Growing from Seed

[BlakFrog]

Hey guys just getting back into growing after a 15yr break where I only ever grew from clones.
Just received a delivery of seeds and going to germinate this weekend but my question is once I get my tap root can I put straight into a rock wool cube and put into my grow room?
I have DWC growing system using a LED Lumatek 600W light.
Or am I better off making a small homemade greenhouse and buy a small fluorescent light to let it establish before moving it to the grow room?
Any advice would be much appreciated!

 

[ozzy420]

You can germinate in the rock wool if you wish i have in the past or you can germinate then put in the rock wool...

 

[BlakFrog]

You can germinate in the rock wool if you wish i have in the past or you can germinate then put in the rock wool...

Yes I know I can germinate that way but that’s not the question I was asking but I do appreciate u responding and having an input

 

[Hudo]

Hey guys just getting back into growing after a 15yr break where I only ever grew from clones.
Just received a delivery of seeds and going to germinate this weekend but my question is once I get my tap root can I put straight into a rock wool cube and put into my grow room?
I have DWC growing system using a LED Lumatek 600W light.
Or am I better off making a small homemade greenhouse and buy a small fluorescent light to let it establish before moving it to the grow room?
Any advice would be much appreciated!

It will be okay dimmed. I've got a,small light I like to use to start saves electricity

 

[BlakFrog]

It will be okay dimmed. I've got a,small light I like to use to start saves electricity

Thanks mate

 

[bushbob]

I usually germinate using the paper towel method then plant into rockwool cubes soaked in a weak Seed and Clone solution. As @Hudo said, a smaller light is sufficient until they get some size and will save some electricity.

 

[afghan bob]

T5's are ure friend bob bush
Hardly use any juice and quite good 4 seedling growth

 

[bushbob]

I used to use 2 T5s but bought a 1m 45w LED bar recently when I decided to upgrade all my lights.

 

[Sedge]

I use my T5 s to keep the plates /saucers warm.

 

[bushbob]

Is that any cheaper, energy-wise, than using a heat mat?

 

[Sedge]

Don’t know but it wouldn’t be much difference..

those heat mats can cook your seeds if the plate is directly on it ,,always good to have it raised up a little

 

[afghan bob]

Yeah heat mats can be unregulated in temp
And yep can fry ure beans
On top of fridge between plates much safer

 

[Sedge]

whats The temp on your fridge ?
does it vary night to day ?

 

[afghan bob]

If u asking me mate, between 19-23 deg
Lower at night when grandkids dont access so motor not turned on as much
Not 2 bigger diff on school days
Can reach 25 on weekends

 

[Kloud9]

Is that any cheaper, energy-wise, than using a heat mat?

On top of hot water system if it's indoor ?

 

[Old fox]

Is that any cheaper, energy-wise, than using a heat mat?

The heat mats at Bunnings only use 20 watts. They can heat up to 36% and cook your beans. I place a magazine on top of heat mat to regulate temp for propagation, then glass of water on top of magazine, which sits between 20-/26%. In winter, a towel on the mat maintains some heat for new plants.

 

[Green_Sick]

And make sure that whatever medium or container you are using to germinate your seeds in make it rodent proof.
I learned that the hard way.
I had mice fish seeds out of a glass of water I put in my pantry and eat them
The little $#@* went past packs of crackers and oats to get to the seeds so it seems that they do favour them over other food stuffs.

 

[bushbob]

On top of hot water system if it's indoor ?

Would probably work but I have a solar water heater.

The heat mats at Bunnings only use 20 watts. They can heat up to 36% and cook your beans. I place a magazine on top of heat mat to regulate temp for propagation, then glass of water on top of magazine, which sits between 20-/26%. In winter, a towel on the mat maintains some heat for new plants.

This is what I do. Small, cheap heat mat with some thick cardboard between it and seeds seems to do the trick.

And make sure that whatever medium or container you are using to germinate your seeds in make it rodent proof.
I learned that the hard way.
I had mice fish seeds out of a glass of water I put in my pantry and eat them
The little $#@* went past packs of crackers and oats to get to the seeds so it seems that they do favour them over other food stuffs.

Haven't had any problems with mice but my cat loves to eat shade leaves. Had to build an enclosure to keep her away from seedlings.

 

[Green_Sick]

Would probably work but I have a solar water heater.

This is what I do. Small, cheap heat mat with some thick cardboard between it and seeds seems to do the trick.

Haven't had any problems with mice but my cat loves to eat shade leaves. Had to build an enclosure to keep her away from seedlings.

I have a brain dead Pitbull who eats everything including plumbing and computers so I know how you feel.

 

[Pixie]

Love Pitbulls one of the most faithful creatures on earth. Smart as fuck pick up anything you want it to learn. Unfortunately fighting other dogs is what a lot of people teach them. But I've found they can pick up command's as quick as a good cattle Dog