Easy Steps to Germinating and Transplanting Cannabis Plants – Bonza Blog
Easy Steps to Germinating and Transplanting Cannabis Plants:
Germinating seeds is not at all a complicated process. Even transplanting the seedlings is doable. Like other things, it is only difficult in the beginning. However, with enough practice, then it becomes a piece of cake.
After having a better understanding of the process, it becomes apparent the methods or procedures involved are simple. Even so, these are still critical aspects of nurturing cannabis plants to its full potential. For example, an improperly germinated seed may result in less flavorful or potent flowers.
Germinating Seeds
Germination is the process in which plants develop from seed. Among growers, many have taken to calling it ‘popping seeds.’ Although simple, it is apparent that growers should be careful during this phase (and all stages for that matter) to bring out the best of the plant.
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There are factors to consider when germinating cannabis seeds.
1. Moisture. Be sure not to over-water. With just the right amount of moisture, the seed should split, and roots start to grow.
2. Temperature. Seeds should not be exposed to low or cold temperature. It should be warm where the rate of germination becomes optimal.
Prior to germinating cannabis seeds, prepare the following:
- 4 sheets of paper towels
- distilled water
- 2 plates
- 2-inch pots (as many as needed depending on number of seeds)
Step 1. Soak four pieces of paper towels in distilled water then place two sheets on a plate. Place cannabis seeds over it making sure each is one inch apart from the others. Next, use the two remaining paper towers to cover the seeds.
Step 2. To create a suitable environment for the cannabis seeds to germinate, place the other plate on top. Although light is needed in almost all stages of cultivating plants, it is not the case during germination.
Step 3. Keep the room temperature between 21 to 32 degrees Celsius. Although it is possible to increase the temperature and raise the rate of germination, that would also entail buying equipment such as seedling heat mat. Once done, then it is time to wait for the cannabis seeds to sprout. From time to time, check and make sure that the paper towels are damp.
Things to Remember
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Adding water once or twice a day is good enough. Be sure that it is adequate and not excessive. Otherwise, the seeds could end up drowning. On the flip side, if it is not enough, then the seeds may not sprout at all.
Once the seeds start sprouting, remember that it is very fragile. As such, be careful in its handling.
Transplanting the Seedlings
Soon, roots start to form after the seed splits open. Once that happens, then it is time to place the seeds in small pots. To do that, prepare the following items:
- small 2-inch pots
- potting soil
- spray bottle
- tweezers
- pen or pencil
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Step 1. Put some soil in the small pot. At the center, make a half-inch hole using a pen or pencil.
Step 2. Use a pair of tweezers to transfer the seed to the pot. Be gentle as it is fragile. Carefully, place it in the center of the hole. After, top it and make sure the seed is only a few millimeters deep.
Step 3. Spray water and let it settle.
Let the seedling sprout until it has two or more internodes. Until then, keep it moist, and it should grow nicely. Transplant the plants into bigger pots once they are ready. This time, instead of using tweezers to pick up individual seeds, it is only a matter of removing the whole plant including a clump of potting soil and placing it in its new environment.
Things to Remember
Transplanting from a small pot to a bigger one allows the plant to continue growing. Otherwise, it becomes too crowded, and it stops rooting.
Spraying water once or twice a day is good enough. The key here is knowing how much is enough or lacking. If the leaves are signs of being droopy in which entire leaf curls down or having a yellowish color, it may be a sign of over-watering. If it looks wilted, then it may be due to under-watering.
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Once seedlings appear, lighting becomes vital to its survival and growth. Regardless if eventually placed outdoors or using grow light inside the house, it should not be too hot. It is achieved by placing it in an area where there is ample shading or adjusting the height of lighting fixture.
Soon after the first internode appears, it is time to add some nutrients. Some growers prefer the root-stimulating foliar nutrients. But, be cautious of the dose since the roots are young. Keep the concentrations low.
Finally, do not stress out the plants. Transplanting itself is already strenuous. During its care after, limit movement and avoid touching.
Proper Germination for Strong Cannabis Plants
As one can see, germinating and transplanting seedlings is not a complicated process. The most important thing to remember is that growers must be as careful as possible.
It appears to be inanimate objects, but plants are a life-form. Like people, it also experiences stress. Consequently, it may lead to poor-quality plant or in worse cases, death.
On the bright side, keeping it as safe as possible is also very much like a person having a happy childhood. Often, these people develop into well-rounded adults. In the same manner, proper germination and transplanting also leads to optimal growth and maximizing the potential of the plant.
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