Virgin auto run oh and journal

[MeEasy]

I've been using peroxide water to soak them in since the mid 90s but the lady that showed me how said to move them to paper towels after 24 hours and that's how I've doing it. I read that you can just leave them in cups until they were ready so I figured I'd try it and either the seeds were not good or the method was not good. It is curious that 2 of the 3 that didn't come up were the same strain but they all had tales when I planted them. It's always possible that it was operator error I've messed up more expensive shit then that in my life 🙃

[SoOrbudgal]

I never used the peroxide method but may in the future for the older photo seeds i got.

[9fingerleafs]

Water peroxide must be used just for a few seconds to sterilize the seeds surface and then drop into clean water, leaving the peroxide mixed with the water may be the reason they didnt gerninate

[CaptainWiese91]

I never tried anything else than sowing them straight in the soil like Mother Nature would have done.
It’s easier to keep dark and moist than in a paper towel

[SoOrbudgal]

I hear ya.....winter i don't know mine took more time to crack with my current round of photos flowering in the tent. I think but who knows....winter?

[MeEasy]

Update = the three never came up good thing I dropped replacement seeds right away. I planted the replacements this morning should have a better turnout I had tried leaving the seeds in a cup to sprout this time instead of staying with my normal paper towel method which was obviously a mistake 🤔 I don't see why it would be different as long as they get a tap root but for some reason I lost more than normal

[PLreef]

SoOrbudgal I feel the same way everyday. Seeing the new growth. Autos grow so fast!

[Canuck147]

Autoflowers is all I grow. Good luck with yours.

[SoOrbudgal]

LOL you are a naughty boy heehee. But oh do you know how to grow i'm really having fun with mine. It's like opening a gift when i unzip the tent every morning.

[MeEasy]

Update = good morning all. I have 5 of the 8 above ground, just in case they don't come up I dropped three more seeds this morning. If they decide to come up I guess I'll have to find room in another tent for any extras. That's the most attractive thing about autos they are pretty flexible with light schedules. I'm going to put up a pic but you can't really see shit in it but figured I took the damn thing I might as well share it 😜 have a good weekend

[MeEasy]

They must have that email stored somewhere because it is word for word the same email I got back from them lol
Stay in touch OlderNOTwiser we can throw tips back n forth, @ me if you do a journal or something. Good luck 🌲😎

[OlderNOTwiser]

I will be starting an auto run in about ten days. My soil is started. I was wondering about autoflowers and when to get the boost started since they're so quick. I sent a note to Green Sunshine and this was the response.

"We often get asked how to best use Earth Dust when growing Autoflowers. This is a basic guide to follow that may help with your success! To start, follow the instructions on your bag to amend your media with the Base mix and allow to cook for 2-4 weeks. It is safe to sow your seeds directly into your soil, however using a peat starter plug can help assure your seeds a safe start. Once you're plant has matured to day 30-35 you will want to apply your top dressing of Boost at a rate of 3-4 tablespoons per gallon of media and rake it into the top 1 inch layer of media and water. Make sure the top layer of your soil stays moist for a couple of days to allow the nutrients to penetrate into the substrate below. This should provide your plant with all of the nutrition it should need to finish its full cycle. If your plants shows any sign of deficiency, try to incorporate a boost or compost teas to supplement. Remember when growing with a living soil, it is best to keep it simple and let nature go to work. Please let us know if you have any questions and happy growing!"

[PLreef]

I'm glad your giving autos a shot. I love growing them. They can be little assholes though. Any little mishap and your yield will suffer. They stunt very easily when seedlings. But once they hit flower they take off like a bat out of hell. Good luck MeEasy!

[HobbitGDF]

Autos are all I've every really done. They have been worth it.
I'm trying photos next and have one going now. Trying to clone but having issues. Autos are great. No worry about light leaks and all that. You can top and mainline and defoliate. Same shit as photos really. You can get to your goal.

[SoOrbudgal]

Congrats on the seedling MeEasy. Don't worry if she looks like they aren't doing nothing i mean you may not see much growth after 2wks but do believe that alot is happening underground, I see a blast off in 3wks. whoot whoot