A Question about Seeds

[2d9s]

from a freshly harvested plant, how long after can the 'new' seeds be germinated?

are they ready right away or do they need time to dry out/mature?

thanks!

 

[bamacheese]

According to Subcool (Which in my opinion is a pretty credible source, given the product he has put out), He lets his seeded bud dry/cure for 14 days before popping the beans out. Then, they are ready to go!!

 

[GODOFBUD]

Don't the seeds have to be cooled so the seeds think it is winter, for 3weeks or something then you can plant them I seen somewhere that the seeds won't crack unless you freeze them to complete the annual transformation

 

[2d9s]

According to Subcool (Which in my opinion is a pretty credible source, given the product he has put out), He lets his seeded bud dry/cure for 14 days before popping the beans out. Then, they are ready to go!!

i noticed that the seeds left in with the drying bud seem fuller and more mature when popped out than the ones removed at harvest...
i read somewhere that it still takes another 3 weeks for the seeds to be ready for germination... not sure how accurate or true that is though...

thanks for the info!!
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[2d9s]

Don't the seeds have to be cooled so the seeds think it is winter, for 3weeks or something then you can plant them I seen somewhere that the seeds won't crack unless you freeze them to complete the annual transformation

i know some plant seeds need stratification (ie. passion flower) in order to be cued that's its time to sprout/become active...
not sure with bud though...

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reminded me of this!!
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Thanks !!!

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[T.H.Cammo]

" I seen somewhere that the seeds won't crack unless you freeze them to complete the annual transformation "

For cryin' out loud! That doesn't even make sense. If this were true, there would be no "Tropical" or "Sub-Tropical" strains - or for that matter; no cannabis would grow in those regions.

 

[2d9s]

" I seen somewhere that the seeds won't crack unless you freeze them to complete the annual transformation "

For cryin' out loud! That doesn't even make sense. If this were true, there would be no "Tropical" or "Sub-Tropical" strains - or for that matter; no cannabis would grow in those regions.

LOL!! makes sense... didnt see that one coming!! so a fresh seed will sprout as quickly as an older seed - assuming both are mature enough to germinate?

 

[Trousers]

I had seeds on an outdoor plant that fell out of the bud, got caught on a leaf, then germinated right on the leaf after a big rain.

You will probably have less seeds germinate if you do not let them dry out a bit, but some will go.

 

[Vindicated]

With lettuce I have to put them in the refrigerator for a few days, then afterwords I can germinate them like normal. I've never had to do that with cannabis. Then again, being an outdoor grower, I've never started my seeds the day they fell out either. I always harvest between October and November then immediately start my winter garden, and come spring is when I go back to growing cannabis.

I would assume as long as they appear mature (dark brown with tiger stripes) they are ready to go. A lot of times seeds will fall from the plant and sprout before the mother plant has died. So I don't really think you need to wait 2 weeks. If the seeds had a tiny bit of green left then I would wait a little bit.

 

[2d9s]

thanks for the advice and input...
im guessing since a fresh seed is still moist, it may take a little longer for it to recognize the cues that it can start to sprout, ie. moisture from soaking a wet napkin, temperature, light etc... as opposed to a dryer seed...
although it hasn't happen to me personally, i have heard a lot of stories of seeds sprouting close to the mother plant so im guessing as soon as they are mature, they're ready to go...

thanks again for the help!!
: )