I agree on not soaking seeds or using paper towel to germinate seeds but a few added steps can help in soilless. Try warming your trays before sowing and keep warm and covered, not domed, until emergence then remove from heat and uncover. Haven't lost a seed since doing it this way. Great channel appreciate what you do ✌️
@@DeBaccoUniversity I used to soak but this way almost guarantees full emergence in 3 days. Saves alot of time vs soaking and paper towel. Seems to me, popping in water uses too much energy before it has a chance to tap in and get established to support itself. Not a plant physiologist tho lol.
First minute in and I'm learning. Less moisture increases seed viability. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Mr. DeBacco. This video is helpful to me.
One particular seed bank that I know of will not honor their guarantee unless you follow their germination method which is soaking for 8-12 hrs and then paper towel on a plate never in a bag. They also advised that they be planted when the tap root is no longer than a 1/2 inch. Yet I have always had good luck with just direct sowing into a soilless media or the final container.
I generally soak seeds in glass of water for 24hrs before going into soil. My seeds never ever sink yet I've had 100% germ rate. Any idea why this is? I've used both spring and tap water.
Same, but sometimes you will find that the seeds don’t sink because they aren’t immersed in the water. (Drowned) if you push the seeds under the water for a second you may find they sink……
Make sure the light cycles are the same as the environment you are putting them into. You may have to phase them into the light cycle. This will shock the babies of not done correctly. 👍🏽
While this will work, but the newly developing root will likely attach to the paper towel which can cause damage. Avoiding this and creating favorable conditions to the chosen substrate will avoid this chance of damage and allow your newly developing plant to maximize the amount of root hairs which are mainly responsible for nutrient and water absorption for the plant.
@@DeBaccoUniversity I never let the tap root get no long then an inch before I plant so its not in there long enough to get into the paper towel...its just the way ive done it for years lol
Create a similar environment in your chosen substrate and it will reduce chance of damage and also your efficiency when it comes to plant production;-)
My seeds used to fail and I didn’t know why until I read an article that canna seeds need soft soil not hard soil. I took normal soil from the ground and didn’t water it to make the soil compact, I watered with a spoon directly on the seed and left the surrounding areas in the pot dry which helped with air intake, and since then all my seeds sprout 🌱. My issue was always compact soil where I’d water too much and the soil would go down and become hard soil. And ohhh I do this outside, the sun 🌞 is my light, I grow outdoor not indoor, I start them outside so that they get used to the sun’s heat from the start… gotta keep things cheap.🙃
Hi Dr I recently purchase 3 pak of seeds none of them popped the company is replacing them I used solo cup method & paper towel both over 7 days , how should I germinate new seeds being sent to guarantee germination Thanks Steve
Ditto I had same problem with seeds from seedsman in holland. BarneyFarms Blueberry OG Feminized None Germinated. I email them replaced because of germination problem but only with there seedsman brand. A Little Under $50 for 3 seeds 2 germinated. I Have read that seeds sent internationally can be microwaved in transit. Believe it or Not ?
Just use diluted hydrogen peroxide and cut the bellybutton off your seeds then place in clear glass bowl in-between paper towels. Cover with saran wrap. That's the best way without using the sun and dirt. Dropping seeds in the soil under the sun beats all other methods.
@@DeBaccoUniversity Truth there lol. I truly believe the perfect way to germinate seeds hasn't been discovered, Who knows maybe they germinate better in poop topped with whipped cream lol We test Cannabis all the time and so many times we discover new and better ways everyday.
This is my very 1st time attempting to grow. However I have an entire bundle of seeds. I don't even know what I'm doing. My Dad had a Horticulture book that I've lose along my journey thru Life. Any help is greatly appreciated. May GOD Bless
So, to summarize: it's advisable but not necessary to soak the seeds in 1% hydrogen peroxide solution for 2-4 hours in order to easily discard of floating seeds and to help with initial seeds hydration. Next you either plant directly in neutral soil or a growing medium (like presoaked rock wool) and moisten around the seed. Keep the environment 90% humid, warm and dark for 3-4 days until the seeds germinate, then add 150-300 PAR of light. The moment most of seedlings emerge we remove the dome or foil if we're using them (before the leaves touch it). Do I have that right? Am I missing anything?
