 

[laddyd]

I've had my best results with pro-mix in solo cups, the mycorrhizae is already added.
When I transplant I will sprinkle a little into the hole. Don't remember what brand , what ever was cheap on Amazon.
I did not have much luck with the plugs. I tried germinating in them with a 20% success rate.I think the plugs are too dense, the seedlings do better with a looser medium, I.e. a rich loamy potting soil with added mycorrhizae.
For germination, Float Tech. Put your seeds in water ph'd to the proper value. They should float on top. Don't dunk them! after a couple of days of floating on top a tap root should sprout. Now you can plant them in your solo cups. This is the best way I have tried, better than the paper towel method.

 

[go go kid]

seaweed solution, concentrated. soak the roots in it for a few hours

 

[jimbonorman]

seaweed solution, concentrated. soak the roots in it for a few hours

Which seaweed brand?

 

[Gemtree]

Bioag ful power