The germination gods cannabis seeds it is a particularly delicate and exciting moment, especially if we are beginners in the art of cultivation.
An essential phase of every growth cycle, which should absolutely not be underestimated. In fact, the more impeccable the germination, the greater the possibility of developing large, strong and productive seedlings rich spoils.
By ways There are several ways to germinate cannabis seeds. Each with its pros. Let's quickly discover the most renowned and effective ones.
Perfect germination: all the factors to consider
Even before choosing the germination method, it is essential to create the conditions ideal climatic and environmental conditions for this first phase of life, which, if optimized, will increase the chances of success.
- Constant and regular temperature that fluctuates between 22 and 25°C
- The ideal humidity range is from 70 to 90%
- The light. Hatched at dark our seed, the newly born sprout will need light to grow. A germination lamp is perfect, so as to at least guarantee it 18 hours of light per day
- Extra tip: Try to handle the seed as little as possible
How long does it take to germinate cannabis seeds?
Under optimal conditions, the time of germination of a cannabis seed does not exceed 24-36 hours. For a maximum of 72-96 hours. But this, in addition to the factors to be respected described previously, can also depend on the freshness of the seeds chosen.
Color seeds dark e solid to the touch they are synonymous with quality seeds. In contrast, light green and white seeds are much less likely to germinate. But even if they germinate, they will give rise to weaker plants.
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The best ways to germinate cannabis seeds
There is no universal way to germinate cannabis seeds, but many (well-tested) methods that guarantee consistent results in reduced times. Let's see them below.
In a glass of water
Considered the most simple and fast, this method is among the most used of all, especially among beginners. Here are his few steps:
- Fill a glass 2/3 full with water, preferably at a temperature of around 22°C.
- We immerse the seed and place it in the dark. After 3-5 days the first radicle should emerge. As soon as this reaches 1-2cm in length, we gently extract the seed from the water. We are ready to transfer it into the pot with some soil
- Let's dig a hole that does not exceed 10-15 mm deep and place the newly born shoot inside. Once this is done, we position the germination light at about 15 cm in height
- Important. We do not give excess water. Rather we use a nebulizer, so as to make the environment humid but not wet
Moist paper towel
The moistened napkin technique is also very frequent and has several variables. In this case we will use a napkin of paper, because it is easily available.
- We spread a damp sheet of paper on a flat surface and place the seeds we want to germinate a few centimeters apart from each other.
- We cover with a second moistened sheet and that's it
- Napkins must be moistened and not wet
- After the root has reached 1-2 cm in length, we can transfer the seeds into the pot
- We follow the steps described above for efficient planting
Directly into the ground
Planting directly into the ground is a choice that has numerous advantages. In fact, by doing so, we will avoid handling and moving the seeds when they are still fragile and delicate, risking irreversible damage.
Whether directly in the final pot or in a smaller germination pot, here are all the steps to follow:
- Fill the pot with soil almost to the brim, leaving about 5cm of space
- We water the soil carefully, even with water to which a product has been added stimulates root growth
- Let's create a rough hole 1-2cm and let's place the seed there
- We cover with a little soil, without compressing excessively, it could slow down the growth of the plant
- Let's moisten in the days that follow the soil with a nebulizer
- After 4-10 days the first shoots should appear. Once this has happened, if and only if we have used a small pot for germination, we are ready to transplant all in a larger vase
In peat discs (jiffy)
Also known as jiffy, peat pellets are a great way to germinate cannabis seeds.
- We immerse the dehydrated discs in one bowl full of water, so as to make them expand
- We make a small hole in the center and insert the seed
- We nebulize and place the disk on a tray of plastic covered by a dome. Perfect for maintaining the ideal environment
- After a few days the seed will have germinated and, after approx 1-2 weeks, the new seedling can be transferred to the definitive cultivation substrate
With a grow kit
Favored by beginners and experienced growers alike, a grow kit is perhaps the method that guarantees better results. In fact, it provides us with everything we need.
In particular, ours grow kit They have been designed to ensure strong plants in just a few minutes 10 weeks. And inside they contain:
- 2 seeds autoflowering
- a jiffy for germination
- a substrate of coconut mixed with high quality nutrients
- a can-shaped container, which, capable of maintaining a stable and safe environment, acts as a vase for cultivation
- a manual instruction manual that will guide us step by step through the entire process
Why aren't my seeds sprouting? The 5 (most frequent) mistakes to absolutely avoid
Apparently quick and easy, germination is an extremely delicate step. Indeed, there are errors which could compromise the success of our cultivation. Knowing them in advance, so as to avoid them, can give us an important hand. Here are the most common:
- Wet the soil excessively (or too little): the substrate must always be humid, but never wet nor dry
- Planting the seed incorrectly: the seed must be planted with the points upwards and to a maximum depth of 2 cm
- Germinating the seeds (too long): the sprouts should in fact be planted when the radicle has just sprouted 1-2 cm long. Waiting too long could have a negative impact
- Do not use pots of right size: those that are too small can limit the development of the root system, however, those that are too large increase the risk of excessive watering and rot
- Excessively fertilize the substrate: the seedling can be damaged by overfeeding.
| Read also: "Regular, feminized and autoflowering cannabis seeds, the differences"
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