trismegestus
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This must be the fifth time I've tried to start from seeds. Before I start, I must ask, are most plants supposed to be this finicky, or is it just hydroponics in general which is so? From the minimal amount of plants I've tried to grow in the past (lettuce, wild dagga, cat grass) they've all been a complete success, whereas this has been an expensive nightmare.
Anyways, the process this time went 1) put jiffy cube in water (tap water ph 7.0) til expands. 2) Put germinated seeds in hole, and cover over. 3) Put cubes a few inches under light (T5 flourescent) in bowl with perlite in bottom, with saran wrap covering bowl to raise humidity. 4) Once sprouted uncover saran, and direct a fan towards them. 5) Wait until soil is completely dry before watering again.
All was going according to plan until last night when I decided to increase the fans strength. When I did, the sprouts flapped in the wind (which I thought would strengthen them further). Satisfied I went to bed. When I woke up this morning 3/5 of the sproutlings which were healthy are now drooping over the sides of the cubes. The healthiest of the five sprouts now is drooping, and looks like it is thinning at the base of the stem.
So, two questions. Should I reinforce base with dirt, or tie them to toothpicks? Secondly, how would I water them? When they are completely dry and light brown, can I dunk the whole cube in water again, or put a few drops near the stem?
Regards.
Anyways, the process this time went 1) put jiffy cube in water (tap water ph 7.0) til expands. 2) Put germinated seeds in hole, and cover over. 3) Put cubes a few inches under light (T5 flourescent) in bowl with perlite in bottom, with saran wrap covering bowl to raise humidity. 4) Once sprouted uncover saran, and direct a fan towards them. 5) Wait until soil is completely dry before watering again.
All was going according to plan until last night when I decided to increase the fans strength. When I did, the sprouts flapped in the wind (which I thought would strengthen them further). Satisfied I went to bed. When I woke up this morning 3/5 of the sproutlings which were healthy are now drooping over the sides of the cubes. The healthiest of the five sprouts now is drooping, and looks like it is thinning at the base of the stem.
So, two questions. Should I reinforce base with dirt, or tie them to toothpicks? Secondly, how would I water them? When they are completely dry and light brown, can I dunk the whole cube in water again, or put a few drops near the stem?
Regards.
