Just started germination. question about timing set-up

[jnt62]

I just placed fem OG Kush Auto seeds in prepared Rockwool. I want to run my 6, 2-gallon bucket, w/hydroton set-up with H2O2 and water to sterilize everything, then flush. Then mix nutes and move the seedling to the system.

How long should I wait after the seeds pop to start this regime so that the reservoir won't be sitting too long? I guess you can tell this is my first grow



Thanks, Folks

 

[Barney86]

Take your time rooting them up first mate. Don't plug em in straight away.
Takes about 2 weeks to get them lookin like this. 17 days there I think.
I'm a dick and forgot to put a cover over them that time but if you keep the roots dark they grow much longer.

 

[jnt62]

Nice looking root mass! I appreciate your help. That is just what I was looking for.

Thanks much!!!

 

[Barney86]

No worries mate. Keep the cubes moist but not wet and don't ever let them dry out. Use barely any nutes while they're in them and feed with a spray bottle. It's just easier to keep them the right level of wet. Easier under a smaller powered light aswell. I use a 130w CFL reflector that can be kept 6inches away.

 

[jnt62]

I saved some of the PH balanced 500PPM nut water I soaked the cubes in and put it in a spray bottle. I was using a 2ft, 2 bulb T5 6500K but it kept raising the temp to 82. I thought I should just use a temp controlled heating mat set at 72 and wait until the 1st one pops before turning on the light

 

[jnt62]

Barney86

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Well, all but 1 poped over the weekend. The 1st 2 shot up to the dome. I'm sure it will all work out as long as they don't stretch much more. I had the light about 2" - 3" above the dome. Maybe it is just the strain????