Germinating Weed Seeds Guide

No matter where around vast Australia you opt to plant this flabbergasting plant, there are several stages of weed growth that you must take into consideration. The life of a cannabis plant is relatively simple. It all starts in the magnificent germination stage, and after being dormant for some time it slowly starts to sprout. It’s fascinating how even a seed that has been in this stage for years can still grow sprucely and become a lush plant. However, unless you successfully germinate weed seeds,  you won’t have a plant to harvest later on. That’s why it’s utterly vital that you master germinating process, and here is a thorough guide for you to follow so you would grow many healthy cannabis plants.

Weed germination 101

There are many things to consider when it comes to growing cannabis. Most people tend to think that the flowering stage of weed growth is the most essential in the plant’s growing cycle, however, that’s far from the truth. You have to get the most eligible weed seeds to have healthy growth. To get robust cannabis plants, you should learn how to master the germination process, and you can do that in a few ways. The germination process can vary from person to person, but the vital rules are a must: dampness, moisture, warmth, and patience. When germinating weed seed, poor planning can ruin or boost your next grow, so pay attention mindfully.

How to start germinating weed seed?

First of all, you should only buy quality cannabis seeds in Australia as not all cannabis seeds will germinate in the same manner, and that is all depends on the origin of the seed. All cannabis seeds will indeed germinate, but there will always be poor exceptions that would result in producing a weak plant. You have to look for dark-colored seeds in contrast to pale green or white seeds, as they are more likely to fail. As you can never know whether you had bought goods seeds until the vegetative and flowering stage, get your seeds only from eligible and professional distributors. Once you’ve found good seeds, you can start germinating.

Germination stages to follow

Once you’ve got your seeds, it’s time to start germinating. You can germinate weed seeds in a cup of water, on a simple water surface like on cotton wool or toilet paper, or in soil. Dampness plays the most important role in the germination stage. Seeds need water as that’s how they’ll know when to start sprouting. However, don’t use too much or too little water. Next, provide enough warmth for the seeds to start sprouting. Cannabis seedlings thrive in warmer temperatures, just as their natural growing season is spring, you should make sure to keep the temperature around 20 degrees. So, soak your weed seeds in water for about 24 hours, place them on a damp cloth or in soil, then set the optimal room temperature, which is around 20 degrees for the seeds to germinate adequately, and then they’ll do their magic. Up to 3 days, more or less, your weed seeds should see the light and you’ll know you’ve done a good job.

Germinating options

• Germinating in soil: Planting seeds directly into soils safe-keeps them from the move, hence this is the safest option. Fill out designated pots with quality soil, pre-soaked in water. Make a deep hole, and plant your seed. Loosely cover it and place it in a damp climate.
• Germinating in a cup of water: Not the most effective method as the glass is more prone to temperature fluctuations, but still a doable one. Half-fill the glass with water of the right temperature, and wait. After 5 days you should see the seeds open and then extremely carefully transfer the seeds to pre-prepared soil pots.
• Germinating on a wet surface: Use a kitchen towel, cotton wool pads, or some other absorbent paper, spray it with water, and place it on a flat surface. Distribute the seeds around, not too close to one another, and place the second moist paper on the top. The papers must be damp, not wet.

The importance of germination temperature and lighting

If you want to ensure having healthy cannabis plants in the future, you have to follow the essential temperature rules. Unless you set the temperature right while the seeds are still in the germination process, you may end up having weak cannabis plants. Seeds will always seek out even the smallest amount of moisture needed for their healthy growth, but they need adequate temperature for them to do that. That being said, the most ideal temperature when germinating weed seeds is between 22 to 25 degrees Celsius ( or 71 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit). The surrounding should be moist or damp, but never utterly wet. Plus, you should aim to keep the ambient humidity level around 80%. When it comes to lighting, weed seeds thrive in fluorescent lighting, but on the other hand, no other light is needed for the seeds to grow effectively. It’s the cannabis leaves that favor and flourish more on proper lighting, rather than the seeds.

With care, patience, and diligence, you would reap what you have sowed in no time.