Chomp
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That's funny you said that man...the reason I started melting them was because of the little pieces of plastic all over the place
It makes a better hole too without all the rough edges that pop out with the drill bit.
Peace man
Chomp
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Sprouting Seeds in Coco: A Tutorial
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That's funny you said that man...the reason I started melting them was because of the little pieces of plastic all over the place
It makes a better hole too without all the rough edges that pop out with the drill bit.
Peace man
Chomp
Why are you all giving Chomp an attitude? He was nice enough to put this thread together to help people. Anyone with any growing abilities knows that low humidity is not ideal, especially for seedlings. Chomp admits it is not perfect, but not everyone has ideal conditions all of the time. I personally start my seeds in Coco as well, although I do things slightly different. I too have had lower than ideal humidity, and my seedlings did absolutely fine. Many people have troubles starting seeds in Coco, do not rag on Chomp for just sharing his experience.
I personally like to cut my cups down smaller, and I use Clear cups...and have a cover cup to keep out the light. I use less Coco, and do not water to run-off from the top. I prefer to bottom feed seedlings and clones...and just keep the top moist....this promotes root growth downward, and prevents over-watering. I have started tons of seeds, and hundreds of clones in Coco. Everyone has their own methods, what matters is what works best for you! Thanks for sharing your method, I am sure it will help some people out.
I personally like to cut my cups down smaller, and I use Clear cups...and have a cover cup to keep out the light. I use less Coco, and do not water to run-off from the top. I prefer to bottom feed seedlings and clones...and just keep the top moist....this promotes root growth downward, and prevents over-watering. I have started tons of seeds, and hundreds of clones in Coco. Everyone has their own methods, what matters is what works best for you! Thanks for sharing your method, I am sure it will help some people out.
TRUESCIENCE
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plenty of good info and ideas thanks chomp 
The main thing we see here is that many methods work fine. If it works for you, then great. I just started 10 high priced seeds. A crop was finishing in the same room, so I had a dehumidifier running with the RH in the 30s to low 40s 24-7.
I had never started seeds in coco, so I fell back to what has always worked for me. Totally basic. Roots Organic potting soil watered with pH'd tap/RO with a drop or 2/gal of the usual veg nutes and additives I use + Plant Success Soluble. Stuck the seeds into soil
point down, covered with 1/8 - 1/4" potting soil, gently moistened with same solution with turkey baster syringe. No dome. 24-48 hours later, all up and loving life.
I considered using peat pellets, hydrated with above. Always had good success with them too.
Next time, I'm going to try starting seeds in pre-charged coco, but I'll probably do a test run with bag seed. Buena suerte all.
I had never started seeds in coco, so I fell back to what has always worked for me. Totally basic. Roots Organic potting soil watered with pH'd tap/RO with a drop or 2/gal of the usual veg nutes and additives I use + Plant Success Soluble. Stuck the seeds into soil
point down, covered with 1/8 - 1/4" potting soil, gently moistened with same solution with turkey baster syringe. No dome. 24-48 hours later, all up and loving life.
I considered using peat pellets, hydrated with above. Always had good success with them too.
Next time, I'm going to try starting seeds in pre-charged coco, but I'll probably do a test run with bag seed. Buena suerte all.
Cuban Strain
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Thanks chomp!! I had some Mg deficiencies due to not treating the coco as you explained. Thanks again!!
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Agreed, bickering about RH when it really doesn't matter unless you are way off the veg and flower recommendations seems moot.
There are countless thread topics about seedling trouble in coco and this is the first one I saw as being a guide. For a noobie to coco and growing, this covers everything they need to know.
Ever learn something new and get bombarded with info just to forget it all anyway?
The best noobie methods are KISS. No need to have perfect RH or any of that jazz. I rooted my seeds in 20% RH this last grow, they still sprouted and grew. No domes or humidity misters. You guys are making a mountain out of a mole hill. Keep it simple for the noobies. Arguing about proper RH will only add confusion. Everyone knows cannabis is a weed, it can grow almost anywhere.
Good tutorial Chomp. I see nothing wrong with it. Don't let the nit pickers whining about moot details get to you. Someone out there will find this and grow a successful seed with it.
The trick is really just rinsing and feeding the coco.
The salts have to soak into the coco so that they do not soak out of our plants.
I'm pretty sure everyone has been trying to help... but I'm wrong all the time.
The salts have to soak into the coco so that they do not soak out of our plants.
I'm pretty sure everyone has been trying to help... but I'm wrong all the time.
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thanks for sharing Chomp. Very good for first grower like me!
chomp very user friendly tutorial i'm going to have to try since my first batch of seeds all died from hydro(pyhium), rockwool, and probably fingerfking them too much. i'm now onto coco and looking for foolproof methods to germ since i'm a grown man and i see all these kids having no problems whatsover. little late in life to do this, but my freakin back hurts so i hope your still around to field a few q's
are you using tap or ro and how i should adjust using tap?
i only have 400w hps, should i just keep the cups really low or to the side?
do you rec perlite and dolomite lime? i put AskEds recommendation of 1 tbsp lime pellets per gal
looks like you uped the dose on the lucas form from 6/9 to 8/8. explain.
thanks chomp bro
are you using tap or ro and how i should adjust using tap?
i only have 400w hps, should i just keep the cups really low or to the side?
do you rec perlite and dolomite lime? i put AskEds recommendation of 1 tbsp lime pellets per gal
looks like you uped the dose on the lucas form from 6/9 to 8/8. explain.
thanks chomp bro
Re: Sprouting Seeds in Coco: A Tutorial
Just get coco pucks from amazon, let it expand....drop your seeds in...cover with dome...than place tshirt over the dome so no light gets in...than put it in warm place...i use the top of my cable box....this method never fails.
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Just get coco pucks from amazon, let it expand....drop your seeds in...cover with dome...than place tshirt over the dome so no light gets in...than put it in warm place...i use the top of my cable box....this method never fails.
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