Planting¶

Germination¶

1. Place seeds in moistened grow cubes (use plain water, pH ~6.0 — not nutrient solution).
2. Place cubes in a germination tray with a humidity dome.
3. Keep warm (20–25 °C); use a seedling heat mat if needed.
4. Check daily that cubes are moist; drain excess water from tray.
5. Germination typically takes 3–7 days.

Nursery Phase¶

Once germinated, seedlings move to a nursery tray under light.

• Begin dilute nutrient solution: ~¼ concentration (300–500 µS/cm EC).
• Gradually increase light exposure.
• Grow until first true leaves form (≈1–2 weeks).
• Target: 5–7 cm tall before transplanting.

Transplanting¶

• Break apart individual cubes and place one per channel hole.
• Ensure the cube makes contact with the flowing solution or sits within the medium.
• Inspect for stress signs in the first 24 h.

Staggered Schedule (Example — 6 channels)¶

A staggered planting cycle yields a steady harvest rather than one large flush.

Specific timing depends on crop and channel count — TBD.

Sources¶

• Kyle Gabriel: Planting Seeds