Germinating an Autoflower seed

[AtownSmoker]

So I have some Northern lights Auto fems by Vision on the way. What's everyone's thoughts on which method I should use to germinate? Paper towel, cup of water? Something easier? I unsuccessfully germinated a few big bangs by paper towels and cup or water method :/ I was using RO water to germinate in both methods.

 

[vostok]

There is a very good autoflower section here at RIU. cruise thru for ideas by far the best for autos is straight to dirt, tho I confess I soak in a glass of water overnight, to speed up water absorption, and heance germ, depends on what skill you have

 

[FourZeroTwo]

Cup of water method is the best for me. (growing autoflowers)

 

[WDIK]

Shouldn't be different than any other seed.

 

[vostok]

Shouldn't be different than any other seed.

So very different ...go grow some autos and you will learn the clock is running for the moment they crack, just completed a run of Short Stuff Auto #1 ,,now that sucker went to bud by the time its second laterals appeared ...let me find the add http://www.autofloweringseeds.com/short-stuff-1-autoflowering-feminised-seeds-3892 .caught me by surprise as I had intended to FIM ...photos to my blog: soon!

 

[AtownSmoker]

Aahh so with the Water and cup method should I have planted as soon as I noticed it crack open? I patiently waited for the tail to sprout out, and it never happened. I did get my power flower fem seed to germinate and grow with the paper towel method. I had two big bangs in with it and those didn't sprout. Confused lol

 

[kcbudluvr]

I always just drop mine right in dirt from the get go. I try to stick to the KISS principle as much as possible. Haven't had any problems germinating yet.

 

[AtownSmoker]

From the get go as-in no germination method? And also what is the KiSS method, sounds intriguing!

 

[AtownSmoker]

Just stumbled upon this, look legit! What ya think?

m.youtube.com/watch?v=GjucK_Ka7fA

 

[kcbudluvr]

From the get go as-in no germination method? And also what is the KiSS method, sounds intriguing!

KISS - Keep it simple stupid.

Yep, from the get go meaning I drop the seed right in the dirt, add water, and watch it grow. The seeds really do know what to do all on their own. They've been doing it for a looooooooong time with no human intervention. Good luck on your grow.

 

[Dimebagwylde Wylde]

With my auto I used the paper towel method, sprouted in a day and a half, planted it and she's doing great.

 

[WDIK]

So very different ...go grow some autos and you will learn the clock is running for the moment they crack, just completed a run of Short Stuff Auto #1 ,,now that sucker went to bud by the time its second laterals appeared ...let me find the add http://www.autofloweringseeds.com/short-stuff-1-autoflowering-feminised-seeds-3892 .caught me by surprise as I had intended to FIM ...photos to my blog: soon!

I'm growing a couple of autos right now. Yes, you are correct, care and needs are different when growing. As far as the "seed germination" method, it shouldn't be any different.

 

[AtownSmoker]

Does it matter what kind of water I use? I was using straight RO water with nothing added to it.

 

[Flagg420]

w/ seeds yea, RO or even (and only at this stage) distilled. Nutes hurt baby roots, gotta get their teeth before you go throwin steaks at 'em n all. I soak mine in a cup overnight, RO water, then straight into the flowing pot, pre-mixed w/ dirt/perlite/stones, Plain RO water for first few days (the dirts got all the nutes it needs for at least a week) then I start in w/ 1/4str veg nutes.... mind you, I'm on my first autoflower, so mostly, I'm talkin out my ass Happy growing!