Pot likes soft loamy soil the best,out doors pick a green spot,if weeds grow there pot will,as much sunlight as possible,I start soon,I'll get mine popping,In a big pot,as they show their true leaves I'll carefully use a fork take the seedling out being careful not to break that tap root,put them in a 20 cm pot,let them grow,leave them in till they show sex,put them out in the bush,I live in Australia,the bush is huge.
@@DeBaccoUniversity thankyou to for sharing,I listening to you,I'm a layman,it's interesting to listen to someone make something simple sound very complicated & complexed,seed,dirt,water, sunshine,poo,more water, more sunshine,repeat🙃🇦🇺I'm upside hanging on my hemp roots at the bottom (almost) of the world!lots of sunshine here,there's been a bit to much rain,I've seen 15footers lots of them drown,it's dismal,higher ground now,go again.... I've big old Aussie strains,they grow like trees,take as long to,need a good auto,that has some weight,quick & nice,any suggestions please.
@@paul9511 Aussie here too, ok bro- Autos out bush dont work well, too much fiddling around to get the delicate lil seeds to grow where you want them to as you have to plant em in the final hole, no transplanting as they dont like it if your a bit rough and they stunt. Not worth the effort and even if you do get it right, you get at best 1/4 pound of good weed. Autos are for indoors brother, run them under lights for 18 hrs a day and they are a diff story but outdoors they dont do well. I averaged 100 grams a plant so you need 5 plants to grow a pound, and good auto seeds are expensive. Dont waste your time. But try AMS seed bank, Greenhouse seeds or Garden of Greed seeds for new strains to try. AMS would be my pick, Quality is excellent, selection is amazing but they are a touch pricey. Greenhouse seeds is great too but shipping is a bit more, while quality is top notch. Garden of green are average seeds, but they are cheap and I have 60% of my collection from them as they are cheap. Ams and greenhouse sees is where I got my rarer harder to find strains. MOAB from AMS is one strain I suggest you try. Zkittlez or gorilla glue from Garden of green, while Chemical Bride from Greenhouse seeds should do the job.
@@marneybanana1985 thankyou for the advice..I'm getting cookies and cream seeds,a chap gets them from Amsterdam..I was given seeds from bake bean seeds co,tiny seeds, almost like grass seeds,I tried to start then outside in a pot,it rained hard & I lost all 19 other than one,after it popped I put it under led & 18 hrs for four weeks,I took it out at a foot high,tool a week under semi shade to acclimatize,it took 8 weeks approx,chunk,very resinous...I was after something that does that,under light for four weeks then out to bud..ideal as I could have 2 crops going then to.i live on gold coast now,but close to the mountains,creeks..I've a massive outdoor strain,if things are great they can produce up to 4 lbs,if not still a pound plus,but they are tall,it takes months from start to finish,the pot is very strong,it's a strain older growers have been growing for decades on the border of northern New South Wales QLD .I've another new strain cross white rhino with this big stuff,I am trying to get a 5 foot by 5 foot plant...at present I can't afford hundreds of dollars for seeds..have you tried the feminized ones then?.
I soaked mine for 48 hours. A very small taproot and out and I planted in soil. I’m not sure I was able to get the root straight down because it was so small. Do u think it will still sprout? Thanks!!
[ I was given some VERY old hemp seeds with low viability (around 1%). Getting a successful germination took ~30 days at 85°F after a 12 hour soak in plain distilled water. ] *Would soaking seeds like this in a 1% H2O2 solution (without adding PGRs) help with my germination rates, or do I need to use a commercial seed treatment to boost my viability?* 💬 Any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated! :)
GA, Gibberellic acid aids in germination, without adding an specific plant hormone product some growers add some kelp to their starting water to encourage the germination process.
damn. i got my seeds right now amd I was about to let them soak for 12 hours but I guess I won't do that. Aslo the colour of the seeds is quiet concerning, they have a light brown, sort of pale colour. Also you mentioned to cull out any seeds that float. I don't know what the time period is on that but I've had them in for like 15 minutes and they are still floating.
