When using the Atomic Root Powder in the early stages, you can use it at a rate of 2 grams per gallon. If you're using plugs, you can soak the plugs in a bowl of water with the same 2 grams per gallon and they will pop great If you're doing the paper towel method, you can pop them like normal with water and then when you put them in media, water it with 2 grams per gallon water.