SuperCloset Increases Germination Rates for Valuable Seeds by 40%

Jan. 5, 2012 - PRLog -- SuperCloset takes the guesswork out of indoor growing again with the release of its Total Germination Package for its hydroponic system and grow box customers.  The Total Germination Package (TGP) consists of a seedling heat mat, a heat mat thermometer,  seedling dome, and a seedling tray.   The TGP creates the perfect environment for seed germination by manipulating the temperature and humidity of the ambient air around the grow medium.   Studies have shown that most indoor gardening plants like tomatoes or basil plants, germinate at temperatures between 75-85 degrees F and humidity at 70-90%.   By turning the thermometer to 80° on the heat mat and by covering the seedling tray with the dome, SuperCloset customers can now dial their germinating seeds to the perfect temperature and humidity and achieve higher rates of germination success sometimes up to 100%!

Watch this video to get a visual perspective of the Total Germination Package:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WOwQHpFPc8



The first step in successful germination in the Total Germination Package is finding seeds that are good quality and clean from a reputable nursery or seed bank.  Just by doing a little research on the internet you can find reviews and recommendations about which seed banks and nurseries other indoor gardeners have used as their seed vendor of choice.   The next step is to prepare your rockwool cubes that come with the TGP for germination.  Soak your cubes in a water solution with pH of 5.5.  If you have a pH meter use the meter according to the directions included with the meter to attain the proper reading of your solution.  If you have purchased a pH kit with pH Up and pH Down solution you will be able to adjust your ph down with the ph Down solution by adding a little at a time.  Use the ph test indicator solution to effectively tune your solution to the 5.5 color range on the chart.  Most tap water ph is between ph 6.8 and 7.8  After you have soaked your rockwool cubes for at least an hour remove them and get them ready for the next step which is inserting your seed into your rockwool starter cubes.  Typically rockwool starter cubes  have a small hole in the top of the cube.   You want to place your seed with the pointiest side down inside the starter cube about a ½ inch below the top of the surface.   Either pinch the hole closed or put an extra piece of rockwool over the top of the hole to cover the seed.

Now place the starter cube in the seedling tray of the TGP and turn the dial on the thermometer to 80°.  If you have a digital hygrometer with an outdoor and indoor temperature probe, place the outside probe into the seedling tray of the TGP.  Make sure the humidity dome is completely covering the tray.  Take a reading of the relative humidity in the TGP. If you need to increase the humidity in the tray, spray the top of the dome so that the air inside is filled with more water.  Cover the TGP with a towel to create a consistent, dark environment.  Pull the towel off every day to check for sprouts.  It can take 2-14 days until you see the hypocotyl or “baby shoot” emerge from the top of the rockwool cube.  As soon as you see the hypocotyls or baby sprouts emerge introduce them to 16-18 hours of light.  They will produce a prolific root system and grow into awesome plants and friends!

Please visit http://www.supercloset.com for the most user friendly hydroponic systems and grow box equipment.

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