@@DeBaccoUniversity thank you professor, the plants are doing fine. Seeds sank after approx. 2 hours in water. The seedlings got a lot of stretch because I had to start them on windowsill, it was almost freezing outside. Now they are in the greenhouse and doing fine, growing kinda slow but fine. My main concern right now is protecting them from slugs.
I have tons of seeds, mostly infertile, but they all die after half a cm growth. I can only get 1/20 success rate. After watching your methods, I tried giberellic acid and H2O2 1% methods, and put them in a container with a cover. (some say cover it and some say they need fresh air idk) Another 6-set of seedlings are going to be tested with the hanging method, which I learned also recently. See in 3 days..
update: hanging method failed. It's also for fresh seeds. But as i researched a technique that said scratch the surfaces of seeds with a matchbox and sandpaper in it, shake it for couple of minutes, it increased the popping chance. Might help you out with old seeds too.. Cheers!
I planted mine in a plant starter kit with 16 cups in it. I've put them in a rubber made box with my grow light made in the lid. I have a heat pad underneath it and I have the light set to blue and heat pad set on low. I've got 4 plants growing in it, but I've lost 1 of them already and I think I'm about to lose another one that's why I'm contacting you. The one that's trying to die on my is drooping over. I water them every day with water bought from the store in bottles. I don't want to lose anymore, so please help me if you don't care?
I kept seeds in a pill bottle full of water...til it stank....I planted the seeds after a month in water....under a trailer with no light, forgot about em 3 weeks later I had 20 babies. How's that happen? Drowned seeds, no light really and forgetfulness...
I am really enjoying your videos. This is my first one on Germination and it has been 2 years so maybe you have touched on it . What is a Con to a 1Percent hydrogen peroxide solution for seed soaking
You have made more sense than AnyOne before to many. I started watching the video last month but stopped it after a few seconds, it seemed too....technical. if you will. I just committed to watching it th I s time because I stayed longer. I would like to help if you don't mind. Somehow, "You are a genius I don't want to suggest how" make your videos more interesting the first few seconds. I'm going to Subscribe now but you almost lost me.
I tried to germinate my seeds 1 ft under a 400 watt MH lamp in my grow tent and I'm thinking they are dead from the heat.(Kinda failed with the paper towel method too).Turns out MH is terrible for germination (high PPF and high heat). Now I am down to my last seeds.Should I leave them in a living room or balcony with some sunlight or should I buy a florescent light for my grow tent to help them become seedlings? I will give them a couple more days before planting new seeds.Please help me professor no one talks about HID lights anymore and I cant afford an LED.(I am planting autoflowers directly into the 15L fabric pots)
@@DeBaccoUniversity how much distance would you reccomend? Also isnt white light bad for germination?Is natural sunlight better? (Thank you for responding professor I really appreciate it
One con would be the rockwool will likely be left at the end of the growing season. You can go the block or soil dependents on your general growing set-up.
I got the tap root to sprout with my seeds and planted them in the soil does the soil require sunlight for it to fully sprout right after planting the seeds in the soil?
Great Video. You mentioned Gibberellic Acid. Just wondering if you have ever experimented using it to germinate old seeds ? I have some 30 year old seeds Im going to try and germinate. Any suggestions for parts per million ?
@@DeBaccoUniversity i dont make videos, a million people all over the world use a papertowl in a bag its way faster. ive done both 100 times and bags better everytime just saying
4:29 I am doing the light thing and I do have it set to 300 micro moles. Everybody is swearing I need to do this in total darkness first. I'm sitting at day three we'll see how it goes
@@DeBaccoUniversity sounds good I thought you said it's a good idea to use light during germination. I'm watching them close so I'll just say screw the light. Hopefully the seeds are still good at day 4 to switch it. Then when I see that they've come through the coconut core I'll flip on the light.
