Cream Mandarine First Try

Day 0 - Started germinating one seed on 31 Oct and the taproot just started poking out today, 2 November. So decided I would get her started in a rapid rooter and once she has her first set of leaves, I’ll start the count. Day .25 - She’s not quite out of the rapid rooter yet but she’s getting close. Looks like I’ll start day 1 either tomorrow or the next day, whenever I see her first set of true leaves. Day .75 - She’s out and opened up now. The hull was stuck on her so sprayed her with a bit of water and let her sit for a bit and the hull fell right off. Tomorrow will most likely start day 1 and I’ll place her into her 3 gallon pot. I premoistened the soil 2 days so it should be ready tomorrow for her. Day 1 - Today is officially day 1 for my count and her root was about 2” out the bottom of the rapid rooter so went ahead and placed her in her final 3 gallon pot. I’ll keep a glass over her for awhile to make sure she’s got a higher humidity than what’s running in the tent right now. Day 2 - So far so good, though her first set of leaves do look a bit odd and not sure what to think about it. I’m sure it’s something she’ll grow out of so I’ll just keep an eye on her for now. Day 3 - She’s looking a little better today and gonna hold off on spraying her with any water for a bit, just gonna keep the glass slightly damn and over top for humidity for now. Day 4 - Not much to report other than the slight yellowing but I’m thinking it’s due to pre soaking the soil and was still just too damp before I put her in so hoping as it dries out she gets better. Day 5 - She’s looking a lot better today but still a bit pale. Checked the soil and she’s pretty dry so gave her a little bit of water and just did a circle around her about 2-3” from her base. Day 6 - Almost the end of week 1 and she’s looking pretty good right now. She’s got some yellowing from a bit overwatering early but she’s recovered well. Day 7 - End of week 1 and it looks like she’s coming along nicely. Just trying to keep the watering to a minimum to avoid any overwatering while she’s small.