TealAtlas: Soil, Dark Angel, 2020, First Grow

[tealatlas]

Strain: Dark Angel, Hybrid
Indoor Grow, 48" x 48" x 80"
Soil, Fox Farm Ocean Forest Mixed w/ 33% Perlite, 5gal aerated buckets
LED, BESTVA DC Series 2000W (HID equiv 700W)


Hey there! First grow here. I've bought books, scoured the web, and done about a month's worth of exhaustive research -- and now is the time. Since this is my first grow, it's also my first Grow Journal, so please bear with me and let me know what info I'm missing and what you want to see!

I'll also be working with my friend @southsidebecky throughout this process, so she may be popping into the thread with questions or info as well.

We're germinating today, 12/30/2019, by placing seeds in a pyrex bowl with bottled spring water for the next 14 hours or so. We're using the method described by the seed bank, Crop King.

 

[Silverfox125]

Got the good seat!

 

[tealatlas]

We've moved the seeds to a paper towel to germinate. I'd probably be doing this differently if I weren't mandated to by a germination guarantee, but alas... here we are. Will update if there's a change...

 

[Silverfox125]

I’ve always used the paper towel method. It always works

 

[tealatlas]

I’ve always used the paper towel method. It always works

That's good to know... It seems like everyone has their own method that they swear by, but this does seem very straightforward...

 

[Backlipslide]

I’m in! I’m happy to follow along!

 

[Backlipslide]

Yes everybody has their own methods they swear by. Easiest thing to do, is find a way that’s working for you and roll with it!

 

[tealatlas]

They've been hanging out in their paper towel fort for a couple of days or so. I put a thicker paper towel under the seeds yesterday. Will update once there's some more movement...

 

[Silverfox125]

My method is to put the paper towel in a ziplock back. Place that in between to plates “facing” each other and then put it on top of refrigerator. The warmth helps them germinate. Good luck. Let’s hope they pop soon

 

[tealatlas]

My method is to put the paper towel in a ziplock back. Place that in between to plates “facing” each other and then put it on top of refrigerator. The warmth helps them germinate. Good luck. Let’s hope they pop soon

Yeah, if I don't see any action too terribly soon, I'll probably do something along those lines. Thanks for the info!

 

[Silverfox125]

I just popped two over the weekend!!

my favorite plants in the garden always seem to be what ever is next lol

 

[tealatlas]

So after a few days of worrying, it appears that we have the start of a tap root on 4/5 of our seeds. We've made a few changes to our germination setup... such as keeping the room consistently warmer, switching to a paper plate, and placing a humidifier and a hygrometer near the seeds. I also covered the seeds/paper towel with a clear ceramic plate so that the seeds would stay moist but still be able to feel the air.

Pictured is an experiment where I was sticking one end of paper towel into a water bottle and closing the lid in an attempt to keep more consistent moisture. It was a good thought, but I think it was taking in too much, so I got rid of it. Seems to be doing well enough regardless.

Yay!

 

[tealatlas]

 

[Silverfox125]

We have life!!!

 

[Silverfox125]

What’s cool is I just germed some too planted them last night. With any luck we will be harvesting around the same time!!

I’ll start a journal in a bit and tag you. I’m trying to put off having 3 active journals for a bit lol

 

[THC Onlyfans]

count me in on this journey! I have lots of learning to do so love watching the action from the start!

 

[tealatlas]

What’s cool is I just germed some too planted them last night. With any luck we will be harvesting around the same time!!

I’ll start a journal in a bit and tag you. I’m trying to put off having 3 active journals for a bit lol

Nice! Let's do it!

 

[tealatlas]

Business as usual... tap roots are still generally pretty small, except for one very enthusiastic sprout. Looks like we'll be potting within the next week or so for most.

 

[Backlipslide]

Hopefully you get those seeds into soil this weekend. Don’t want them in the paper towel for too long.

 

[tealatlas]

Hopefully you get those seeds into soil this weekend. Don’t want them in the paper towel for too long.

General rule of thumb that I've heard is to pot them once the tap root reaches about an inch or so. I think we're definitely there with the one...