How To Germinate Cannabis Seeds: Beginner’s Guide Step-by-Step

How To Germinate Cannabis Seeds: Complete Guide step-by-step

Germinating cannabis seeds is the first step in growing your own marijuana plants. It’s also a very important step, as it determines whether you have a healthy seedling that you can transplant into the soil, or if you’ve got a dud on your hands that won’t grow into a plant.

The good news is that it’s easy to germinate your own seeds, but there are some things that you need to know first. This guide will go through everything step-by-step so that you can get started with germinating seeds with no problems.

You can germinate cannabis seeds in three ways:

- By soaking them in water overnight (or longer) and then placing them into a cotton pads

- By directly planting them in the soil

- By using RootIt Cubes

There is no difference if you start with regular cannabis seeds, feminized cannabis seeds, or autoflowering cannabis seeds: the process is still the same.

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How to germinate cannabis seeds in cotton pads (do not use paper towels)?

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Here’s a great way to germinate your cannabis seeds. You’ll need the right cotton pads, which can be found in most pharmacies and drugstores.

Do not use paper towels, toilet paper, or any other comparable materials. It is important to use only the make-up cotton pad because is the only material that keeps the right level of moisture to make this method successful.

Depending on the variety and environmental conditions, germination can take 3-10 days.

Here are some tips for the Cotton Pad Germination Method to help you achieve excellent germination rates.

Step 1: Collect all the needed materials

To germinate your seeds with this method, you will need:

- Cannabis seeds

- Cotton pads

- A spray bottle filled with water

- Microwave foil with small holes

- Dish

Step 2: Place the seeds on the cotton

Place the cotton pads on a plate with a maximum of five seeds (for every 5 seeds you will need to use 2 cotton pads)

Step 3: Spray the seeds and cotton with water

Take your spray bottle and adjust it to the fine mist and lightly spray your seeds.

Step 4: Cover the first cotton pad with a second one

Cover with another cotton pad your seeds and spray lightly again.

Step 5: Place the cotton on a dish and cover with foil

Take the previously perforated microwave foil and attach it to the plate.

Place the pot in a dark place with a constant temperature of about 20 degrees Celsius.

Step 6: Wait a few days for the cannabis germination

Wait for 2 to 5 days (checking the plate from day 3) Once the root has grown between 2 and 5 cm, the newborn seedling is ready to be transplanted into the growing medium.

Step 7: Prepare your grow space and pots

Set your growth room with a stable temperature of 20-25 degrees.

Fill a pot of L 0.25 with Lightmix or Seedmix, water it and make a small hole in the middle.

Step 8: Place the root inside the hole

Lightly spray the soil again and put the sprout in the hole, making sure that the root goes into the ground and the top of the seedling remains out of the ground. Close the hole and move your pot to a grow room at 18 hours of light a day. Maintain a temperature of 20-27 degrees Celsius and a humidity level of about 60-80%. Be sure to keep the soil moist every day.

Step 9: Pay attention and Let them grow



Pay attention to soil moisture:

if the growing medium is too wet, your seedling will rot. Vice versa, if the growing medium is too dry, the seedling will dry and turn off.



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Now the seeds will grow further and lose their shell. It is the beginning of a new life.

Germination of cannabis seeds in soil?

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For many growers, the method of germinating cannabis seeds in the soil is one of the simplest and safest methods.

Germination takes from 3 to 10 days, depending on environmental conditions and the strains.

It is important to never use the soil from your garden to start your seeds. It may contain pests or mold that will harm your plants.

Step 1: Prepare your soil

Prepare your pots with new soil. At this stage, use small pots and later transport them to a larger container.

Step 2: Watering the soil

Make sure the soil is moist but not soaked, otherwise you risk your seeds rotting. In most countries, ordinary tap water is clean enough to be used. Do not add additives to the water.

Step 3: Placing the seed inside the soil

Make a small hole in the ground and place the seed 3-5 mm deep inside the soil. Be careful not to bury your seed too deep! When you put your seed too deep, it will struggle to reach the surface and will have a high risk of dying before it arrives.

Step 4: Cover the seed and press the soil gently

Cover the seed with the soil by pressing it gently.

Step 5: Cover the pots with kitchen or microwave foil

Cover your pot with a kitchen or microwave film, applying small holes. The foil will act as a small greenhouse, keeping the inside of the pot moist and heat. Perfect for germination.

Step 6: Drill a few holes through the kitchen sheet

Drill a few holes through the kitchen sheet. This will allow airflow, avoiding the risk of overheating.

Set your grow room with a stable temperature of 20-25 degrees.

Step 7: Wait for the seeds germination

It takes about 4 to 5 days to see your seedlings leak out. But calculating the differences in demi and conditions, we say that between 3 and 10 days is a sure estimate. All you have to do now is wait. As soon as your seedling has sprouted and the first leaves reach the surface, you can remove the foil.

Step 8: Take care of your germinated cannabis seeds


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