(Part 3) Best plant germination kits according to redditors
We found 152 Reddit comments discussing the best plant germination kits. We ranked the 65 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
Sprayer - $13.00 link to long go search
Water pump - 8.49 https://www.amazon.com/VicTsing-Submersible-Aquarium-Fountain-Hydroponics/dp/B00EWENKXO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1519928484&sr=8-4&keywords=water+pump
Collars - 25 for $7.00. ( that’s .28 a piece if you are wondering) they have them cheaper too...
https://www.amazon.com/25-PACK-RED-Sprayers-Machines/dp/B01I2A2LNS/ref=sr_1_12?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1519928528&sr=1-12&keywords=Cloner+collars
5 gal bucket w/ lid $5.00
That’s 33.49 and you can build this exact setup with this shit. If you can scrounge a piece of rubber or hose to connect shit your done. ✌🏻👍🏼
Or you could just... Buy an Aerogarden on Amazon right now. This is not an innovation, these things have been around for years.
You can get coco coir pellets now that are very similar to the peat ones -- in some ways better because they are pH neutral and contain some nutrients. Here is an example of a seed starting kit you can get.
Best thing I ever did was switch from using rooting plugs to a cloning bucket.
8 Site Aeroponic Plant Cloner - Clone Bucket 8 Black Edition From Hydro West https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009JV2XTM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kCcYzbA6NEK9V
I use the Clonex brand clone nutrients and Dyna-Gro KLN rooting concentrate. Mix solution according to both bottles and replace with new solution every 4 days.
Here's a the result: massive roots and the leaves don't even look the tiniest bit sad.
https://i.imgur.com/qLTWbh4.jpg
I thought about making my own (they are really easy) but in the end I decided my time was worth more than the cost of a good machine. I ended up going with the 30-site EZ-CLONER and have never looked back. I love that damn thing; you just put your cuttings in 'em and wait for roots!
I was having lots of problems getting my clones to root before they started dying. Then I bought that cloning machine and now I throw away 40% of my rooted clones, simply because I do not need them (I can be extremely selective of the clones I choose)
No worries. I figured you were just busy for the weekend. Like I said - you have your life to deal with. I'm not going to take it personally if you're MIA for a few days, haha. :)
I had a good weekend - I didn't do anything productive, whatsoever. Just took some time to relax and take care of myself.
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Getting to meet that milk snake is super exciting! I just did a bit of reading about them, and it sounds like young milks are usually somewhat hyperactive, but that they calm down with age.
From my reading, here's what you will need to purchase:
From my reading, milk snakes can get between 2' and 6' full grown. If possible, find out the subspecies so we can narrow that range down. Most likely, it's a Pueblan or Honduran milk snake (two of the most common subspecies). Honduran milks can get up to 5', so a safe cage size would be 3' x 2' (length x width). Pueblans only get between 3' and 4', so we don't really need to worry about those.
If you can't find out the subspecies, you could either just get a 3' x 2' viv, or get something smaller and increase the size as necessary.
After you set up the heat pad, run the thermostat probe to the inside of your viv, usually placing it inside of the hide on the warm side. Alternatively, as milks sometimes burrow, you may want to put the thermostat temperature probe closer underneath your substrate, at the bottom of the viv. This will insure that you know what the hottest temperature that your milk can be exposed to by burrowing.
My reading suggests that you want to keep the warm side ~85f - 90f. Not sure what that is in C.
At first, you will want to keep your thermometer probe at the same location as your thermostat probe, just to make sure that's reading correctly. After you've verified that, you can move the thermometer probe to the cool side, so you can keep an eye on both sides.
Alternatively, some people get laser temperature sensors so they can quickly and easily check the temperature of any part of the viv. You'd still need to get a hygrometer (humidity sensor) if you went that route.
You'll probably want 6"+ of substrate over the entire floor of the viv, as milks do sometimes burrow. Giving them enough substrate to allow that is advised.
Milks need like 40% - 60% humidity, so you probably don't need to worry about that in the slightest. Getting a little spray bottle might be a good choice, though.
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Yeah, it's definitely something that I take for granted until someone (such as yourself) reminds me how different things are elsewhere.
I've never taken Puppy to the vet. She's never had any injuries or health problems. Speaking of taking things for granted, if I ever needed a vet, I'd find one at that point. Might be a good idea to just get an idea of whether there are nearby vets for you, though.
