Just put together my Pro200 and added three feminized Northern Lightrs seeds. I put the seeds into the included grow sponges. 1 seed in each sponge (although aerogarden mentions putting more than one into each sponge, is this right?). They have been in there for about 19 hours with light. I just killed the lights on it. My main question is how long should the lights be on during germination? Thanks in advance, the information is always helpful.
Aerogarden Germination Settings
- Thread starter mq1211
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No light, keep them in the dark until they have Germinated, then go 20 hours on 4 hours off, some people even go 24 hours on for a couple of weeks.
Thanks for the info. Just turned the light out. They have been in light for about a day and a half. Is this going to be detrimental to germination? Also, I have set the AG to the tomato setting. I think in the future I will be germinating with a paper towel. Again thanks for the help and any tips will be greatly appreciated.
msl&nmc2009
Active Member
I have always had great success using the paper towel method. It seems to work well and is really easy. Good luck with your grow. I will be watching, I have just started mine about 2 weeks ago.
Well, I cut the lights off last night using the manual on/off switch. Just looked at them (6:00 AM) and the light is back on. I am not going to mess with it anymore and just use the standard 18/6 setting that the AG comes pre-programmed with. I figure rather than throwing off the light cycle anymore than I already have I am just going to keep it in a light routine. Also, it is in my closet which is not heated and is substantially cooler than my bedroom. Average temp. during the winter in there is about 60-65 degrees but it's Texas and it will warm up nicely here in the coming months. I still have seven Northern Lights feminized seeds if these don't germinate. Hoping that they do. Day 2 and a half without any seedlings. As always, any information is a blessing. If these babies germinate I will buy a digital camera and start a grow journal. Have I already traumatized these seeds too much through too much light and changing light cycles? Like I saidm I will be using the stock light timing.
kingswisher
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THESE ARE THE LIGHT CYCLES FOR THE AG
www.aerogarden.org.uk/forum/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/aerogarden-light-cycles.pdf -
www.aerogarden.org.uk/forum/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/aerogarden-light-cycles.pdf -
All three seeda have begun germination. There is one that appears to be moving a little faster than the other two. Should the lights remain on the 18/6 setting or is it time to go to 24/0?
kingswisher
Well-Known Member
THESE ARE THA SETTINGS FOR ORIGINAL AEROGARDEN
Tomatoes/ Peppers: LIGHTS ARE ON 16/8 PUMP IS ON FOR 20 HRS. PUMP IS OFF FOR 4 HRS
Salad: LIGHTS ARE ON FOR 16.5/7.5 PUMP IS ON FOR 24/ 0 HRS.PUMP IS OFF FOR 0 HRS.
Herbs/Basil:LIGHTS ARE ON FOR 17/7 PUMP IS ON FOR 17 PUMP IS OFF FOR 7 HRS.
Flowers: THE LIGHTS ARE ON FOR 15.5/8 HRS.PUMP IS ON FOR 20 HRS. PUMPIS OFF FOR 4 HRS.
Strawberry: LIGHTS ARE ON FOR 15/9 HRS.THE PUMPS ARE ON FOR 15 HRS. PUMPIS OFF FOR 9 HRS. Flowers: THE LIGHTS ARE ON FOR 15.5/8 HRS.PUMP IS ON FOR 20 HRS. PUMPIS OFF FOR 4 HRS.
Seeds have sprouted and I have removed the biodomes.
dbrangham
Member
hey i have a question for you i just bought one of the aerogardens the veggie pro and i got the seeds now did you just place the seeds in the sponges provided because mine are not covered and im trying to make sure the seeds sprout because i cant order seeds again to much $$ if you know what im saying i just need some tips to make sure things grow thanks man
assasinofyouth420
Well-Known Member
Get rid of the sponge and use rapid rooter^