Pay attention that growing marijuana may be subject to special restrictions and regulation in your country or state. Please contact your attorney to obtain advice before cultivating cannabis.
Disclaimer
Pay attention that growing marijuana may be subject to special restrictions and regulation in your country or state. Please contact your attorney to obtain advice before cultivating cannabis.
Germinating marijuana seeds at home is as easy as sprouting pepper or rosemary seeds. It might seem so at first glance to an inexperienced grower, a germination enthusiast. You can't just throw a seed into a pot of soil and expect results.
DIY
The correct germination of cannabis seeds is a real art that is worth comprehending to successfully manifest oneself in this field. Then patience will be richly rewarded with strong, fruitful plants.
Having decided to become a grower, the question arises, how to germinate cannabis seeds? For correct germination, you will need 3 main factors that make up the process:
- warm microclimate;
- clean fresh air;
- regular watering of plants.
When all three factors are used correctly, germinating cannabis takes a lot of time and effort. Just a few days will show the results of the labor invested in germinating marijuana seeds from scratch. The seed germination period depends on:
- air temperature;
- the level and quality of lighting;
- seed varieties;
- type of feeding and watering.
The main rule is to maintain a balance in everything, namely, not to overdo it with lighting or moistening the soil, otherwise, the seed may simply die.
In soil
Answering the question of how to germinate purchased hemp seeds in the soil, it is worth mentioning immediately the advantages and disadvantages of this method.
The advantage is the ability to plant marijuana at home (indoor growing), gardening in a limited space, it is also easy to control lighting, temperature, aromas from cannabis. The disadvantages of germinating marijuana seeds in soil result in small volumes of germination.
Correct cultivation begins with soil selection. Having decided on the place, you should choose a substrate - a ready-made store version is better.
The acidity of the soil for germination of effective cannabis seeds should be no higher than pH 7.5.
The soil should be loose with a base of moss, coconut, or peat.
From fertilizers - potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen (often already present in the ready-made soil mixture).
For lighting, before sprouting marijuana seeds, install lamps at a minimum of 250 W of the SVL-type, preferably fluorescent. During germination, the lamps are set at a low level, gradually rising with the growth of the sprout.
The temperature for better germination in the soil is 18-27 ° C (64-80 F) with high humidity.
In water
This is a great way to germinate the seed if the material has been stored for a long time since the shell of the seed hardens over time. Before sprouting marijuana seeds in water, you just need to place them in a glass of distilled water. The shell will soften and the seed will immediately receive more moisture. Once the seed has absorbed enough water, it should be immediately transferred to the soil, otherwise, it may die as a result of lack of oxygen.
Features of growing cannabis at home
To successfully grow cannabis at home, it is important not to make 2 of the biggest mistakes aspiring growers make.
Mistake # 1. Experimentation. Intuitive, inappropriate actions and a lack of specialized knowledge of how to germinate a seed and grow marijuana can harm the plant or even kill it. Consult with experienced growers more often and study the special information on the network.
Mistake # 2. Rush. Beginners often skip important stages of growth, for example, creating the correct lighting and temperature regime, maintaining soil pH, watering, etc. As a result, the plant can be oppressed, unproductive.
Don't ignore the important point of seed germination. If a seed sprouts, then with a 99.9% chance you will be able to grow a healthy cannabis bush and get a decent harvest from it. In cases where germination fails, it makes no sense to plant such a seed in the ground. Therefore, think of the procedure as a quality check, and don't waste time on unpromising seeds. The average germination time is 72 hours, if the grains are old, then this period can last (up to 7-10 days, depending on the method). We wish you good luck in all your endeavors!
