First Grow Ever

Gentleman

Member
It should be noted that I have very limited resources due to lack of funds.

I recently began my first grow after after getting some seeds off of a friend. I germinated 2 seeds for 3 days using the paper towel method, then put them in peat moss cups with some soil I got from a friend, I can't recall the brand but the NPK was something like 7-5-6. I put them under 3 CFL lights, 2 15 watt 2700k and a 23 watt 3500k (I'm aware 3500k isn't ideal color temperature but as I said before, limited resources, and I can get those bulbs for free) for 20 hours on 4 hours off. I also put tinfoil around the inside of my grow box which is about 1 1/2'x1 1/2'x 2'. I'm concerned though because it's been about 4 days and they still haven't sprouted. I know the seeds are good as I got them off of an extremely reputable person and germinated fine. I have a decent amount of seeds left still so it's not a huge concern to me if these plants die but I'd like to know if there's something I'm doing wrong so I don't waste any more.

- Gentleman
 

BrannonC

Member
I'm not exactly sure what your problem is but the tin foil is a bad idea. It creates hots spots which burn the life out of your plants.
 

MrPockets

Well-Known Member
Switch the tin foil out with white construction paper thats used for printers or art, anyway i would also try to get some bulbs around 6000-6500k bulbs i mean if your really limited you can ask some of your friends to trade the bulbs you have for there 6500k, lighting does not necessarily come into play when the seed has not sprouted yet basicly you should have your temps around 75-85 degress when there under the dirt still, the ideal time for them to sprout is in 2-5 days if IF you germinated sucessfully, a week and a half is the most before i would toss and start over.
 

Gentleman

Member
I'm not exactly sure what your problem is but the tin foil is a bad idea. It creates hots spots which burn the life out of your plants.
i'm sorry i should've been more clear.

my problem is that my plants haven't sprouted yet and i'm concerned.

Also I put them about 2 cm's into the dirt.
 
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