@John Doe yeah ever since then I've kept them in total darkness until I see them come through the soil. And then I put a light about 36in away at whatever par they recommend I can't remember what they said now. I have to wonder though they do germinate outside so they have to go through a light cycle at some point. But maybe in nature the germination process takes place quickly enough to not get the next day's sun to kill it. If that makes any sense
I have seed showing radical. Im thinking of using seed starting potting mix and put in a tray. I have a temperature controlled heating mat for the humidity domed tray. Question: Do I need to keep the soil and seed at the same temperature (77 degrees F) till it becomes a seedling and then turn on lighting and turn off ma?. I have a grow tent .
I soaked 6 bag seeds in water they all sanked after 4 hours but 24 hours the seeds didn’t pop and then I tried the paper towel method for 48 hours they still haven’t popped what happened? Was the temp to cold or something
Could be multiple factors, few common potential issues that come to mind are... poor quality seeds, old seeds, improper storage of seeds, low temperature, poor aeration.
Sorry. NO, I don't like this talk at all. You show us diagrams but you don't identify what all the initials mean. In case you didn't know, initials alienate. You don't want to alienate, do you? You need an advisor. Get one. Good journey.
I agree on not soaking seeds or using paper towel to germinate seeds but a few added steps can help in soilless. Try warming your trays before sowing and keep warm and covered, not domed, until emergence then remove from heat and uncover. Haven't lost a seed since doing it this way. Great channel appreciate what you do ✌️
Thanks for sharing your method of germination and tips as well. Heat, humidity and aeration are all key factors to germination.
@@DeBaccoUniversity I used to soak but this way almost guarantees full emergence in 3 days. Saves alot of time vs soaking and paper towel. Seems to me, popping in water uses too much energy before it has a chance to tap in and get established to support itself. Not a plant physiologist tho lol.
I love increasing my chances of success!!
That is the goal of the channel!
First minute in and I'm learning. Less moisture increases seed viability. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Mr. DeBacco. This video is helpful to me.
Great to know you were learning right away!
One particular seed bank that I know of will not honor their guarantee unless you follow their germination method which is soaking for 8-12 hrs and then paper towel on a plate never in a bag. They also advised that they be planted when the tap root is no longer than a 1/2 inch. Yet I have always had good luck with just direct sowing into a soilless media or the final container.
A seed bank that requires the paper towel method is a red flag.
I generally soak seeds in glass of water for 24hrs before going into soil. My seeds never ever sink yet I've had 100% germ rate. Any idea why this is? I've used both spring and tap water.
Same, but sometimes you will find that the seeds don’t sink because they aren’t immersed in the water. (Drowned) if you push the seeds under the water for a second you may find they sink……
@@NightlifeReALIty Ah ye, I've done that before. Was just curious. Thanks
Thanks for your input mate. Helped me out
Likely they are in water but not fully saturated.
When is it ok to put it outside in a 3 gallon pot when it was germinated in rock wool
When the weather (season) is correct. Be sure to properly harden off the plants as well to reduce the overall shock they may experience.
Make sure the light cycles are the same as the environment you are putting them into. You may have to phase them into the light cycle. This will shock the babies of not done correctly. 👍🏽
Soak 12 hours in tap water then put on top of a moist paper towel. In a zip lock and within 24 hours you'll have a tap root
While this will work, but the newly developing root will likely attach to the paper towel which can cause damage. Avoiding this and creating favorable conditions to the chosen substrate will avoid this chance of damage and allow your newly developing plant to maximize the amount of root hairs which are mainly responsible for nutrient and water absorption for the plant.
@@DeBaccoUniversity I never let the tap root get no long then an inch before I plant so its not in there long enough to get into the paper towel...its just the way ive done it for years lol
Create a similar environment in your chosen substrate and it will reduce chance of damage and also your efficiency when it comes to plant production;-)
Good video, but plants take in CO2, not oxygen.
Actually when lights are off plants do take in oxygen instead of Co2, while the roots always need oxygen from the air. Science bro.
There is photorespiration so you can look into that if you want more details.
Another great video. I’m just germinating now and was about to use paper towels. Thanks for stopping me 👍🏻
Great to know the video helped you avoid potential damage to your newly emerging roots.
