Germination

The paper towel method works. I used it when I started growing 15 years ago, but it is not the best method. Too much interaction with a freshly germinated seed. The less you touch it the better. That being said I switched to rockwool cubes. That method works but can be tricky for new growers. If y I u choose that way do your research on the most effective way to germinate in rockwool. As of now I switched to rapid rooters about 5 years ago and to date it has been the most successful means of germination for me. They can be used in any growing media, even organic. Its as simple as soaking the plugs in ph'd water and dropping your seed (pointy end down) into the plug. You do not want the plugs to be saturated to the point of water dripping from them so ring them out a bit before dropping the seed in. I have had well over 90% success using rooting plugs such as rapid rooters. I would like to say its 100% but nothing is absolutely perfect except mabey cannabis! If you keep using the paper towel method NEVER TOUCH THE GERMINATED SEED. Get some tweezers and sanitize them before use.

most work.. i would suggest keepign it simple and not make a hobby out of it :) you'll appreciate less effort and less nerve-racking feelings too. if i do anything other than plant in my medium, i'll soak until it drops, but not germinate. A root in open air, light hitting it, people touching it is just inviting all sorts of problems. hydro? coco or water reservoir type? in a water reservoir, you likely want to use rockwool or similar starter cubes / pellets that wont clog up your system. With substrate like coco/soil i'd just use that in a solo cup-sized container or a bit larger and call it a day. Solo cup will last 7-14 days. Don't let root coil around bottom a ton of times. once or twice is easy to unravel and kinda spread out as you transplant. Germination will happen as long as you don't waterlog the seed. Again, this is why soil or rockwool is easier than some paper towel that can dry our or if you put it in a bag to help reduce evaporation that reduces airflow too.. lose-lose situation, but many still do it. Soaking isn't necessary for any good seed. An old seed can be helped with a good soaking before planting. anyway, if soil/coco, make a slightly compacted base in which the seed can rest and not fall deeper into soil with a simple watering. the 1/4" or so on top of that should be gently tapped down and not as compact. Also, don't make the base like cement, although the root will plow through it, don't make it harder than neccessary. whether you face the crown of seed this way or that really doesnt' matter. i'd put it parallel to the ground as opposed to up or down. 1, you dont have to rememver which way the damn things sprouts, and two, you still get the best of both worlrds and rarely have to pull a seed covering off, which can heppen if you plant it for least resistance. so, this way the tap root goes out and down, the shoot goes out and up and good torge can be created for it to sprout through the substrate. All this time you need to stay away! lol... Other benefit of this is you can leave it in light to avoid stretch. The soil will keep the roots in the dark... this is why some say to put it in a cupboard -- only due to exposed roots and no other reason to do so. it needs less light, but still fairly strong light -- much stronger than a clone, but less than a mature vegetative plant. if you don't provide this the moment it sprouts -- good luck knowing when that happens -- it will stretch.. so have it under you timer and a long way away from light, but still fairly intense.

Hi there! Looks perfect! There is many different ways of germination and all of them work and some work better for others etc. As long as you have moist and warm conditions the seeds should sprout easily!

You're doing great friend. As long as you keep them moist and most importantly warm you should be golden. The only caution i can give with the towel method is once it does sprout, be very gentle with the root when you transfer it, don't let the tap root get too long before moving it, because if it gets damaged the recovery can be very hard or it can just die on you. *also put another bowl or plate over the top, it'll keep light out and moisture in. Don't let those towels dry out accidentally while your at work or something. All the methods work, towels, soaking, straight into a pod...you'll find the one you like best along the way. Happy growing. ✌️

Step 1: Take four sheets of paper towels and soak them with distilled water. The sheets should be soaked but shouldn’t have excess water running off. Step 2: Take two of the paper towels and place them on a plate. Then, place the cannabis seeds at least an inch apart from each other and cover them with the remaining two sheets of water-soaked paper towels. Step 3: To create a dark, protected space, take another plate and flip it over to cover the seeds (like a dome). Step 4: Make sure the area they’re kept in is warm, somewhere between 70-90°F. After these steps have been completed, it’s time to wait. You can check the paper towels to make sure they’re still saturated, and if they seem to be losing their moisture, you can apply more water to keep the seeds happy. Some seeds germinate very rapidly while others can take several days. You know a seed has germinated once the seed splits and a single sprout appears. This is the taproot, which will become the main stem of the plant, and seeing it is a sign of successful germination. It’s important to keep this area sterile, so don’t touch the seed or taproot as the seed begins to split. Then get her in the ground and Happy Growing!!