Do I need distilled water to germinate seeds
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FirstCavApache64
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When you're new, starting new seeds can be intimidating to a degree and a lot of people forget that as they grow for a number of years. Having the seed in a towel let's you see that there's something going on and it makes you feel better I think. Getting Solo cups full of moist soil and just poking holes in the bottom should be as much as work as it takes for fresh seeds.
I do a 12 hour peroxide soak on my old seeds that have been in the freezer for years with a recipe I got from Rurumo on here and it seems to help but I haven't done any real testing on it. I use 30 ml of hydrogen peroxide and 500 ml of water and soak for 12 hours at most. Then I just plant about 1/4" deep and keep the soil moist and warm. Usually they pop in 2-3 days and if it's longer than 5, I'm going digging. I don't have the patience to wait for weak plants, I'd rather just plant another seed.
I don't think perrier is distilled though
xtsho
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Homegrown Hero
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Depends on where you live. If you’re uncertain, use RO water
singlecoiled
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I've done three grows using Pete Pellets, and they do seem to work well, I've had 100% success germinating in them. But this grow, I will be trying the paper towel method instead. I'm not sure why, but many say not to use the Pete Pellets as they can stunt growth. (yes I know, these may be a little different than your root riot plugs but I'm betting they are similar? I'll read up on what you're using.)
I like the fact that I can place the root exactly where I want it into the soil. I've also had quite a few of the seeds sticking and preventing the starter leaves from opening, which has me handling the delicate seedling anyway. I just don't see a real advantage to using them and who knows what problems they might cause.
lusidghost
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singlecoiled
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Nice ! OK, I'm sold those roots look amazing. I like the fact that you're not transplanting the pellet into the soil, if I understand this correctly. I'm glad I caught you, I learned something new that I was unaware of. Good stuff thanks !
lusidghost
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About 70 more to go for the daily feedings. I'm getting carpal tunnel from cracking the bottles, but only the finest for my ladies.
lusidghost
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No you put the whole thing in the medium. It doesn't hurt anything.
PadawanWarrior
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That hand needs more Cal Mag.
lusidghost
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PadawanWarrior
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Where's the food?
xtsho
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How much milk do you drink?
lusidghost
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I usually don't weigh it, but a considerable amount. I'll usually drink a carton every two days or so I think. Also they are sold out a lot of the time and don't expire for like 2 months, so I stock up to put my worries to rest.
lusidghost
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Has anyone here experimented with using milk to germinate their seeds? Or maybe a plain yogurt?
I still use the paper towel method and can say that I only screwed it up once. It was the very first time and I damaged it a week after it was transplanted in soil. So, it wasn't the transplanting, it was me being clumsy and knocking it over. Hasn't failed me yet.