MRM
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That highly anticipated time has come.
Today I filled a 72 cell float tray with seed starting mix and set it on its maiden voyage to start wicking moisture and make ready for seeds.
I gently poured the mix into the middle of the tray forming a big mound. I then used a piece of 1/4" x 1" x 18" red oak to distribute the media, kind of like screeding concrete (if you're familiar).
I then placed the tray into the float tank. I made the tank from 3/4" oak plywood. It measures 15" x 28" x 3.5" ID. The bottom is a piece of 1/4" ply.
I lined it with 1.5 mil visqueen folded 4 ply. With the liner laid flat in place I added strips tacked to the top to hold the liner in place.
I have had water in the tanks for 1 month and no leaks.
I emptied that water and refilled with 4 gallons and let sit for 3 days.
This tray is dedicated to cigar varieties.
When the seed mix shows proper hydration I will place my seeds.
I will be starting the following (in the trays)
Corojo 99, criolla 98, Dominican Olor, Piloto Cubano, little dutch, long red, lancaster seed leaf, Florida sumatra, Conn broadleaf and a mystery wrapper. This year is kinda narrowing down what I like and next year concentrate on them.
All of my seeds came from nwtseeds and the mystery wrapper was included in my order.
As of now my plan is 6 of each and I'll add a few extra of some to fill the tray.
On the right side of the pic are the lights I will use and you can see the stands they will sit on beside each tank. I will use shims to raise the lights as the plants grow.
Orchid fertilizer and a tds meter, and digital thermo for the water (just for my curiousity).
In another week or so I will start the flue cure tray. This tray is 128 cells and it will hold Cherry Red.
The shelf is one I threw together and sized to fit in front of the south facing window.
This is a spare room of the house and it stays 72°.
Many more pics and posts to come...
Today I filled a 72 cell float tray with seed starting mix and set it on its maiden voyage to start wicking moisture and make ready for seeds.
I gently poured the mix into the middle of the tray forming a big mound. I then used a piece of 1/4" x 1" x 18" red oak to distribute the media, kind of like screeding concrete (if you're familiar).
I then placed the tray into the float tank. I made the tank from 3/4" oak plywood. It measures 15" x 28" x 3.5" ID. The bottom is a piece of 1/4" ply.
I lined it with 1.5 mil visqueen folded 4 ply. With the liner laid flat in place I added strips tacked to the top to hold the liner in place.
I have had water in the tanks for 1 month and no leaks.
I emptied that water and refilled with 4 gallons and let sit for 3 days.
This tray is dedicated to cigar varieties.
When the seed mix shows proper hydration I will place my seeds.
I will be starting the following (in the trays)
Corojo 99, criolla 98, Dominican Olor, Piloto Cubano, little dutch, long red, lancaster seed leaf, Florida sumatra, Conn broadleaf and a mystery wrapper. This year is kinda narrowing down what I like and next year concentrate on them.
All of my seeds came from nwtseeds and the mystery wrapper was included in my order.
As of now my plan is 6 of each and I'll add a few extra of some to fill the tray.
On the right side of the pic are the lights I will use and you can see the stands they will sit on beside each tank. I will use shims to raise the lights as the plants grow.
Orchid fertilizer and a tds meter, and digital thermo for the water (just for my curiousity).
In another week or so I will start the flue cure tray. This tray is 128 cells and it will hold Cherry Red.
The shelf is one I threw together and sized to fit in front of the south facing window.
This is a spare room of the house and it stays 72°.
Many more pics and posts to come...
