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WHEN GERMINATING CANNABIS SEEDS
For growers looking to produce top-shelf cannabis , it all starts with the seeds . Rich Hamilton explains there ’ s far more involved than simply burying a seed in a pot of dirt .
by Rich Hamilton
There are many things to consider when germinating cannabis seeds — not only the germination method you choose but also the environmental conditions your seeds require to thrive . These conditions include temperature , light exposure , moisture , and oxygen levels . Get any of these wrong and it could spell the end for your grow before it even begins . Cannabis seeds can be very delicate and temperamental even when germinating in the perfect conditions . You can understand why you should approach this task with best-practise knowledge and caution . To try and give your seeds the best chance , we are going to look at some tips and methods to help you get better results , first time , from your germination efforts . Firstly , what is germination ? Well , germinate means “ to bring to life .” Germination is the first part of a plant ’ s life , the growth or shooting of a seed into a seedling and then hopefully a plant . Cannabis seeds germinate via epigeal germination which sees the cotyledons ( seed leaves ) pushed upward and out of the soil as the plant begins to grow . For germination to occur , several natural elements and conditions must be present in the correct ratios . Let ’ s have a look at them .
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