After germination

[FrayedKnott]

After germination can I put the germed seed into a 1 gal pot or should there be a smaller container before they go into their 1 gal pot?

Thanks!

 

[ChatNoir]

Much smaller! I use plastic cups as they hold a little soil and they are inexpensive. If a seedling dies before reaching peak point of 3 weeks (when they are less fragile), I loose nothing but 100gr of soil and some time more over transplanting is easy, just cut the cup, place seedling into 1 liter pots and finish the job.

Plastic Cup -> 1 liter -> 3 liter -> 5 liter

 

[GeNYC 07]

smaller pots also allow you to keep the babies closer together thus allowing you to put more light over less surface area.

 

[zipflip]

i personally dont think it matters if space and soil are not of a scarce resource to you. it voids transplanting again. really horse a peice i say

 

[GeNYC 07]

but light...... more light over a smaller surface area will make the plants grow faster stronger ect. not a question of space question of luminents

 

[FrayedKnott]

How soon after they germ and I put them in soil can I put them under a 600w MH light?

Thanks!

 

[Runbyhemp]

i personally dont think it matters if space and soil are not of a scarce resource to you. it voids transplanting again. really horse a peice i say

It really does make a difference. The most important advantage being that you can control the moisture content much better.

Overly damp soil opens the door to root problems, mould and attracts fungus gnats.

 

[ChatNoir]

It really does make a difference. The most important advantage being that you can control the moisture content much better.

Overly damp soil opens the door to root problems, mould and attracts fungus gnats.

That is another perspective and it is a right persfective.