New Grow

[Rootsruler]

I like to use a vertical germinator to sprout my seeds.

[Allenpro]

That is cool, I have never seen that either

[dirtymike]

Germination tower, excellent head start. Easy for DWC for sure

[Rootsruler]

I got the idea from an old hippy that I used to work for up in Nor Cal in the early 90's. He used a CD case. The one in the picture comes from another grow site I frequent. There are a bunch of 3D printer crazies on there and when I spotted them making an improved version I bought one.

The hippy told me he prefers sprouting seeds vertically because in nature when the seed sprouts the tap root grows down so this was a way of providing that along with having a way to successfully sprout seeds.

While a CD case works well, these work even better. If y'all want one I'll ask the 3D guys if they'll print up a few for you. I got one of the early ones. One of the last ones I saw coming off the printer was using multicolor filaments so it was pretty wild looking. Same function just not so bland!!!

[ductwizard]

i think i saw how to dyi one of those in the tutorials section

[dirtymike]

Straight in The soil. Jiffy pods I don't do.

[Wayzee]

Less transplanting or you just don't see the point?

[Wayzee]

How long do you soak your seeds for?

[dirtymike]

Don't see the point, seems like just another step to waste money. 24-36 hour soak before paper towel. Text book germination method.

[Wayzee]

Well after trying to germinate another 2 blue dream seeds, this time with no heat mat only at room temperature and I have nothing. Starting to think it's the seedbank I'm using as I've had better success with starting the last few random bag seeds than I've had with these "proper" ones.
I've sent a nice email to the seedbank asking how old and if other people are having trouble popping their seeds, not that I expect an honest reply but just so I can try hit them up for some freebies or a refund.