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Jaymer · 12-07-2015, 06:16 AM

pain killer poor germ rates?
Out of 10 seeds, 0% sprouted and only barely showed a tail

I know my methods were as usual and with fresh water and everything. Germination was done by placing seeds in folded moist paper towel in a zippy and placing it on top of warm soil.

I'm mostly disappointed as I've had stellar results with med man gear in the past and have even been a tester for the RKS lines I hope something good comes from my others for the new year!!

has anyone else had this happen or did I just have bad luck?

50State · 01-13-2016, 10:08 PM

I hope that's not the case because I just bought some of those in October. It is the Purple Pain Killer you're talking about correct ?

PetFlora · 01-13-2016, 11:35 PM

I have had excellent results with Med-Man BBCC, but have not tried this strain. However...

Last grow with several older seed strains to me I had a very poor success which caused me to reevaluate my germing technique

I tried coco coir in 3" net pots with coco liners. 100% success

Since then I found seed starter kits at Lowes/HD with coco, which could be even better as they use less coco.

Since my method is hydro, the less coco the better, but it seems to have its' place for germing and clones

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FYI, I suggest forgoing the paper towel- root hairs can quickly spread into it so that when you remove the sprout you are ripping away valuable root hairs. Drop them in water in a dark cabinet for 24 hours then into the coco whether the tap root is showing or not

Jaymer · 01-14-2016, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 50State

I hope that's not the case because I just bought some of those in October. It is the Purple Pain Killer you're talking about correct ?

yeah, check them out

yeah, I try to start a few in soil after soaking, and a few in paper towels etc... variance helps. IDK maybe they went wayside with the temps in the mail truck or something unfortunately.

CosmicGiggle · 01-15-2016, 11:06 PM

All 10 of my Painkiller's germed and are thriving.

I got the seeds abt 1 1/2 yrs. ago.

Jack T.Ripper · 09-20-2016, 11:03 AM

Purchased a 13 pack, late 2015, directly from Med-Man's website.

August 7th, 2016 I sowed all 13 in 2" soil blocks(sterilized peat, 10% worm castings), all germinated and thriving in 48 hrs.

12-07-2015, 06:16 AM	#1
Jaymer Back-9-Guerrilla☠ Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,473	Pain Killer Poor Germ Rates? pain killer poor germ rates? Out of 10 seeds, 0% sprouted and only barely showed a tail I know my methods were as usual and with fresh water and everything. Germination was done by placing seeds in folded moist paper towel in a zippy and placing it on top of warm soil. I'm mostly disappointed as I've had stellar results with med man gear in the past and have even been a tester for the RKS lines I hope something good comes from my others for the new year!! has anyone else had this happen or did I just have bad luck? __________________
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01-13-2016, 11:35 PM	#3
PetFlora Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,293	I have had excellent results with Med-Man BBCC, but have not tried this strain. However... Last grow with several older seed strains to me I had a very poor success which caused me to reevaluate my germing technique I tried coco coir in 3" net pots with coco liners. 100% success Since then I found seed starter kits at Lowes/HD with coco, which could be even better as they use less coco. Since my method is hydro, the less coco the better, but it seems to have its' place for germing and clones FYI, I suggest forgoing the paper towel- root hairs can quickly spread into it so that when you remove the sprout you are ripping away valuable root hairs. Drop them in water in a dark cabinet for 24 hours then into the coco whether the tap root is showing or not __________________ Hail Hydro 2.0: New Beginnings https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=342785 https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=329619 *Just because you weren't taught something doesn't mean it's not true, and vice versa*
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01-15-2016, 11:06 PM	#5
CosmicGiggle Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Billy Graham Traing Center Posts: 1,822	All 10 of my Painkiller's germed and are thriving. I got the seeds abt 1 1/2 yrs. ago.
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01-13-2016, 10:08 PM	#2
50State Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: 46th Parallel North Posts: 51	I hope that's not the case because I just bought some of those in October. It is the Purple Pain Killer you're talking about correct ?
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09-20-2016, 11:03 AM	#6
Jack T.Ripper Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Grease Coast Posts: 120	Purchased a 13 pack, late 2015, directly from Med-Man's website. August 7th, 2016 I sowed all 13 in 2" soil blocks(sterilized peat, 10% worm castings), all germinated and thriving in 48 hrs.
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