Today, I start the test grow! Like the background info says, this is some bagseed that I found in one of my jars, and I figured it would be the perfect chance to test my tent, lighting equipment, and ventilation, as well as get used to the process of growing, and seeing how the plant reacts to the changes I make.
As for the germination process itself, I went off of what I remembered, instead of looking it up like an intelligent individual would. I wet some paper towels, put the seed in between, set it on a plate, and put it in the cupboard. I totally ignored the fact that water will evaporate at room temperature, and didn't cover the plate. Also, being in Colorado where our relative humidity is somewhere between 20 and 25% most of the time didn't help either.
So, what happened? Well, the paper towels dried out, and I thought it was over before it began. I then found a different method, where you place the damp paper towels and seeds in plastic bag. This keeps the moisture in, but I'm not sure if the seed needs to be able to breathe. So, I'm opening the bag every few hours to let it get some fresh air.
No pictures since it's just a seed in some wet paper towels in a bag. Here's to hoping she pops!
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