Paper towel has always worked for me
Dude! Thanks for your comment… I was about to wet my paper towels. Now I’m on standby till I’m done watching.
do you understand it all? im still a little confused on how to actually germinate a cannabis seed
My seeds used to fail and I didn’t know why until I read an article that canna seeds need soft soil not hard soil. I took normal soil from the ground and didn’t water it to make the soil compact, I watered with a spoon directly on the seed and left the surrounding areas in the pot dry which helped with air intake, and since then all my seeds sprout 🌱. My issue was always compact soil where I’d water too much and the soil would go down and become hard soil. And ohhh I do this outside, the sun 🌞 is my light, I grow outdoor not indoor, I start them outside so that they get used to the sun’s heat from the start… gotta keep things cheap.🙃
Soilless mix can also provide good properties for seed starting.
@@ogkloudy grandpas stash?
Hi Dr I recently purchase 3 pak of seeds none of them popped the company is replacing them I used solo cup method & paper towel both over 7 days , how should I germinate new seeds being sent to guarantee germination
Thanks
Steve
Follow the methods presented on this channel;-)
Me to Steve it's so annoying
Ditto I had same problem with seeds from seedsman in holland. BarneyFarms Blueberry OG Feminized None Germinated. I email them replaced because of germination problem but only with there seedsman brand. A Little Under $50 for 3 seeds 2 germinated. I Have read that seeds sent internationally can be microwaved in transit. Believe it or Not ?
Just use diluted hydrogen peroxide and cut the bellybutton off your seeds then place in clear glass bowl in-between paper towels. Cover with saran wrap. That's the best way without using the sun and dirt.
Dropping seeds in the soil under the sun beats all other methods.
This can work in small scale operations.
@@DeBaccoUniversity Truth there lol.
I truly believe the perfect way to germinate seeds hasn't been discovered,
Who knows maybe they germinate better in poop topped with whipped cream lol
We test Cannabis all the time and so many times we discover new and better ways everyday.
You and I must be sharing the same vibrational frequency I’ve needed some extra knowledge pertaining to germination 🙏🏼
Many thanks Professor.
Many welcomes and be sure to check the channel out for other helpful advise.
This is my very 1st time attempting to grow. However I have an entire bundle of seeds. I don't even know what I'm doing. My Dad had a Horticulture book that I've lose along my journey thru Life. Any help is greatly appreciated.
May GOD Bless
So, to summarize: it's advisable but not necessary to soak the seeds in 1% hydrogen peroxide solution for 2-4 hours in order to easily discard of floating seeds and to help with initial seeds hydration.
Next you either plant directly in neutral soil or a growing medium (like presoaked rock wool) and moisten around the seed.
Keep the environment 90% humid, warm and dark for 3-4 days until the seeds germinate, then add 150-300 PAR of light.
The moment most of seedlings emerge we remove the dome or foil if we're using them (before the leaves touch it).
Do I have that right? Am I missing anything?
Thanks for the summary!
@@DeBaccoUniversity thank you for all your amazingly informative content.
When do you turn off the heat mat?
Pot likes soft loamy soil the best,out doors pick a green spot,if weeds grow there pot will,as much sunlight as possible,I start soon,I'll get mine popping,In a big pot,as they show their true leaves I'll carefully use a fork take the seedling out being careful not to break that tap root,put them in a 20 cm pot,let them grow,leave them in till they show sex,put them out in the bush,I live in Australia,the bush is huge.
Thanks for sharing.
@@DeBaccoUniversity thankyou to for sharing,I listening to you,I'm a layman,it's interesting to listen to someone make something simple sound very complicated & complexed,seed,dirt,water, sunshine,poo,more water, more sunshine,repeat🙃🇦🇺I'm upside hanging on my hemp roots at the bottom (almost) of the world!lots of sunshine here,there's been a bit to much rain,I've seen 15footers lots of them drown,it's dismal,higher ground now,go again.... I've big old Aussie strains,they grow like trees,take as long to,need a good auto,that has some weight,quick & nice,any suggestions please.
