I was wondering, what are the views on when to begin light for a seedling… before or after it has sprouted from the media?
Once the seedling is in soil I put it in a humidity dome with 24/7 light for the first week or so. Then 18/6 from there.
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I do exactly the same thing as @Smhtwo, but I germinate directly in the damp soil. It’s a bit more risky, but all of the seeds I have purchased have worked out. I wouldn’t recommend it, but when they break the soul, they are ready for light with my caveman method.
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Ok, that’s what I was wondering about. You say light once it breaks the soil and @Smhtwo says after it is in the soil. I did put a dome (plastic cup) over each of the seeds. My light is on a wifi plug so I may go ahead and give them some light,
But if he more carefully germinates his and plants after it breaks the shell, he and I have them both hitting the light at almost the same time.
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And I just read back. I wasnt clear. When I first do it my way, I turn the lights on as soon as the seed is buried. I just meant they need light immediately when they break soil. They need direction in life.
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I put the germinated seed In the soil about 1/2 inch deep And turn on light 24/7 The light helps to keep the soil warm. Usually In about 3 days, they pop their head through. Just one way of getting there . Good luck.
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Ok, I got you. Both opinions are going down the same line. I just turned the light on in the tent for the ladies and I can monitor the environment from my phone. I am currently at 71% rH and 77F at the time I turned the light on.
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Thanks, I am trying to learn patience in all aspects of life and this has been testing me so far. But you along with @QueenCityB and @Smhtwo all seem to be suggesting in the same direction so I think that is what I will go with and give them some time to show.
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Temps perfect.
Spark a bowl and do something else.
Before long when you look in…
Poof…
Little green life!
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Seedlings always test my patience We all want them to grow fast. But The root system will start to develop first before you see foliage take off. I also cut back to 18/6 as mentioned once I get a small seedling.
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You all are pretty much backing up some of the trusted info Ive gotten. Just had to verify, part of my OCD…did someone say bowl???
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Ok, part 2(sorry). Just checked in, now that lights are on, the temp sits around 82-83 and the humidity stays around 71-73. I have a small clip fan blowing down on the light and a inline fan but when the inline runs it sucks all the humidity out (35%ish)is this ok or is there a solution?
You dont need to run a fan yet
High humidity in a still tranquil dome environment is good.
The dome keeps it high to sorta help you make sure all the baby cells stay hydrated when it is just starting life.
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Ok, I was more concerned about the temp. I thought 80 might be pushing it
And soil a little warmer is good too.
Just like mamas womb.
You’re all set.
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Mine go straight into their forever home and places under my HLG lights running full blast.
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Hello @MrPeat , I was wondering since you mentioned it. How do you like your HLG? I was looking at the HLG 100 V2 vs the Spiderfarm SF 1000 for my next light.