WATER — This is needed to start the germination process as the seed is dry , holding only five percent water and needs to absorb a lot more to begin the germination process . Seeds store starch , oils , and proteins and when germination begins , hydrolytic enzymes are activated , releasing the stored supplies and giving the plant just enough of the right chemicals to get it started . Water is also needed to expand the seed ’ s shell and soften it , allowing it to split for the beginnings of the plant to emerge . The hardness of a cannabis seed shell can vary quite a lot . If your seed is ripe and mature enough for germination , then you shouldn ’ t have any problems . A more immature cannabis seed , however , will have a more rigid shell and may fail to germinate .
OXYGEN — Seeds need to breathe , but without oxygen the seed may drown or suffocate . Overwatering can suffocate your cannabis seeds preventing oxygen from getting to them , so keep them moist but not soaked . Don ’ t overwater your seeds — use a spray mist rather than pouring water directly onto them .
TEMPERATURE — Ideally , your cannabis seeds will germinate best at their “ sweet spot ” between 70-75 ° F . If you germinate a cannabis seed outside this range , then it can negatively affect the plant ’ s growth and health in the future . When temperatures are too cold , it can ultimately stunt germination so keep seeds away from any drafts , open windows , or fans .
LIGHT CONDITIONS — Cannabis seeds germinate best in dark conditions . During germination , your cannabis seed is working to develop its first root ( the radicle ), and roots ( unsurprisingly as they exist underground ) do not like light ! It is therefore vital to keep your cannabis seeds somewhere dark until transplant . But as soon as germination occurs and your new seedling develops leaves , it will need to be exposed to light to start the vital task of photosynthesis . Now that we understand what your cannabis seeds need , let ’ s explore the most popular methods used to germinate them .
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Don ’ t overwater your seeds – use a spray mist rather than pouring water directly onto them .”
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