kaoyaku 1 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Hey all, first time grower here who definitely needs some guidance.Planted 9 days ago in rockwool.Here's what they look like now: http://oi39.tinypic.com/1t1ush.jpgSoaked the rockwool for 24hrs to adjust pH and planted seeds. Been watering with distilled water and had em inside getting hit with sunlight. Roots are now showing through the bottom of the rockwool. Whats my play? And how do these look?Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz 1,038 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Looking good, don't seem to be stretching and nice colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykol76 653 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Nice start,and welcome to the forum,have a good growing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nattydread Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 What strains are there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaoyaku 1 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 its kalashnikova feminised from GHS. Do you think these can survive outside at this point? Or should i put the rockwool in some pots inside for another week or so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz 1,038 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Depends on temperature outdoor. If it's dropping below 10 Celsius. They don't like it very much. Got mine in the window. Had hail and 5 Celsius today. Supposed to ne late spring/ early summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaoyaku 1 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Might go below 10c one more time at night this year but for the most part its around 20c+. So it seems as if weather is permitting, but do they look ready? I could put some of my soil in solo cups and put the rockwool in there and keep em on the windowsill for a little longer. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldemarine 233 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Might go below 10c one more time at night this year but for the most part its around 20c+. So it seems as if weather is permitting, but do they look ready? I could put some of my soil in solo cups and put the rockwool in there and keep em on the windowsill for a little longer. Any suggestions?Aloha, It is better to create the best root system you can to get the seedlings off to a good start. A good rule of thumb is to transplant when the plant is double or triple the width of the pot (or cube) going from indoors to outdoors can be a shock to the plants and building a outdoor cold-frame has been used for many years with great success. http://www.sunset.co...00400000018537/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzosghost 1,933 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hey man I agree with oldmarine, you need to let the root system grow some more and strengthen up. What I do at this point is transplant to pre-soaked 3in or 4in rockwool blocks, just pop the plug in the hole whilst lookin out for the taproot (main root). I pre-soak in a solution of 0.4-0.8Ec (strain dependent). This will allow the root system to grow further. This is only my method, some people would say to transplant straight into large containers but every person on here will have their own way If the seedling stretches due to heat or whatever you can support with another rockwool plug around the bottom of the stem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