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I'd have been shocked if you'd thought about snake body language before - not many people have. Even most other reptile owners don't seem to have paid as much attention to it as I have.
I can think of one particular time that I've seen Puppy "happy". It was this spring, the first time I took her outside this year. And in that case, it was more an example of "extremely relaxed" than it was "happy/excited" like you see in dogs.
I'm glad you like Puppy. :)
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Yeah, I understand where you're coming from. You've got to temper your desires with the realities of your situation, and a milk snake is an excellent compromise.
Honestly, I have never interacted with a Woma, although I'd like to someday. From what the OP of that other thread was saying, it sounds like he was quite intent on eating their arm, and it took 5 minutes to get him off.
I'm very interested in trying this sometime, but it never seems quite practical. But this isn't about practicality, is it?
Thanks! This is the second time I've used it with pretty good success. Got it from Amazon for like $40.
18 Site Aeroponic Plant Cloner -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FABZW2U?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I might go this way in the future
https://www.amazon.com/iPower-Hydroponic-Seedling-Thermostat-Germination/dp/B01IDQDCNY/ref=sr_1_6?crid=WF489GERTJR8&keywords=heat+mat&qid=1550597835&s=lawn-garden&sprefix=heat+mat%2Cindustrial%2C154&sr=1-6
Pair with AeroGarden Seed Starting System (Sprout) to start 15 plants at once.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015W5JR74/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought it online from a chili growing web site. I have not seen them elsewhere but every big chili has them.
This one from amazon is similar but it has a thermostat which makes it more expensive, mine was $20. Thermostat is not necessary. Heating mat with static temperature will do:
http://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Horticulture-Germination-Seedling-Thermostat/dp/B010GFAB02
a good starter pack of nutrients - a small sized grow tent that can fit 4 plants - a fan ventillation system that will handle the smell when you get to flowering - airpots if you want to grow from soil - or DWC hydro buckets if you want to go hydro note that these are pretty easy to DIY, buckets are $5 ea and pumps run $20-50. LED lights to grow with for $160 or you can skip up to the good stuff and go with Quantum Boards which are far superior - not on amazon You can do a lot of your own work on these boards to make them not as expensive.
After your get some seeds, either from bag seed or from an online seller, its really just a matter of paying attention to what the plants are doing and keeping a good schedule with your nutrients or watering. There is a ton of information online, both on reddit and elsewhere that can guide you with anything.
Burpee 72 Cell Seed Starting Kit, One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008WYIE2C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Z6bXAb1R9XMTY
You would have to get a new lid but they cost like 1$ at the hardware store.
I can't attest for the quality of this but looks like it would suite your needs
https://www.amazon.com/Viagrow-4-Site-Hydroponic-Culture-Vegetative/dp/B005VEQHWU/ref=pd_sbs_86_18?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FTEJE78C1T4JEM7EXYZ9
The reason I recommend the powergrow one though is they use REALLY thick buckets that are totally opaque, don't even know where you could find buckets that nice.
If you're running 3 plants in a single 5 gallon though, firstly they HAVE to be the same strain and secondly it will get pretty crowded pretty quick.
Powergrow DOES make a multi site dwc but it's for cloning and is top fed
https://www.amazon.com/PowerGrow-Systems-Ultimate-Bucket-Aeroponic/dp/B00C9NSYNG
https://athenaproducts.com/blended/cleanse/ that's what the jungle boys use.
This stuff has the same active ingredient and is cheaper https://www.amazon.com/EZ-Clone-Solution-Cloning-8-Ounce/dp/B005DPCS2K
I found this on amazon recently and ordered it. 2 days in, no roots yet but hopefully it turns out good. Pretty comparable price with solid construction and no time spent building.
http://www.amazon.com/Site-Aeroponic-Plant-Cloner-Propogate/dp/B0055OIN4G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1343864816&sr=8-2&keywords=clone+bucket
Kale, spinach, and chard are all very hearty greens. Spinach is rather frost resistant and can even be overwintered. I plant spinach in the fall so that I will have a nice tasty treat in march. You are pretty much in the clear once you no longer have to worry about frost, which is a different date wherever you are. It is generally a good idea for kale and chard to start inside about 4-6 weeks before you plant them outside. Start them in flats and then transplant them once the risk of frost is over.
Get one of these. No soil, no mess, no pests.
Viagrow Black Bucket Deep Water Culture Hydroponic System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KXBBSJ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uFlUDbSSJKGE1 I use this and it works great I have six in a 8x8 room