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Unfortunately that one was definitely dead and I honestly feel a little bad for it's suffering. Pretty sure the initial over watering and a 300 watt LED made sure she never stood a chance. Pulled it out after it was completely yellow and falling. Most of the taproot grew curved to the side and was brown.

I have followed advice of previous posts and put 2 60w 2700 CFLs about two inches away on a Jack Herer photo fem. It was already germinated and I planted, taproot down, today. Medium is a seed starter made of coco coir in the same peat pot, but I did use the bigger one. Not much bigger. Watered right before I put the seed in. Will be checking soil a little closer this time and not deciding to water by how it looks on the surface.

Taproot curled on this one too and I'm not sure why that keeps happening. Didn't attempt to straighten per advice of this site. Chose start in soil with peat pots to reduce transplanting difficulties. This taproot wasn't as long to start though so it might do better even though it's curved. I am using a wet paper towel in a sandwich bag. Then it goes into the peat pot, watered first, just under the surface. Then a couple drops of water. This is now under the two 60 watt 2700, only ones available at the store. Hopefully tomorrow evening or so it'll be popping up!
 
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My struggle on this site is reading so much that is not relevant to the stage I'm in. I followed germination tutorial. Both germinated. This was the first. When it started to look bad I germinated a second. Very first grow so it's one at a time.
 
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I did get great pics. I like seeing the setups too. It seems you have a very efficient method. Thanks for sharing.

I planned to transplant to a 1 gal when the leaves get outgrow the peat pot, planting pot and all. The 1 gal would be a mix 1 part Kind Soil mixed with Roots Organic. Then two or three weeks before flower move to 5 gal. I believe Kind Soil instruction is 1lb per gal. Might go a little lighter in the 1 gallon though. Kind Soil also advises not to water to run off. I'll be using distilled water. Any thoughts on that?

Should I have a step in between peat pot and 1 gal? Following the simple transplant guide here on GWE, kind of, solo cup (peat pot)--> 1gal--->5gal.

Thank you for the detailed information. Simplified things for me.
 
Peat pot to 1 gallon to 5 gallon should be fine. Next grow I highly recommend starting in rapid rooters.
 
Hey terrafirma00042
Sorry your first grow didn't grow, Just keep trying and you will do get.
You should start a grow Journal for your new seed, update it often with pictures and what's on your mind. Alot of us would stub in to help/watch with progress and as you can see The forum is a fast way to get help, answers, as well as guidance to the different stages and pages of growweedeasy.com.
not to mention we love watch a grow start to finish.
good luck and look forward to your success.
 
https://www.amazon.com/Shengsite-Hy...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NPTWGH9HKZ2XWZ6EZVCX. I use a light like this on all my seedlings until they are ready to go in the tent or outside. I keep it wrapped with a bath towel making a little temp tent with the light about 8 to 10 inches above the plants. Germinate my seeds in moist rapid rooters until they are about 3 inches tall then sink the rapid rooter into my soil mix into a 6 inch pot, then when she gets bigger I move to it's final pot. Next time try mixing some Coco in with your seed starter soil and an extra hand full of perlite, this should help your over watering issues. I can't tell for sure, but it looks like you are using those jiffy seed starter pots? Be careful of those because they hold moisture, and I have had mold issues with them in the past. Gently water your plants, and tear away those pots and place the ball into it's final pot when you are ready to transplant.
 
Well two days ago my Jack Herer sprouted. Today 10/13 the first leaves have not opened. The seed casing is off. There is some gunk from the casing on what would be the underside on one of the first leaves, but they are closed. Still under 2 60w CFL. Should I get surgical and help it open?
 
I got it off! It was definitely part of the seed. It was like a film. When it came off I realized it was a part of, and attached to, the seed. I can now see the true leaves and one of the first leaves was stunted, part with most of the internal casing. The film kind of acted like a glue and stuck the first leaves together.

That was an exciting moment in time.

Thanks, Mr.furley!
 
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