Germinating cannabis seeds is a crucial step in growing healthy cannabis plants. Here are some tried and tested methods to successfully germinate your cannabis seeds:
1. seed selection
Inspect your seeds before germination. Darker seeds usually have a higher germination rate than pale green or white seeds. We only provide you with high-quality female seedswhich we strongly recommend. If you would like to find out more about the benefits of feminized seeds, click here. If you don't have that much experience yet, we recommend an autoflowering strain for beginners, such as the Super Skunk Automatic. You can also try a Fast Flower variety, which will flower more quickly.
Even if darker seeds look slightly damaged, they should still be planted. There is a good chance that they will still germinate, even if the outer shell is somehow dented.
2. temperature & humidity
Cannabis seeds require a dark, warm and humid atmosphere in order to germinate. A temperature of around 21°C is ideal. Disinfect your hands to prevent germs or bacteria from infecting the seedling. In any case, a propagation house is helpful, as the increased humidity favors the germination and growth of the plant.
There are various methods:
The water glass method
Our recommendation and prerequisite for the germination guarantee: A tried and tested method is the water glass method. Place the seeds in cold tap water (cold water has more oxygen) or rainwater. They should germinate after 72 hours, but can also take up to 7 days. The advantage here is that you can see exactly which seed is germinating and the seeds cannot dry out. Then carefully place the seeds in potting compost (potting compost is special nutrient-poor and fine soil) and cover the seeds with a maximum of 0.5 cm of soil. Keep the soil slightly moist, but not wet.
Directly into the ground
Of course, you can also plant the seed directly in potting compost and keep it slightly moist. Please keep the soil no more than 0.5 cm deep and not too wet, otherwise the seedling may suffocate. Always use pots with holes so that excess water can drain away. Waterlogging is deadly for hemp, regardless of the growth phase.
Damp paper towel
Place the seeds on a paper towel and spray them with room temperature water. The cloths should be damp, but not wet. However, the cloth must not dry out under any circumstances, otherwise the seedling will die. Check the paper towels regularly and moisten them slightly if necessary. ATTENTION: This method has proven to be very error-prone and the germination rate is remarkably low. We therefore no longer recommend this method, contrary to all recommendations on the Internet.
Swelling tablet
Alternatively, you can use a coconut swelling tablet, so the seed is guaranteed to be supplied with sufficient moisture. The advantage here is that you can place the seedling directly into the potting compost after 1-2 weeks with the swelling tablet and there is no risk of damaging the small plant. Please do not plant the seed too deep, maximum 0.5 cm, otherwise it will not make it to the top. ATTENTION: Unfortunately, many low quality swelling tablets are in circulation and contain substances that inhibit growth. We are currently conducting tests to prove this. We therefore no longer recommend this method.
VORSICHT: Einer der häufigsten Gründe warum Hanfsamen nicht keimen, bzw. der Keimling abstirbt ist, dass die Erde zu nass ist oder schlechte Qualität hat. Dadurch erstickt der Keimling, denn er benötigt Sauerstoff. Halte die Erde Feucht, aber nicht zu nass.
3. patience & caution
Germinated seeds are fragile at first. Handle them carefully so as not to damage the roots. Disinfect your hands or wash them thoroughly to protect the seedling from bacteria and germs.
Leave the young seedlings alone, but monitor them regularly.
4. germination time
- Die Keimung von Cannabissamen kann bis zu einer Woche oder länger dauern. Plane dies bei deinem Anbau, insbesondere im Freien, wo das lokale Klima berücksichtigt werden muss.
- In general, we recommend germinating the seeds indoors, even if you want to grow them outdoors later.
The most important thing is that you use high-quality soil and cannabis seeds with good genetics . It will be worth investing a little more money in these two components.
After germination, you should use potting compost, which has a slightly lower nutrient content, allowing the roots to develop faster as they search for nutrients. As soon as your plant has formed its first "real" leaves, you can place it in the pre-fertilized soil (tomato soil or special hemp soil). Now the well-developed root system can access many nutrients. You will be amazed at how quickly it develops and gives you pleasure every day.
Tipp: Die kleinen Hanfpflanzen neigen dazu sehr schnell in die Höhe zu wachsen. Um das zu verhindern versorge sie direkt nach der Keimung mit ausreichend Licht und etwas Wind, dann werden sie von Anfang an stabil. Du kannst sie auch einfach nach draußen stellen.
If any of our seeds do not germinate, please write to us and we will try to find the error so that your next seeds are guaranteed to germinate and you can achieve good yields. In general, BudVoyage cannabis seeds have a germination rate of 99%. It is therefore very unlikely that the seed will not germinate if you follow the instructions.
Denke daran, dass die Keimung von Cannabissamen ein natürlicher Prozess ist, und selbst erfahrene Züchter können gelegentlich auf Probleme stoßen. Viel Erfolg bei deinem Hanfanbau! 🌱🌿