Frequent Asked Cannabis Germination Questions
We handle more than a dozen support queries each day, and many of them ask about how best to germinate seeds. A few common problems arise sometimes, like seeds collapsing under their own weight (damping off) or stunted, deficient seeds that were started in barky potting soils. Here are...
Read MoreHow to Store Cannabis Seeds (Short & Long-Term)
Cannabis seeds, like all living things, have a window of viability whereafter germination can become challenging, or even impossible. Most cannabis seeds can be stored for between 2 to 3 years from their harvest date in a cupboard, or more than 5 years in a fridge or freezer, before...
Read MoreSeed Appearances: What’s Natural and When To Worry
If you’ve ever wondered why some cannabis seeds are dark, while others are light, or why some are smaller than others, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll look at what determines how each seed looks and why seeds from different strains may look indistinguishable from...
Read MoreCan You Tell If A Cannabis Seed Is Female Before Planting It?
About a decade ago, there was an article shared on social media showing growers how they can look at their seeds and tell that they’re female just from looking at them. More recently, there have been claims that AI tools can analyze seeds and tell the grower even before...
Read MoreHow To Sanitize Your Seeds Before Germination
H₂O₂ (Hydrogen Peroxide) offers an affordable and effective way to improve your germination rates Looking to improve your germination rates on your weed seeds? If you don’t use H₂O₂ in your germination process, you may be missing out on an easy boost to your germ process. In this article, we’ll...
Read MoreBiltong & Budz’ Ultimate Beginner’s Grow Guide
Growing cannabis is an extremely rewarding activity, but whether you’re doing it for personal satisfaction or to make a living, you should aim for the best quality flower possible. The process of learning to grow can take years to fine tune and any good grower will acknowledge that the...
Read MoreTroubleshooting Cannabis Seedling Problems
Although we love popping beans over here, there are some challenges when growing from seed. Whether that’s the initial germination process and dialing it in, or the transition period where viable, germinated seeds move from the germination phase into the early vegetative stage. Table of ContentsStretchy GrowthToo Light LightIncorrect Light...
Read MoreThe Best Soils For Germinating Cannabis Seeds in South Africa
Germinating cannabis seeds can be a scary process, one mistake can lead to non-germination, and when that occurs we, as growers, immediately lose money on what was supposed to be an investment into our grow. We’ve handled thousands of customer queries over the years and the medium used for germination...
Read MoreCannabis Germination Guide: For Every Method
Germinating seeds can be tricky, especially for newer growers. However, it’s not just new growers who sometimes encounter issues, even experienced growers experience it. We understand that having a failed germination sucks, it’s money you’ve spent expecting a result that you didn’t get. Our goal is to help you increase...
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