@@paul9511 Aussie here too, ok bro- Autos out bush dont work well, too much fiddling around to get the delicate lil seeds to grow where you want them to as you have to plant em in the final hole, no transplanting as they dont like it if your a bit rough and they stunt. Not worth the effort and even if you do get it right, you get at best 1/4 pound of good weed. Autos are for indoors brother, run them under lights for 18 hrs a day and they are a diff story but outdoors they dont do well. I averaged 100 grams a plant so you need 5 plants to grow a pound, and good auto seeds are expensive. Dont waste your time. But try AMS seed bank, Greenhouse seeds or Garden of Greed seeds for new strains to try. AMS would be my pick, Quality is excellent, selection is amazing but they are a touch pricey. Greenhouse seeds is great too but shipping is a bit more, while quality is top notch. Garden of green are average seeds, but they are cheap and I have 60% of my collection from them as they are cheap. Ams and greenhouse sees is where I got my rarer harder to find strains. MOAB from AMS is one strain I suggest you try. Zkittlez or gorilla glue from Garden of green, while Chemical Bride from Greenhouse seeds should do the job.
@@marneybanana1985 thankyou for the advice..I'm getting cookies and cream seeds,a chap gets them from Amsterdam..I was given seeds from bake bean seeds co,tiny seeds, almost like grass seeds,I tried to start then outside in a pot,it rained hard & I lost all 19 other than one,after it popped I put it under led & 18 hrs for four weeks,I took it out at a foot high,tool a week under semi shade to acclimatize,it took 8 weeks approx,chunk,very resinous...I was after something that does that,under light for four weeks then out to bud..ideal as I could have 2 crops going then to.i live on gold coast now,but close to the mountains,creeks..I've a massive outdoor strain,if things are great they can produce up to 4 lbs,if not still a pound plus,but they are tall,it takes months from start to finish,the pot is very strong,it's a strain older growers have been growing for decades on the border of northern New South Wales QLD .I've another new strain cross white rhino with this big stuff,I am trying to get a 5 foot by 5 foot plant...at present I can't afford hundreds of dollars for seeds..have you tried the feminized ones then?.
I soaked mine for 48 hours. A very small taproot and out and I planted in soil. I’m not sure I was able to get the root straight down because it was so small. Do u think it will still sprout? Thanks!!
Assuming good conditions it should, best of luck.
Thank you for the knowledge #TerpCrew
Glad to be able to share it!
Wait a minute, if you cull all your floating seeds how do you explain Float-Tech seed popping. I usually find the sinkers to be the duds. 🤷♂️
Floaters tend to have an "empty" air pocket.
[ I was given some VERY old hemp seeds with low viability (around 1%). Getting a successful germination took ~30 days at 85°F after a 12 hour soak in plain distilled water. ]
*Would soaking seeds like this in a 1% H2O2 solution (without adding PGRs) help with my germination rates, or do I need to use a commercial seed treatment to boost my viability?*
💬 Any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated! :)
GA, Gibberellic acid aids in germination, without adding an specific plant hormone product some growers add some kelp to their starting water to encourage the germination process.
@@DeBaccoUniversity I'll give the kelp a try, thank you :)
damn. i got my seeds right now amd I was about to let them soak for 12 hours but I guess I won't do that. Aslo the colour of the seeds is quiet concerning, they have a light brown, sort of pale colour. Also you mentioned to cull out any seeds that float. I don't know what the time period is on that but I've had them in for like 15 minutes and they are still floating.
Thanks for coming here to advance your education, hope things turn out in your favor.
@@DeBaccoUniversity thank you professor, the plants are doing fine. Seeds sank after approx. 2 hours in water. The seedlings got a lot of stretch because I had to start them on windowsill, it was almost freezing outside. Now they are in the greenhouse and doing fine, growing kinda slow but fine. My main concern right now is protecting them from slugs.
I have tons of seeds, mostly infertile, but they all die after half a cm growth. I can only get 1/20 success rate.
After watching your methods, I tried giberellic acid and H2O2 1% methods, and put them in a container with a cover. (some say cover it and some say they need fresh air idk)
Another 6-set of seedlings are going to be tested with the hanging method, which I learned also recently.
See in 3 days..
Hope this helps.
