GERMINATE YOUR CANNABIS SEEDS IN 3 DAYS

With planting season upon us, I want to use this Blog to highlight our
friend Christian Petke’s effective germination technique. In his last trial
of the method, he had over 98% success. In three days, you’ll have healthy
seedlings sure to sprout big buds. Enjoy.

Ed
*Day 1 - Sanitize, soak, and save your notes*

There are many different methods for seed germination. For Christian’s
technique, you’ll need the following supplies:

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*Weekly pill organizer*
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*Paper towel*
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*Distilled water*
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*3% Hydrogen peroxide*
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*Cannabis seeds from a reputable supplier like **Purple Caper*
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*Heating Mat with Adjustable Temperature*
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*Tweezers*
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*Clean cloth*
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*Seed tray*
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*Growing medium*
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*Mycorrhiza*
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*Painter’s tape or other label*
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*Marker*

The first thing you want to make sure you do is have sanitized air
containers. Boiling in hot water works well, otherwise you can use
isopropyl alcohol. Weekly pill cases are great for starting seeds since
they keep everything very organized, especially when you’re growing
multiple varieties.

To soak the seeds, use a ratio of one part hydrogen peroxide, five parts
distilled water. The solution will sterilize the seeds and help promote
germination. It’s a good idea to weigh the water out because it is more
accurate.

Fill each of the cavities of the pill case with the solution and put the
seeds inside each one. As you’re putting each of the seeds into the pill
case cavity, you want to make sure to have really good documentation. Write
down the day you started soaking as well as a record of which seeds are in
which cavity.
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Be sure to save the remaining solution, as it will be needed later. The
seeds are going to naturally want to float, so give the container a little
shake when you’re done. Cover the entire pill case with a cloth to keep the
light out and let the seeds soak for 12 to 18 hours. The ideal temperature
is around 66 degrees Fahrenheit. The key is the heating mat set to 75°.
*Day 2 - Paper towel time*

After 12 to 18 hours of soaking, it’s time to start the germination
process. Cut a long strip of paper towel, fold it in half, and moisten with
the remaining solution. Working with one cavity at a time, carefully take
out all the seeds. Dump the solution out of the cavity, and place the damp
paper towel inside.

Put the seeds on top of the damp paper towel and sandwich the seeds in the
fold. Close the lid and check every day for seeds to open.

Documentation is key, especially when you’re working with a lot of
different varieties. Consider pre-making some labels with painter’s tape so
you can easily label the grow trays the seeds will go into once they pop.
Christian used a range of varieties from Caper Purple Seeds.
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*Day 3 - Popping and planting*

Every day, check each of the cavities of the pill case to see if the seeds
have popped. If the paper towel is dry, give it a few more drops of
hydrogen peroxide/water solution.

Once the seeds have started to pop open, and you are able to see some
roots, it’s time to plant.
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Prepare seedling trays with whatever medium you would like, making sure to
place a small dimple. Place some mycorrhiza in the dimple; Dynamyco is a
great brand. Then gently place the seed inside and sprinkle a bit of the
mycorrhiza on top.
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After lightly watering each of the cells, place a cover on top of the seed
trays to keep the moisture and heat in. Place the trays on a seed mat to
promote proper temperature and encourage growth.

After a day or two, you will start seeing the plant emerge. Make sure you
provide ample light and keep the soil moist. Once the set of true leaves
becomes a little bigger, you can start transplanting into a different
container. Pretty soon, you’ll be on your way to a bountiful yield.