Materials Needed:
Seeds
We will use Basil and Lettuce.
Growing media
Rock Wool
Water
No need for nutrients - Low PPM
pH Adjuster
pH Up
pH Down
Storage Container
Small pencil or toothpick
Labels (if needed)
Procedure:
Pictures HERE!
1) Prepare Media
Soak Rock wool
2) Adjust pH
Using the pH Up or Down, adjust the water to 5.5-6.5 (6.0 is great)
3) Plant seeds
Create a small hole for the seeds to drop into using a thin stick or toothpick
Place 1-2 seeds in each hole.
Close hole with small pencil or toothpick
4) Place in a storage container (not required but will likely have higher success rate)
Some airflow needed
Make sure they are in a humid environment.
place under a fluorescent grow light
Plants should sprout in a few days.
Could take 3-7 days but up to 2 weeks depending on the plant.
Transfer plants to systems when leaves are fully established (2weeks)