FFOF/seedlings

Is it fine to start seedlings off in fox farm O.F. soil?

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From the number of posts we see with people burning seedling in FFOF I say no. I would start them in a 20 oz cup of Pro Mix then transplant to a 6" pot of FFOF after a week or two.

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Could I use peat pods to germ them, leave them in the peat pod for a week, while watering, then put peat pod in the ffof?

I've done the peat pod into FFOF, and straight seed into FFOF. I have never burned a seedling either way. I'm sure some strains are more sensitive but mine have never had an issue. I hear their Light Warrior is good for seedlings. I also hear that is is just FFOF with more perlite mixed in.

^I was just getting ready to recommend light warrior.

Thanks everyone, when you germed in the peat pod did you place to peat pod in the soil as soon as the seed cracked? I'm trying to avoid buying any more items if i can, already purchased ffof, 4" inline fan with carbon filter, 150watt hps, and fox farm nutes. Lol i went from 3 cfls to all that due to this site and all its friendly informative members.

Sounds like you're moving up! Don't worry, you'll never stop buying grow equipment.
Just put the expanded peat pod right into the FFOF. Its roots will be able to handle the food by the time the escape from the peat.

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Taliwacker there's a germination pictorial in Weed Science, download below.

I love you all. Thanks. Im starting with unknown bagseed first, just to make sure i don't f anything up. Then i'll be placing a order with attitude. Tonight im going to get a ph tester and a temp sensor, then im good to grow. When germinating in peat pod, should i keep it in the dark till it cracks or immediately put it under the light?

He's doing same thing I,am. Light 'fan and soil. Can I mix scotts and MG potting mix together in 5gal pots. I have 2 big bags I need to used. Pots not mix now, drive for FFOF is 2 hours there and back! Tell me, I want the best, like I don't already know!

I stick my seeds right into a ffof mixed with organic conditioner that contains bark, peat moss, and so on I just started this on my second grow and my babies are 10x better than before I have no issues using ffof for seedlings and I wait to put it under light till I see the first set of true leaves

Mix half ocean forest and half light warrior in a cup, place seedling, water and cover with clear plastic or humidity dome, light or dark as long as the soil stays warm and moist they always pop up and no transplant shock from pre-germ

FFOF is fine for seedlings IMO, I dont know how people burn plants in it. Germ first then plant and FFOF is good for 30 days.

I agree i think the ppl who burn there seedlings in FFOF germinated in it . After you start them in a peat pod or rapid rooter they have established roots that can handle the soil . I have done it either way though I think it does have to do with how sensitive the strain is.

i always use the paper towel method and then plop my germinated seeds into ffof w/ 20-30% perlite. then water deep once right after planting. seed sprouts in about a week. personally i think this is the easiest part. this has worked 100% of the time for me.

rene112388 said:

I stick my seeds right into a ffof mixed with organic conditioner that contains bark, peat moss, and so on I just started this on my second grow and my babies are 10x better than before I have no issues using ffof for seedlings and I wait to put it under light till I see the first set of true leaves

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How far into germination are they when you do that, i.e. sprout size from the seed etc.? What organic conditioner would you recommend?

FFOF is the best seed starter from my experiences. 1 week in FFOF below and distilled H20

I also started my seedlings in FFOF and they are doing great only 9 days in and they are growing their second set of true leaves im doing easy ryders which is a stable strain when it comes to nutes and soil but i say stick em in brotha you should be fine... My grow is in my sig using the whole fox farm like big bloom grow big and tiger bloom.. and of course FFOF. check it out and feel free to ask any questions you might have

Schmarmpit said:

I've done the peat pod into FFOF, and straight seed into FFOF. I have never burned a seedling either way. I'm sure some strains are more sensitive but mine have never had an issue. I hear their Light Warrior is good for seedlings. I also hear that is is just FFOF with more perlite mixed in.

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agreed i either use jiffy pellets or rapid rooter plugs then straight into ffof never burn

I started white widow in FFOF and it was going to burn it to a crisp. I had to take the poor girl out of her home. I put it back into the FFOF after about a week. See the ends on the first pic? The green one was I think 2 days after I changed dirt.... Some can take it I would say WW cant.


Dont go by the date posted I couldnt keep the date right, lol