Covering the Tray and Initial Soaking
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What happens here
After planting all the seeds, place the clear plastic cover provided with the Jiffy kit over the seed tray. This cover helps create a mini-greenhouse effect, maintaining humidity and warmth essential for germination. Let the covered tray sit undisturbed for approximately 3 to 4 hours, allowing the water to fully soak into the peat pucks and settle. Once the seeds have germinated (typically after 2-3 weeks, as shown by the presenter), remove the lid. The presenter also demonstrates a labeling system: cutting off the top of the seed packet and taping it to the side of the tray, indicating the plant type and the number of rows planted for organization.
Goal: Create a humid environment and allow initial soaking for germination
Tools and materials
- Plastic Cover Jiffy — Creating a humid microclimate for germination, Tape Unknown used for Attaching seed packet labels to the tray