i agree with @dbrn32 and @YankieDoodle
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It should be soon, as they are about ready to be moved out of tray anyway. But you don’t need to do it immediately or anything. You could support with a toothpick or similar until you get to it.
I would expect a little bit of transplant shock, you are disturbing root system after all. But is inevitably going to happen anyway. Having it a little deeper isn’t going to amplify.
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Thanks again for the info !
My first time experimenting with seeds has definitely been a learning experience.
I’m looking forward to the transplant and next stages.
As I found out that my upper level gets too warm this time of year, I’m considering expanding my current room, hanging both HPS hoods and running as many ladies as I can squeeze in.
Once I transplant and reach Veg, would you recommend kicking my LED to 75-100% or switching back to my T5 that I’ve had success with before ?
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I think you will need to increase to 100%. Plants are going to take more room once you transplant, so you will also likely have to run light a little higher to increase coverage
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I’m hoping for much more smooth sailing once I get to where I’m firmiliar with !
As of right now the LED is at 50% about 14" above the humidity hood.
Since my seedlings are all at different stages, I will probably leave the tray and LED all in place and set up another LED or my T5 for Veg. This way I can control the height for both.
I’ll keep everyone updated in another couple days !
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Whew, two 1000 watt HPS bulbs are gonna make alot of heat, you may have to run just one.
I run two 600 watt HPS bulbs with another 190 watts of led side lighting in a 8 by 7 foot room and the window AC hardly shuts off long. I have 2 fans in there on high with a 6 inch inline exhaust on cycles and I’m able to hold 77 degrees. But only because I run them at night.
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Appreciate the info, I’m going to have to experiment and see what I can do !
I just checked on my seedlings and the good news is that some that were bending are now standing back up and looking good. Still some spotting occurring, I think because of how moist I’ve been keeping my humidity hood. There has been random water drops throughout the leaves each time I’ve checked.
We can address that issue soon, but for now I have a bigger concern.
I noticed one of my newer seedlings first set of leaves are only half developed. The shell is still attached and it is working it’s way out. A bit of the shell seems to be have a bit of a fuzzy, spider web looking texture developing. I tried to see if I could remove the seed shell to analyze further but it still seems pretty attached.
This is something I have never seen before. I tried to zoom in and take some good pictures but they are still difficult to see what’s going on.
I have remained very sanitary throughout my whole process. I peroxided my whole tray system and the tweezers I used for planting each time I planted. I’ve been wearing gloves each time I touch the hood and everything like that.
I’m wondering if this is a seed that took longer than 72 hours to germinate in the water and may just no longer be healthy.
If this plant needs to go or if there are any others suggestions any of you have please let me know !
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That looks like cobweb mold. A dilute spray of hydrogen peroxide will take care of it. Peroxide will cobweb mold on contact, so it won’t take much of it. A spritz for 2 or 3 at most.
Watch for healthy new growth to gauge how she is doing. She’s probably going to struggle a bit.
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Thank you very much and if you dont mind do you know what causes that ?
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It is due to too much moisture and too little airflow. Generally seedlings do fine under a dome, so I’m a bit puzzled myself as to how it got there.
You may have an abundance of mold spores in your grow area.
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That makes perfect sense too me, I have been keeping it very moist and did not think seedlings were ready for airflow so the air has been stagnant.
I’m going to mix a very small sprayer with 4oz of water, just a small dash of peroxide mixed in ?
I’m going to transplant my larger seedlings today and will post pictures on their looks and progress next.
I would try the peroxide spray right at lights out and see.
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My light has been on 24hrs the entire seedling stage, I mentioned that before and thought that was what I was supposed to do 
Should I be running 6 hours off ?
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Try an ounce, 4:1 water:peroxide.
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It doesn’t matter whole lot for a seedling. I believe most run and 18/6 schedule (I do.)
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I run 24 hours for week or so too, but most don’t.
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I agree with Midwest guy. It most likely grew off the wet dead shell of the seed.
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Hey guys,
After considering all possible causes, I realized that a couple of the seeds that had taken longer to germinate (5-7 days) had seemed to develop some sort of fuzz while still in the glass of water. One of which was a Sunset - the last seed that I planted I believe 8 days after germination and it has sprouted within 3-4 days. That seedling is currently looking great.
The only other cause I can think of for the cobweb is that I have not had an air stone in my tray or fan on my seedlings.
Today I transplanted my 12 tallest and most well rooted seedlings. I noticed some cobweb on one more seedling, as well as more spotting.
I’m hoping I was keeping the hood way too moist and I’m not dealing with Downey Mildew.
I’ve included a few pics to show the foliage as well as the roots of the seedlings I planted.
For those that I’ve transplanted, I have not yet watered in. I wanted to catch some opinions first, but I feel ready to start running my nutrients slowly around 50%.
Full tray before transplant.
Better look at spottings.
Slight wilting on one of two seedlings.
Second wilting seedling + original cobweb seedling.
Roots of those transplanted.
New home. Orange-Sunset Purple-Zkittles
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The next morning after I had transplanted my first dozen seedlings, there was one seedling that was looking sad.
I watered everything in lightly running my nutrients at half strength - 48 hours after transplant, a few seedlings are now looking sad.
With the light watering that I have done, the pots they are in with Coco is still pretty weightless - a couple ounces each max.
I’m wondering if what I’m seeing is transplant shock or signs of over or under watering.
Right now the temperature is at 80degrees at the hottest point of the day. Should I be running a fan to circulate air at this point ?
