thegoodeye
Active Member
When my tap root is long enough(through paper towel method) to transplant into Aerogarden pod, won't there be a huge temperature change and shock to the sensitive tap root? We've always read that seedlings like it dark and warm when germinating and the Aerogarden reservoir and pod sponge are going to be very, very cool. How big a deal is going from a warm, humid environment(top of hot water heater in humidity dome) to the very cool Aerogarden? If the tap root is already about 3/8" when I plant into pod, do I still need to keep the pod covered and in the dark when placed into the Aerogarden or is it ok to turn the Aerogarden lights on and the tap root exposed to a small amount of light?
Also, what is a good technique for taking the seedling from paper towel to pod? Tweasers? I read that you should not pull the seed off the paper, but instead cut around the tap root and leave it attached to the paper so as not to rough up the root.
Also, what is a good technique for taking the seedling from paper towel to pod? Tweasers? I read that you should not pull the seed off the paper, but instead cut around the tap root and leave it attached to the paper so as not to rough up the root.