Same here gone through 15 seeds not 1 will get a inch just die on me is it bad seeds I'm using from last year
update: hanging method failed. It's also for fresh seeds. But as i researched a technique that said scratch the surfaces of seeds with a matchbox and sandpaper in it, shake it for couple of minutes, it increased the popping chance. Might help you out with old seeds too.. Cheers!
Great knowledgeable tutorial thanks so much for sharing have a G'day.
You as well!
Do you track PH levels during the germination phase and if so what is ideal? I've read PH6 is ideal for soil during germination.
Good to check and know the waters pH. Target range would be 6.3-6.5
Thank you for the amazing video sir!
You are welcome and hope it helps improve the success rate of your future seed germination!
I use an aero grow garden 3 days is all works awesome
Thanks for sharing!
I planted mine in a plant starter kit with 16 cups in it. I've put them in a rubber made box with my grow light made in the lid. I have a heat pad underneath it and I have the light set to blue and heat pad set on low. I've got 4 plants growing in it, but I've lost 1 of them already and I think I'm about to lose another one that's why I'm contacting you. The one that's trying to die on my is drooping over. I water them every day with water bought from the store in bottles. I don't want to lose anymore, so please help me if you don't care?
Keep an eye on light levels, pH, temperature and humidity.
I plant directly into the pot. Auto flower
Simple and effective.
@@DeBaccoUniversity indeed never seen humidity domes in nature just plop em in keep lights around 16 inches from soil spray the soil and bang
I kept seeds in a pill bottle full of water...til it stank....I planted the seeds after a month in water....under a trailer with no light, forgot about em 3 weeks later I had 20 babies. How's that happen? Drowned seeds, no light really and forgetfulness...
Luck.
as usual packed with info. Thanks for the no nonsense approach.
You are welcome, the goal is quality education delivered in an effective and efficient way.
I am really enjoying your videos. This is my first one on Germination and it has been 2 years so maybe you have touched on it . What is a Con to a 1Percent hydrogen peroxide solution for seed soaking
Thanks and no real cons just takes a little extra time and resources but the results are well worth it.
You have made more sense than AnyOne before to many. I started watching the video last month but stopped it after a few seconds, it seemed too....technical. if you will. I just committed to watching it th I s time because I stayed longer. I would like to help if you don't mind. Somehow, "You are a genius I don't want to suggest how" make your videos more interesting the first few seconds. I'm going to Subscribe now but you almost lost me.
Thanks for your subscription and the goal is quality information, so just get by the intro and you should learn a lot;-)
Having trouble growing or making seeds pop up soon as they pop they die I bought new pots soil nothing working could it be bad seeds ?
Try a new batch of seeds and see what happens.
Any recommended seed banks that will provide the information on the seeds?
Any place you are considering purchasing seeds from you should be requesting this information.
happy find you on youtube and thanks for information education and all efforts
Thanks for the comment and be sure to share the channel with others!
I tried to germinate my seeds 1 ft under a 400 watt MH lamp in my grow tent and I'm thinking they are dead from the heat.(Kinda failed with the paper towel method too).Turns out MH is terrible for germination (high PPF and high heat). Now I am down to my last seeds.Should I leave them in a living room or balcony with some sunlight or should I buy a florescent light for my grow tent to help them become seedlings? I will give them a couple more days before planting new seeds.Please help me professor no one talks about HID lights anymore and I cant afford an LED.(I am planting autoflowers directly into the 15L fabric pots)
Answer would be simple.... space the 400 watt MH lamp a greater distance from the seedling area to reduce the PPF and heat.
@@DeBaccoUniversity how much distance would you reccomend? Also isnt white light bad for germination?Is natural sunlight better?
(Thank you for responding professor I really appreciate it
Is there a con to starting in rockwool and transferring to a soil based pot? Or would you recommend going full Grodan block with it at that point?
One con would be the rockwool will likely be left at the end of the growing season. You can go the block or soil dependents on your general growing set-up.
I got the tap root to sprout with my seeds and planted them in the soil does the soil require sunlight for it to fully sprout right after planting the seeds in the soil?
Temperature is key at this stage.
