How long to start?

[sok454]

So I did a secondary planting of some Rhizomes about 2+ weeks ago. I planted 2 per pot in some good soil/compost/sand mix. They have received ample (if not too much) water due to our wet spring we've had. So far not a single one of them has started to sprout. Should I dig into them and see if they are starting at all?

 

[tambrosi]

I'm in the exact same position, I'd love to hear some advice.

 

[FuzzeWuzze]

I wouldnt, its unlikely that two rhizomes in each pot would be DOA.

I made the same mistake getting antsy, and i dug super carefully around my rhizome. Only to accidentally barely brush a bine i didnt see that was maybe half an inch from breaking through, and it snapped off at the rhizome. I was cursing myself for days on that stupid move. I just buried it and within another week 3 other bines broke through.

 

[johngaltsmotor]

I'd leave them to their own devices.

To this point: what are you going to change based on your findings? If they show no signs of life you could stop watering and save a few cents in water costs. Is that worth the risk of breaking off the fragile sprouts just because you're impatient?

 

[sok454]

Sounds like I'll keep waiting!

Thanks guys!

 

[Cyclman]

Don't over water them, they can be drowned. Chop and Brew has a great video on this, worth your time.

 

[JohnSand]

Waiting for mine too.

 

[sok454]

Unfortunately the overwatering cme from Mother Nature!

 

[sok454]

Boom! Came home to another one breaking thru!!

 

[MathiasMicrobrew]

Woot! And the journey begins

 

[JohnSand]

Seven sprouts now!

 

[MathiasMicrobrew]

Niiice hah u went from nothing to an abundance!