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Germination help

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Garden Bunny

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[Sorry for the translation]
Peace and love for all,

I put 4 seeds to germinate

2 Hawaii & 2 Colombia Kush

I put both in a container with moist paper towels

It's been 3 days and so far without a worm ...


Could someone tell me if I can put them in cotton? to increase the probability of germinating? I'm apprehensive because I got this as a gift but I think I'll lose it :(


If anyone can help me with any tips thank you too

Peace :dance:
 
moses wellfleet

moses wellfleet

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What is the temperature? 22-24 degree Celsius is good for germinating. Under 20 and they will struggle.
 
Switcher56

Switcher56

Comfortably numb!
Garden Bunny said:
[Sorry for the translation]
Peace and love for all,

I put 4 seeds to germinate

2 Hawaii & 2 Colombia Kush

I put both in a container with moist paper towels

It's been 3 days and so far without a worm ...


Could someone tell me if I can put them in cotton? to increase the probability of germinating? I'm apprehensive because I got this as a gift but I think I'll lose it :(


If anyone can help me with any tips thank you too

Peace :dance:
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Container? Is it sealed? I place my paper towel in a open/unsealed baggy. They need oxygen besides temp as buddy above posted and, in a dark place.
 
Tulku

Tulku

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what light are they under? I've never used the moist paper towel method, way too much drama to pop seeds. Straight into Root riots, keep them moist and the light a good couple of feet away from them and all should be well.
 
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LNG

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Garden Bunny said:
[Sorry for the translation]
Peace and love for all,

I put 4 seeds to germinate

2 Hawaii & 2 Colombia Kush

I put both in a container with moist paper towels

It's been 3 days and so far without a worm ...


Could someone tell me if I can put them in cotton? to increase the probability of germinating? I'm apprehensive because I got this as a gift but I think I'll lose it :(


If anyone can help me with any tips thank you too

Peace :dance:
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Any luck?
 
Switcher56

Switcher56

Comfortably numb!
Tulku said:
what light are they under? I've never used the moist paper towel method, way too much drama to pop seeds. Straight into Root riots, keep them moist and the light a good couple of feet away from them and all should be well.
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I don't find the extra step as drama good buddy. No, I simply find it a time saver. :)

I have had a greater success rate using it. It could be said that perhaps I had less than optimal seeds when I planted them directly in the soil. I did it a couple of times in the past and both times I had failures. OTOH, using the wet towels 1. I also noticed they longer to sprout. Whereas...

I guess it all depends on how you were introduced to seed germination. I've extrapolated the info on several ways to go about it (paper towel) and develop my own method.

  • I scarify my seeds and, soak them in a mild solution of H2O2 and distilled water. (10% H2O2 (3%)) for 18-24hrs. H2O2 acts as a disinfectant
  • transfer them to the paper towel using a fresh solution of H2O2/dist H2O, placed in a baggie in a warm dark place. They germinate in 2-3 days
  • plant in their starter pot, in my case a 4" square pot
  • 2-3 days later, the seeds have sprouted.
It is my understanding that the aforementioned timeline is pretty much std and I often see the start of a tail after the soak. I aim for a 3/8" tail. That is what works for me. YMMV :tiphat:
 
mexweed

mexweed

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I usually just put seeds in a glass of water after 12-24 hours I poke them with a toothpick and they should sink, I have had seeds crack and sprout a taproot in 24-48 hours after sinking, however recently I have had seeds sink and not crack underwater, so I removed them and planted them directly in watered soil in a starter tray and they are definitely going
 
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