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8 hours ago, DeltaMelter said:

+1 for float tech, works a treat and saves you wasting medium on duff beans. Also the one with the biggest tap root is usually the most vigorous plant too ime - so that one gets labelled #1 when potted up :)

 

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Exactly what I do. Biggest baby gets number one spot!

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Going to try the 24hr soak and paper towel method to see will I have any success large.20240428_124729.jpg.0d7a833524bb799ad2c14dbf7225e57c.jpglarge.20240428_124813.jpg.218fe261ead031bac4a94f449187bee3.jpglarge.20240428_124811.jpg.e44f991d2072704e49e1d1eb0d3005a2.jpg

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I usually drop in water till they split but had a stubborn couple and did just what u did above @Celtic voyager all cracked a lot quicker using that method just make sure the kitchen roll doesn't dry out.

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4 minutes ago, murphyblue said:

I usually drop in water till they split but had a stubborn couple and did just what u did above @Celtic voyager all cracked a lot quicker using that method just make sure the kitchen roll doesn't dry out.

I never tried this properly before, always just straight to medium. 

Just trying this to satisfy my own curiosity. 

 

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I soak 24hrs in water, then 12-24hr in kitchen towel.(until cracked), this has a quicker turn around.

 

The thing I don't like about planting straight into the soil method is when you're growing multiple strains it's a pain to find out one of your plants didn't germ a week or two later, this then fucks up your plans to have all your plants the same ages and size at the same time ready for flipping.

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Going to give this a try, to see is there any difference to what I'm using nowlarge.Screenshot_20240428_181018_Chrome.jpg.4b0b0929abbd654545e455af463cf1e5.jpg

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Multipurpose compost sieved and mixed about 8:1 with perlite. Mixed together while spraying water so it’s evenly wet. Leave it in the propagator for a few hours to bring up to temperature. Seeds planted 15mm deep, cover and a light sprinkle of vermiculite to stop any algae on the surface. A splash of water over the top and 3-5 days later they should all be up.

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