How Deep ?

[VaNdLe]

I recently germinated a seed in just Tap water kept it in dark place and once it sprouted i put it in Soil, How deep should they be planted when putting into Soil. I dont want the seedling to use all its stored energy to try break the surface..and after 2.5 days i dug the seed up to check on it and the little white bit is now a long white bit i assume the root ? but anyway what is a perfect depth to plant seedlings straight outa germination. Thnx

PS: Diggin up a seedling does not effect its growth, Because i did exactly the same with my current grow

 

[time4tokin20s]

An inch of soil on top does the trick for me.
Plus digging up seedlings will effect your grow.Just give it time.

 

[VaNdLe]

Thanks, i do give it time i only dig it up once after after first 3 days that's all i guess diggin it up alot of times would effect it but once hasent for me :\

 

[time4tokin20s]

Just because it grew successfully doesn't mean it grew to it's potential.Their are tons of tiny little roots that will rip off when disturbed.This could stun your plant.

 

[VaNdLe]

yeah i fully understand what your saying, thats why i do it very delicate unless im sure exactly how deep to plant and no guidline to go by then it helps me know instead of waiting for a plant thats doing nothing. Which ive seen before

 

[Alistair]

time4tokin, are you sure that disturbing the roots will stunt growth? I know it's a bad idea to dig up your sprout, but every time we stick our finger into the soil or stick a probe in the soil to check the moisture, we disturb the roots. I don't like disturbing the roots, but I sure hope the plants aren't that sensitive.