Both AK48s germinated and opened their first set of true leaves on 3rd day. NL no signs of germination yet. NL were free seeds from Nirvana. AK48's purchased seeds.
All 4 seeds in Rapid Rooters, in coco coir/perlite mix. Solo cups with free flowing drainage.
AK48 seeds: Rapid Rooters very shallowly planted in coco/perlite mix. More air flow to roots. Both germinated and broke surface on same day and are growing at same height. Under CFLs for now.
Very light breeze on AK48s from fan. Plan to transfer plants before edges of leaves reach Solo cup edges. Will be transferring into 3 gallon smart pots. Would transfer into 1 gallon smart pots but don't want to transfer auto's x2.
NL: Rapid Rooters planted halfway into coco/perlite mix. Seeds a bit farther into Rapid Rooters. No signs of germination at this time. Probably less airflow to seeds. Got a 5 pack of these NL AF for free.
Will continue to monitor NL seeds.
Water pH'd to 5.9-6.0 as needed. 5 mLs CalMag in 1 gallon pH'd water x1 for soil prep for roots. Only watering when cups feel light, or rapid rooters appear to be drying out.
Plants will be in 4x4 tent with Growers Choice CMH 315 light, and 1000 watt/200 true watts LED.