How to identify the issue?
Some seeds planted in rockwool are germinating in a few days, other seeds do not germinate at all, or it takes more than seven days for seeds to germinate.
What is happening?
It can be a combination of factors; the seeds could be going bad/old, during the germination process they could be too wet or too dry, and/or the temperature could be too cool or too hot.
Resolution Steps:
If it has been seven days and some seeds have still not germinated, we recommend transplanting all seedlings that are peaking above the rockwool cube pocket into the Flex Farm. The remainder of the seeds most likely will not germinate.
If the rockwool cubes with the non-germinated seeds are still structurally in good condition (not overly saturated or mushy), we recommend reusing those rockwool cubes and restarting the germination process following the best practices laid out in the Planting Seeds Lesson in the Flex Farming 101 Course. When reusing the rockwool cubes, you can simply place more seeds in the cubes where the non-germinated seeds are.
If your seeds are not germinating after following these recommendations and you purchased them from us recently, please reach us at 877-886-7736, [email protected], or by using the web chat feature at the bottom right of our website www.forkfarms.com.
How to ensure it doesn't happen in the future?
To increase the seeds' lifespan, Fork Farms recommends storing all your seeds in a cool, dark, dry place. Storing unused seeds in an airtight container in the refrigerator works best. We recommend using all seeds within 6 months of purchasing for the best germination rates. The germination rate may decrease after the first 6 months. Additionally, we recommend following our best practices in the Planting Seeds Lesson in the Flex Farming 101 Course. Here is the link to our shareable Planting Seeds Guide.