best germing method

[bucketheed]

i am gonna germ my seeds soon so was wonderin if anyone had any other different methods rather than the paper towels.

all information appreciated.

thanks.

 

[Fallen Buckshot]

peat packs/pods is what i use .. works wonders and makes transplanting into soil very easy

 

[ganjman]

you can just leave them in a cup o water - or put them stright into moist soil... i use paper towel

 

[bucketheed]

how do thes peat packs work.

ive been doin paper towel method but thought there must be better way of doin it.

cheers.

 

[tip top toker]

there probably isn't a best method, everyone uses their own and it generally works, hence why they use it

i don't like the idea of the paper towel method due to touching the seed too much, forgetting to keep it moist, i've too much on my plate. so i just shove my seeds in the soil, water lightly and bang, bobs your uncle

 

[Fallen Buckshot]

basicly they are dried compact peat in netting you soak them in water and the puff up drop the seed or seeds if you wish into it and cover it most the time you can find the peat packs with a lil container that has a see thru domed lid which will help retain moisture/humidity

 

[stoney steve]

i think youd be better off using the paper towel method cuz its the easiest and it allways works

 

[bucketheed]

thanks. i might just go with the pellets unless someone replys with better method.

 

[Geozander]

Paper towels are the way to go mate, its popular cos it works! Never had any probs with that method. Straight into soil works but i think it takes longer, never tried the peat pellets so dunno how good they are. So far i have had 100 percent germ success. Germination also depends on the quality of seed you are using too.

 

[livelife8345]

well since you want diff methods from different people might as well thrw mine out there what i do is take some distilled water pour into a shot glass half way drop seed put in dark place before you go to bed and the following night tap it if it sinks then good if not no bueno let sit another day and wadayaknow ya got a seed ready for planting =) happy growing hope you find something that works for ya =) take it E Z!!

 

[bucketheed]

thanks.

shot glass is good method might give this a try. cheers live life.

keep the different methods coming guys.

 

[northwoodsmoker]

i have used the paper towel method n the water method, well i prefer the pper towel method better they just seem to germ better for me..

 

[Geozander]

On the greenhouse seeds website, they soak the seeds in a glass of water, then put the seeds into paper towels. When i first grew i used cigarette filters to germ my seeds! But they dried out too quickly.

 

[DRGreyMind]

i put mine in a shot glass full of water for about 10 hours, then use the paper towel method, never fails! i have even germed white bag seed (premature seeds) using this method

 

[MickFoster]

I use 2" rockwool starter cubes. Pre-soak rockwool in 5.5 pH water - drop seed in hole - 3-5 days they sprout. Never been a fan of the paper towel method - too much unnecessary handling. Like somebody else said - it's a matter of personal preference.

 

[bucketheed]

near enough everyone thinks paper towels are best I migh just stick with them instead.

 

[LUDACRIS]

near enough everyone thinks paper towels are best I migh just stick with them instead.

paper towels are for newbies who believe in the myth its the best way to germ and as for soaking seeds and paper towels that is just crazy and SUCKS.

Starting your seeds

Okay to all you paper towel heads and water nuts. I have been saying this for a long time now but found a site which states it nicely. Read this and don't lose any more of your precious seeds needlessly.

For an optimal germination result the seeds should be planted DIRECTLY into the substrate. We clearly advise against using pre-germination methods or soaking. Please do not place the seeds into a glass of water or in moist paper tissues. Fresh and healthy seeds prefer a nurturing and airy substrate to germinate in – just as mother nature has meant it to be. Cannabis is a plant species originating from semi-arid and temperate biotopes and the vast majority of modern cannabis hybrids contain a substantial percentage of these genetics. Cannabis seeds are not adapted to swampy wetlands, but they are suited for germinating in well drained soil/substrate. In nature they rot if they fall into a puddle of water...and there are no paper tissues lying around either. Taking into account these botanical facts, it is quite logical that by creating germination conditions that are similar to those of the natural habitat one can expect the best results.
What happens if one uses pre-germination methods?
1. Soaking seeds in water/wet paper towels is a method which can be used for old seeds (3+ years) that are drying up and losing germination power; and for pure land race equatorial strains such as from Africa. Both factors do not apply to our seeds. Fresh seeds have a healthy embryo whose cells are filled with water. But excess water causes the cells to bloat, depletes oxygen and leads to the tissue rotting away before the seed embryo can germinate. Old seeds have lost water in the cell tissue, the embryo starts to shrivel, which is why germination rates drop the older the seeds are. Therefore, old seeds (ie. 3+ years) can soak up more water before adverse conditions cause them to rot. This is one of the main reasons why various seed stock reacts differently to pre-germination methods. Especially novice growers make a lot of mistakes with pre-germination methods such as soaking seeds in water for up to 1-2 days. Even if one chooses to pre-germ seeds it has to be done correctly.
It is in a growers best interest to choose a germination method with the lowest risk of complications. Because we want customers to have the highest success rate possible we recommend the most convenient and safest method. This does not mean it is the only option. We simply believe it carries the lowest risk. In fact, planting seeds directly in the substrate is also the most plant friendly method for any type of seed stock. The reasons are explained below in paragraph 2 & 3.
2. Placing healthy & fresh seeds in water/wet tissue can lead to the development of fungi or bacteria on the seed hull. Lack of oxygen and contaminating substances in the water/wet tissue promote fungal growth which can be transported to the substrate later on. Often the seed simply rots away if left for too long in a glass of water, or wrapped up in wet tissue.
3. Once the seed sprouts in a glass of water or paper tissue it already has the taproot growing out of the cracked seed hull. While transplanting the germinated seed it is very difficult, indeed impossible, to prevent damage to the delicate taproot. Many sprouted seedlings handled in this way show retarded development, or even simply fail to appear out of the substrate after transplantation.Handling seedlings this way can impair the health & vigour of the plant for the duration of it’s life cycle - especially if other disturbing factors occur during the early stages of growth.
Professional horticulturists rarely use pre-germination methods to actually grow out the seedlings because of the shock suffered from transplanting them. For example, we use the paper tissue method only as a quick test for germination rates of aged seed stock from our genetic repository. This allows us to see beforehand how many seeds we have to put in soil to get the amount of plants we require for breeding projects.
Germinating cannabis seeds is not difficult. All you need is some basic information on what is important and everything should work out fine.
LUDACRIS.

 

[bucketheed]

thanks for the info il check it out now.

 

[LUDACRIS]

thanks for the info il check it out now.

do it right and dont fuck about with paper towels or pre soaking seeds as there is absoloutly no need for it.
plant them directly its natures way and works everytime with viable seeds.
i get 100% sucsess by planting the seeds in to the soil straight out the pack.
(sprouting in 72-90 hrs everytime on over 50+ seeds).
good luck in whatever method you will use.

LUDA.

 

[bucketheed]

thanks luda.