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cody8892000 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-01-2008, 08:53 PM

is it ok to germinate seeds under a light? im using the paper towel method and to keep them warm im keeping them right next to my plants under the lights

blanchdave · #2 (**permalink**) 03-01-2008, 09:32 PM

u want em in darkness.... wrap them in something that'll keep the light out

trogdor4564 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-01-2008, 11:13 PM

I say with 24 hrs of light. I have tried darkness before and didnt work. but everytime i use a light it works. I always get 100% germination. Take a couple paper towels and fold them up into quarters then keep them damp at all times. Put in humidome if needed. I suggest the light though it gives me the best results.

paint_u_dgt · #4 (**permalink**) 03-02-2008, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by trogdor4564

I say with 24 hrs of light. I have tried darkness before and didnt work. but everytime i use a light it works. I always get 100% germination. Take a couple paper towels and fold them up into quarters then keep them damp at all times. Put in humidome if needed. I suggest the light though it gives me the best results.

Yep yep me to thats the way i do it.... i got like 80-90% germ rate never worked for me in the dark either

Bloomdido · #5 (**permalink**) 03-02-2008, 12:46 PM

I put mine in coco soaked coco discs this time. 5mm below the surface. They are already 6cm tall and the tap root has cleared the medium. This is after 5 days! I won't bother germinating again. This was done under 250w low energy cool light.

ratatata · #6 (**permalink**) 03-02-2008, 08:41 PM

Seeds don't require light to germinate. Required conditions are correct temp., moisture and maybe a little pressure on the seed walls. If you get better results under light, all I can say is that your room isn't warm enough for a fast germination and the lamp provides that.

I've had 100% success in darkness from bagseed so far (6 paper towels, 1 straight soil)

hiigel · #7 (**permalink**) 03-02-2008, 11:11 PM

Nature people, nature. Plant the seed in dirt, water it, and put it under a light, watch what happens!!!
Hiigel

cody8892000 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-03-2008, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by hiigel

Nature people, nature. Plant the seed in dirt, water it, and put it under a light, watch what happens!!!
Hiigel

i have......nothing happened...put in a humidity dome too temps set at 78

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#1 (permalink) 03-01-2008, 08:53 PM
cody8892000 Just a few weeks! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Corrupt US Posts: 222	germinate seeds in darkness or lights on? is it ok to germinate seeds under a light? im using the paper towel method and to keep them warm im keeping them right next to my plants under the lights

#2 (permalink) 03-01-2008, 09:32 PM
blanchdave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 240	u want em in darkness.... wrap them in something that'll keep the light out __________________ Most recent Grow journal HERE

#3 (permalink) 03-01-2008, 11:13 PM
trogdor4564 Grow Addiction?? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 425	I say with 24 hrs of light. I have tried darkness before and didnt work. but everytime i use a light it works. I always get 100% germination. Take a couple paper towels and fold them up into quarters then keep them damp at all times. Put in humidome if needed. I suggest the light though it gives me the best results.

#5 (permalink) 03-02-2008, 12:46 PM
Bloomdido Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 14	I put mine in coco soaked coco discs this time. 5mm below the surface. They are already 6cm tall and the tap root has cleared the medium. This is after 5 days! I won't bother germinating again. This was done under 250w low energy cool light.

#6 (permalink) 03-02-2008, 08:41 PM
ratatata Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 169	Seeds don't require light to germinate. Required conditions are correct temp., moisture and maybe a little pressure on the seed walls. If you get better results under light, all I can say is that your room isn't warm enough for a fast germination and the lamp provides that. I've had 100% success in darkness from bagseed so far (6 paper towels, 1 straight soil)

#7 (permalink) 03-02-2008, 11:11 PM
hiigel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 352	Light or dark Nature people, nature. Plant the seed in dirt, water it, and put it under a light, watch what happens!!! Hiigel

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