Discussion in 'First Time Marijuana Growers' started by DeiCidE156, Apr 23, 2010.
I have germinated seeds before but not weed seeds. I have looked on about 30 different sites and videos on how to germinate and tried exactly what is says but nothings happening. What am i doing wrong.
-Im using the paper towel method ---> I start by finding 2 clean plates and paper towels ( i used the middle of the towel roll so it is clean), then i fill a glass of water from the water cooler ( i warm the water so it is room temp), i wash my hands till they are perfectially clean, i get the seeds ( see next paragraph to know what seeds im using), i start by dipping paper towel in water then hang for a minute so some extra water drips out, then i fold it in half and put in the middle of my plate, i add the seeds ( only 3 since this is my first germination), then i soke another paper towel and place it on top, I genitally press around the seeds so get them covered and moist all over, Then I place the other plate over top.
Since my house is cold, i put the plates with seeds in my snake tank because it is room temp there. I used dark tape to tape half the crack around the plates because of the bright snake tank light, then i put the snakes water bowl over the plates too keep the plates from getting too hot.
Its been days now. Is there anything im doing wrong? Should i try another method?
ah, or you can start the seeds in fertalizer, thats what i do, i put seed in about 2 cm deep and then water them and lave them in sun and after about 2-3 days i have my sprouts.
So ar you saying if i soke them in water for awhile it would make them germinate better? or is that just if i wanna find out which seeds ar healthy? And is the plastic bags just as good as the plates or would they work better?
I used tap water and put them in a cup. Used a little bit of lemon juice to bring ph down and put the cup on a heating mat set to low. Some cracked over night and others took another day or so. Out of 21 seeds, only one didn't germ. I put them right into the rockwool ( can use soil) after cause I don't like the paper towel to damage the root.
Seeds like tap water for the minerals that are still left in it. Be sure to let it sit overnight before dropping the seeds in it to let the chlorine burn off.
hmm o kk so try to germ right in water? And also are the seeds ive allready tried to germinate gone bad now since they have been in moisture, or can I still use them?
kk so tonight should i just take the seeds out of the paper towel and drop them in a cup of clean water ive had from a few days ago and tomorrow c if they float?
Definitely try them in the cup of water before you throw them out.
kk i will do that and post again in about 2 days or something. Also should like a drop of lemon juice in the water?
Ya soak them to help soften the husk of the seed, also like VoteYesin2010 said throw them into a cup of water and when you see they crack plant them right away. No need for paper towel, I do this allot actually.
Ok that is what im going to do ... is this the proper way? after awhile what am i really looking for? is it a crack in seeds or an actual sprout?
It sounds like you are trying to hard man.
The way I usually germ my seed is I take a shot glass put some water in it and drop my seeds in. Overnight some will crack, after 48 hours all the good seeds should be opened with their tap root sticking out and ready to be planted.
TKS every one for the help..They finally germinated ... dunno if i messed anything up when i moved them to soil tho but il find out in a few days Right now i put the pot in a plastic bag and its in furnace room.
Nice! Knew you could do it!!
Why aren't my seeds germinating?
These are seeds, aren't they?