Great Video. You mentioned Gibberellic Acid. Just wondering if you have ever experimented using it to germinate old seeds ? I have some 30 year old seeds Im going to try and germinate. Any suggestions for parts per million ?
This article may offer a starting point for you... journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/44/3/article-p870.xml
I'm 1:56 in. Had to pause. This is amazing. Continuing.
Great to know, hope you made it to the end;-)
no waayyyy this dude has grown bud.
No wayyy the "Mike Clizzy" channel doesn't have any content....
@@DeBaccoUniversity i dont make videos, a million people all over the world use a papertowl in a bag its way faster. ive done both 100 times and bags better everytime just saying
The paper towel method is a challenge at a large production scale. The added materials and labor make it better suited for small scale operations.
I like the word gibberellin!
Then maybe you would like this video... ruclips.net/video/laF8aXPu94c/видео.html
I like using test tubes for germination. Little drop of water, seed sitting on top, air, plug. Wait and observe. Transfer when root emerges.
Sounds like this creates a good environment, but this would be difficult to do at a large scale.
@@DeBaccoUniversity Indeed. My scale is 1 seed at a time.
Really like your videos!
Really like your comment!
Thank you.
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4:29 I am doing the light thing and I do have it set to 300 micro moles. Everybody is swearing I need to do this in total darkness first. I'm sitting at day three we'll see how it goes
Seeds should be in darkness as they germinate, but they will grow in light you just run the risk of damaging the radicle.
@@DeBaccoUniversity sounds good I thought you said it's a good idea to use light during germination. I'm watching them close so I'll just say screw the light. Hopefully the seeds are still good at day 4 to switch it. Then when I see that they've come through the coconut core I'll flip on the light.
@@DeBaccoUniversity so once in soil no light just a nice worm place and keep most
How'd it go. I've read cannabis roots don't get affected like other roots when it comes to light.
@John Doe yeah ever since then I've kept them in total darkness until I see them come through the soil. And then I put a light about 36in away at whatever par they recommend I can't remember what they said now. I have to wonder though they do germinate outside so they have to go through a light cycle at some point. But maybe in nature the germination process takes place quickly enough to not get the next day's sun to kill it. If that makes any sense
Such great content every time. Your content is the most information dense yet understandable on YT
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Hydrogen peroxide works well
1% is the suggested concentration.
Thnx very informative
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Coco coir compost...
Similar to rockwool conditions and pros/cons at this stage of growing.
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Knowledge is power!
What about a 1% h202 solution
Here is a study: ruclips.net/video/KPzfZ_xFXtE/видео.html
Another question, can fully developed nice looking seeds with stripes and all that be germinated freshly off a plant within days of harvest?
Thank you for this video! How many hours of light should sprouted seeds receive in this time period?
The key is 16+ hours, but the target level should be 18-20hr. of light and more importantly, 6-4 hours of continuous darkness.
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Thanks.
I have seed showing radical. Im thinking of using seed starting potting mix and put in a tray. I have a temperature controlled heating mat for the humidity domed tray. Question: Do I need to keep the soil and seed at the same temperature (77 degrees F) till it becomes a seedling and then turn on lighting and turn off ma?. I have a grow tent .
Consistent temperature would be advised.
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Some like seeds, others clones, regardless... DeBacco University has you covered!
I soaked 6 bag seeds in water they all sanked after 4 hours but 24 hours the seeds didn’t pop and then I tried the paper towel method for 48 hours they still haven’t popped what happened? Was the temp to cold or something
Could be multiple factors, few common potential issues that come to mind are... poor quality seeds, old seeds, improper storage of seeds, low temperature, poor aeration.
DeBacco University they popped they all sprouted
DeBacco University put them behind my ps4 where it was warm and they opened
Ohhhh, that is how you do it??? I have been sneezing on them and it hasn't been working.
Much to learn you still have.
@@DeBaccoUniversity Well how do YOU get the germs on them, Mister University???
Sorry. NO, I don't like this talk at all.
You show us diagrams but you don't identify what all the initials mean.
In case you didn't know, initials alienate. You don't want to alienate, do you?
You need an advisor. Get one.
Good journey.
What initials are not defined?
Many thanks,🙏🙏
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