Forum & seedling newby needing some advice

[jakethompson324]

Hey everyone I’m new here not new to the scene but new to the forum and seeds. First seeds I have started. Fem blue grape fuel (6) cafe racer (3) and v008 (6) all hybrids 3 seeds didn’t sprout at all and have lost 2 seedlings and the remainder look Thule they aren’t doing well. Using Amazon seed starting kit with dome, and 2 full spectrum lights and maxi root organic fert, and espoma organic seed starting soil. Below are photos of current lmk what you guys think! Thanks in advanced!

This last watering (today) I did switch from the fert/water mix to straight water.

 

[zigzagman1960]

No fertilizer they’ too young—those first little round leaves provide enough nutrients to the plant for a while

They’re stretching to much and falling over—a drop light(60w or so) set about 6inches from those seedlings will keep them short and stout—remove the drop light after a couple sets of leaves. This is to be done along with your grow lights. When you pull those seedlings out for transplant bury the stem to shorten the plant.

Looks like they’re drowning too. Don’t water as often

 

[jakethompson324]

Thanks! I’ll add a light and cut back on water no fert!

 

[bluter]

they are damping off. it's too wet. the light looks weak. and they don't need a dome at all.

edit : transplant anything still alive into a drier media and solo cup now. bury the lanky stems. leave alone 24hrs and water in lightly, depending on media choice. like a mist foliar.

 

[Greenvein]

Hey everyone I’m new here not new to the scene but new to the forum and seeds. First seeds I have started. Fem blue grape fuel (6) cafe racer (3) and v008 (6) all hybrids 3 seeds didn’t sprout at all and have lost 2 seedlings and the remainder look Thule they aren’t doing well. Using Amazon seed starting kit with dome, and 2 full spectrum lights and maxi root organic fert, and espoma organic seed starting soil. Below are photos of current lmk what you guys think! Thanks in advanced!

This last watering (today) I did switch from the fert/water mix to straight water.

Welcome to 420mag Mate you come to the right place
If you have a toothpick or something maybe try prop those up?
Can you see roots at the bottom? Those pods are tiny! You'd probably have to put them in pots by the time they need water..

Next time try a lightly fertilised soil in a solo cup.. water before the seed goes then watch it grow.. your next attempt will be a walk in the park

 

[bluter]

if all you have is the media in the bag then transplant into that and a solo cup right now. bury up the stems. make sure they are supported.

edit: forgot - get whatever light you have move closer after the transplant. then probably get something better.

 

[jakethompson324]

Thanks everyone, I will transplant into dry soil now and burry some stem. Wait to water a bit. Yes I agree the light looks too dim but that light isn’t the grow light that’s just my kitchen range vent light lol and I’ll remove dome and get back to you guys with pics in a couple days! Thanks again

 

[jakethompson324]

Update this was a fast update lol I ran to the store and picked up a new light (in photos and here’s a pic of the new set up. Just worried about not watering right now cause this light puts off a lot of heat and all the new soil in the pots is bone dry. And btw what’s preferred timing/ color at this stage? Thanks!

 

[jakethompson324]

Here’s photos.

 

[Sueet]

Thanks everyone, I will transplant into dry soil now and burry some stem. Wait to water a bit. Yes I agree the light looks too dim but that light isn’t the grow light that’s just my kitchen range vent light lol and I’ll remove dome and get back to you guys with pics in a couple days! Thanks again

They weren't saying your light is too dim because of the pictures, they were saying it because of how the plants are responding. I see the grow light isn't very far above the plants in the next to last pic, was it already that close before, when the seeds germinated? If the light was already that close and the seedlings stretched up like that anyway, the light is not sufficient.

 

[bluter]

t5s are good for seedlings. give them a water, water in slowly, a bit at a time, until you get runoff.

edit : there better be holes in the bottom of the cups lol

 

[bluter]

that's about the right distance for that light and the plants. they'll need more going forward.

 

[Phytoplankton]

Here’s photos.

How many watts does that light draw (from the wall)?

 

[jakethompson324]

No this is “new” light set up, I just purchased it 20min ago and re potted the plants. The light is rated 182 watts, the par/ppf is 215 and has many functions. Photo below of the functions

 

[jakethompson324]

t5s are good for seedlings. give them a water, water in slowly, a bit at a time, until you get runoff.

edit : there better be holes in the bottom of the cups lol

These are led strips not removable not technically t5 bulbs light info posted in the last post. But it’s a t5/bulb style light

 

[bluter]

it'll be ok for seedlings but not much beyond. you're gonna want more real soon.

edit : what is the long term plan for these ? are they going to be an inside or an outside grow ?

 

[jakethompson324]

it'll be ok for seedlings but not much beyond. you're gonna want more real soon.

edit : what is the long term plan for these ? are they going to be an inside or an outside grow ?

Outdoor, I usually buy plants but decided to do seeds this year so just starting indoors and going out when big/strong enough to survive.

 

[Greenvein]

Here’s photos.

Much better
The soil will still need water but usually the media has been fully saturated before transplant or before seed goes in then you won't have to water again for a bit.

Solo cups need drainage too like this

or

Youl be off to a mus stronger start now good luck

 

[CaptainLucky]

Welcome to the @420 Magazine family @jakethompson324 the best site on the web for expert advice. I recommend you read @Emilya Green’s post about watering. CL

 

[jakethompson324]

Much better
The soil will still need water but usually the media has been fully saturated before transplant or before seed goes in then you won't have to water again for a bit.

Solo cups need drainage too like this

or

Youl be off to a mus stronger start now good luck

Thanks I did add drainage holes already to the bottom of each cup. And thanks I will read her info! I’ll keep updated through this progress! Thanks again guys!