GringoLoco
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How to start seeds in a StinkBud Aeroponic Cloner
By El GringoLoco
Having tried many different methods of growing including soil, soilless medium, DWC, etc., I found that StinkBuds Aero/NFT system (http://www.stinkbuddies.com) was by far the best method in terms of all the aspects that mattered to me:
Ease of construction
Availability of materials
Ease of maintenance
No need for grow medium
Minimal effort results in higher yields than other methods
When I first built Stinks systems, I wanted to insure that it would offer a complete life cycle system, from seed to flower. Although I first tried this method using rockwool cubes (old habits are hard to break), I found it a bit of a pain when transferring and eventually had to remove the rockwool, along with half of the root system!
The method of starting seeds presented has worked for me with a 100% success ratio thus far, I hope it helps you get your next batch going without delay!
Items Needed:
2 Square of paper towel (The good quality one works best, although you can also use gauze, cheesecloth, or similar material I stick with Bounty)
Net pot
Neoprene collar
StinkBud or comparable Aeroponic cloner
Seed(s)
Lets get started!
Place your seed(s) in the center of your paper towel square
 
Bunch up paper towel, making sure the opening stay at the top and place in net pot
 
Cover with neoprene and place in the cloner
 
After a couple of days, seed(s) should have cracked and begun to show a tap root
At this point you can put it back in and let it get a bit longer (about an inch) before placing it in neoprene, as I used to do, or you can take a neoprene collar, make a small hole in the center to where it looks like this
 
Then gently place the seed with tiny tap root into the hole, slightly wedging the seed in with the root sticking out
I push the collar down a little further than I usually would
 
As long as the tap root is sticking out it will get wet and continue its growth
Within a few days the seedling will shoot up and down slowly adjusting itself in the collar. Once the seedling is a few inches taller I will then transplant her to a regular collar for better support.
A simple way to start a great plant in a awesome system!
Happy growing!
El Gringo Loco
By El GringoLoco
Having tried many different methods of growing including soil, soilless medium, DWC, etc., I found that StinkBuds Aero/NFT system (http://www.stinkbuddies.com) was by far the best method in terms of all the aspects that mattered to me:
Ease of construction
Availability of materials
Ease of maintenance
No need for grow medium
Minimal effort results in higher yields than other methods
When I first built Stinks systems, I wanted to insure that it would offer a complete life cycle system, from seed to flower. Although I first tried this method using rockwool cubes (old habits are hard to break), I found it a bit of a pain when transferring and eventually had to remove the rockwool, along with half of the root system!
The method of starting seeds presented has worked for me with a 100% success ratio thus far, I hope it helps you get your next batch going without delay!
Items Needed:
2 Square of paper towel (The good quality one works best, although you can also use gauze, cheesecloth, or similar material I stick with Bounty)
Net pot
Neoprene collar
StinkBud or comparable Aeroponic cloner
Seed(s)
Lets get started!
Place your seed(s) in the center of your paper towel square
 
Bunch up paper towel, making sure the opening stay at the top and place in net pot
 
Cover with neoprene and place in the cloner
 
After a couple of days, seed(s) should have cracked and begun to show a tap root
At this point you can put it back in and let it get a bit longer (about an inch) before placing it in neoprene, as I used to do, or you can take a neoprene collar, make a small hole in the center to where it looks like this
 
Then gently place the seed with tiny tap root into the hole, slightly wedging the seed in with the root sticking out
I push the collar down a little further than I usually would
 
As long as the tap root is sticking out it will get wet and continue its growth
Within a few days the seedling will shoot up and down slowly adjusting itself in the collar. Once the seedling is a few inches taller I will then transplant her to a regular collar for better support.
A simple way to start a great plant in a awesome system!
Happy growing!
El Gringo Loco
Rated 5 too , thanks man.
