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SEED GERMINATION

C. Indica Seeds - C. Sativa Seeds

Duration: 12 hours to 8 days.

Warmth, darkness and moisture initiate metabolic processes such as the activation of hormones which in turn trigger the expansion of the embryo within the seed. Then the coating cracks open and produces a small embryonic root that begins growing downwards due to gravitropism, if placed in a proper growing medium. Soon (after 2–4 days) the root is anchored and two circular embryonic leaves (cotyledons) emerge in search of light, as the remains of the seed shell are pushed away. This marks the beginning of the

seedling stage.

(See "Seedling Phase of Cannabis" below)

Seeds may be germinated by soaking them between wet paper towels, in a cup of water at room temperature for 24 hours, or in wet peat pellets. Regardless of the method used however, distilled water is often employed since it has the proper pH. Peat pellets are often used as a germinating medium as they make it unnecessary to transplant the fragile seedlings; the saturated pellets with their seedlings can be planted directly into the intended growing medium with a minimum of trouble and effort, or shock to the plant.

A technique that achieves

high germination rates

is as follows: First the seeds are inserted into a cup of water. All will initially flow over the surface so forcing them to immerse completely is recommended. Then the cup is left in a warm dark place for no more than 24 hours (otherwise they might drown). Shortly, most will drop down to the bottom, an indicator that water has penetrated the shell. Finally, the seeds are placed carefully in a constantly damp, warm and dark environment such as wet cotton or towel. Dirty hands (even traces of nicotine on them) can damage the seeds. As soon as the root can be distinctly seen the seeds are ready to be placed in a growing medium.

Cannabis Germination Tips ~~

Scratching the shell of the seeds before dropping them in water and putting them in a dark cabinet gets more seeds germinating faster. I use some fine sandpaper cut to fit the inside bottom of an empty wooden match box. Drop in the box and shake it for 30 seconds to a minute. Blow off any dust and drop in water.

Plant germinated seed after you see a vigourous snaking root in the cup of water. You may have to wait 48 hours for this to occur.

Make sure the growing medium is sterile. I re-moisten peat pellets in water with a drop of hydrogen peroxide and microwave a dozen of them for 5 minutes. You give the young germinated seedling the opportunity to get big enough to fight off micro-organisms. Don't use the microwave on seeds or seedlings!

Seedling phase of Cannabis

Duration: 1–4 weeks.

The seedling stage begins when the seed breaks and exposes its round “seed leaves” or cotyledons. This is the most fragile time during the entire life cycle of the cannabis plant. It is important to keep a constant atmosphere with a high humidity level and medium to high light intensity. Most indoor growers use compact fluorescents or T5 fluorescents during this stage as they give off little heat. HPS and MH lights give off large amounts of radiant heat and increase the rate of transpiration in the plant. Seedlings have small root systems and can dry out very quickly, thus keeping the medium moist is important at this stage. During the seedling stage fertilizers are not necessary and should not be given to the plant. By the end of this stage the plant can have 4-8 new leaves.

The plant can begin to sex itself in this stage but if time is an issue one can induce sexing by switching to a 12/12 hour period. Once sex is determined you can remove the males and switch the cycle back to vegetation stage by inducing an 18/6 hour period.

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