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Rooting issues
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Rooting issues
I know @SmokalottaPOTamus posted about re-potting seedlings but I got a question about rooting. My seedlings keep having a single taproot with maybe 2 or 3 shoots off of it and then nothing. They don’t root well at all. Just dropped a tray on a 2 week old and broke the stem. Trimmed it up and put some hormone on it and in the soil but again, at 2 weeks only a single root had grown. Is it the size of the pot (5 gal.) or am I not doing something right. I got one plant to grow so far and another seedling from an unknown source that’s doing well above the soil. BTW, the unknown seed is in an old yogurt container and doing exceptionally well. 🙄
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Small pot or solo cup to start. You don’t want to goto the 5 gal pot until the plant is established.
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Thx! I’ve heard people say they start in final pot but that’s not been working for me so far. lol
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This is the exact opposite of nature. Limiting root space is not a good thing. Over-watering is always the problem. Not the container size. I’d never grow a seed or clone in a solo cup for any amount of time.
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No one said growing. I said starting and established there is a bid difference. In my case I’ll keep a seedling in a small pot for a little bit clones maybe 2 days just to make sure they don’t have an issue transferring from the cloner. @jmystro
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Didn’t think of it like that, thanks for the info!
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It sounds like you may be over watering, if you start in a 5 gal. pot just a few ounces of water will be plenty every few days or even a week depending on how wet the soil is. Good luck and Happy growing 💚
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I noticed how much water this soil retained in my new seedlings pot. I opted to put her into a 2 gal. pot and try a smaller pot approach with her. FoxFarm soil has stayed extremely moist but not logged down in water. Still pretty good air circulation. Thanks for the info!
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Follow This Germination guide and I guarantee you will be more successful.
Step by Step Instructions:
1. Soak your seeds in water for 14-18 hours.
2. Place some paper towels onto a plate or tray.
3. After the soaking period ends, pour the water and the seeds onto the paper towel(s), making sure to drain off excess water.
4. Fold the moist paper towel(s) over the soaked seeds so that they are fully covered.
5. Place your tray or plate with the wet paper towel(s) and seeds in a warm and dark space that is consistently 75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. (Some use a seed mat or the back of a warm appliance to ensure this temperature range)
6. During this germination stage, keep your seeds moist by pouring some distilled, rain, or spring water onto the paper towels occasionally, so that the seeds are well-saturated but not sitting in pools of water. The paper towel should be dampened but not soaking wet.
7. Keep an eye on your seeds, and once their taproots are 1/4 to 3/4 inches in length, you can plant your seedlings in soil or any other suitable growing medium you are planning to use.
Please Note: It usually takes just 3-7 days for the taproot to be at the right length, but it can sometimes take as long as 14 days.-
Thanks for the well laid out info! I’ll give it a try!
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