We recently talked about the best marijuana grow books, because we know that being able to have your marijuana plants is an excellent alternative for you to enjoy them recreationally and thus relax whenever you want, knowing that you are smoking something 100% natural. Or, on the other hand, it can be the best option to complement a health treatment.

This is a subject with so many sides to it, that at the same time can only give you benefits, which is why today we want to focus on telling you how to germinate marijuana seeds. We will show you different methods so that you can try them out and choose the one that gives you the best results, let’s get started!

Materials needed to successfully germinate cannabis seeds

Germinating cannabis seeds is no simple matter, which is why you should carefully read the information we bring you today.

And we tell you this because it is small details such as excess water; the amount of direct light; the type of seeds you have; the temperature and humidity; and the type of cannabis seeds that will make you succeed or fail.

It is at this key point in growing that the materials needed to germinate cannabis seeds properly come into play. 

These are usually the most common materials:

• The cooking paper does not have to have any scent.
• Marijuana seeds, which are best if they are between 5 months and 2 years old, will increase the success of your crop.
• Oxygenated water.
• A glass of good quality water, approximately 30cc. Pay attention, because the perfect type of water for good germination should have a stable pH of between 5.5- 6.5.

Other aspects that cannot be overlooked are the temperature, which plays an important role, ideally between 68- 77 °F. If the temperature is lower than this, you can expect to get good germination. If the temperature is lower, growth will slow down.

Don’t forget oxygen and, of course, it can be confusing to get the right amount. But for your seeds to get the right amount, the water you use should be between 64.4-77 °F.

Marijuana seed germination method

The time has come to answer your question about how to germinate cannabis seeds. And the answer is that you have three alternatives at your disposal.

On the one hand, there is the kitchen paper method, on the other hand, you can germinate in a jiffy and finally, the third alternative is in rockwool. 

We invite you to learn in detail about the process of each of these methods, as the germination method will be the key.

Germinating cannabis seeds with the wet paper towels method

To germinate cannabis seeds using kitchen paper, you need to do the following:

1. Firstly, the paper can be kitchen paper or simply a napkin, some toilet paper, gauze, or tissues. Remember that these should be odorless and dye-free.
2. The next step is that you can moisten the paper enough, you mustn’t go to the extreme of leaving it soaked because that is not going to help either. The temperature should be 68 to 75.2 °F with a pH of 6.5.
3. Next, you have to put the seeds on the paper using tweezers or your clean hands, and then put another layer of wet paper on top of them. A strategy that can help you to keep the paper moist is to place it between two plates. Be careful, because you must ventilate it once a day.
4. Finally, after 2 to 7 days, you will see your cannabis seeds begin to germinate. At this stage, when you see the roots reach 2 to 5 cm, it’s time to transplant them into a pot.

Germinating cannabis plants in jiffy

To germinate in jiffy properly, you need to follow these steps:

1. Place your jiffys in a container with water, which is between 68 and 77 °F (20/25ºC), with a pH of 6.5. Don’t worry if they float at first, because after 10 minutes the pellet will have absorbed the necessary water and will have reached its final size.
2. Next, take the seeds very carefully, ideally with tweezers, to a depth twice the size of the seeds.
3. Then put them in a well-lit place, either in a window or under fluorescent tubes. Don’t forget the high humidity, which will be between 68 and 77 °F, and if you see that they are drying out, then you have to put them back in the water.
4. Finally, after 2 to 7 days, you will see cannabis seeds start to germinate.

Germinating marijuana seeds in rock wool

To germinate marijuana seeds in rockwool you have to follow these steps:

1. First, you have to soak the rockwool in water for 12 hours, stabilizing the water at a pH of 5.5. When this time has passed, you have to press the wool to remove the excess water.
2. Now, it is time to carefully take the seeds and insert them into the wool to a depth twice the size of the seed.
3. Next, you need to place them in a ventilated greenhouse so that they do not lose moisture. If you see that they are dry, you can immerse the rockwool in the water again, but this time for a few seconds.
4. Finally, after 2 to 5 days, you will see the seed start to sprout. By the time you can see the root at the bottom, it is the perfect time to transplant them.

We have just explained in detail how to germinate cannabis seeds using three methods that will get you the results you are looking for. 

Don’t forget that you always have to take the seeds very carefully, avoiding touching the root, so that when transplanting the seeds in soil everything goes well, success in your crop!