Step 6: How to Germinate Cannabis Seeds

• If you have already a rooted clone (a live cannabis plant) please skip right to Step 7.

There are many methods for cannabis seed germination.

Personally, I think one of the easiest ways to germinate a cannabis seed is to place it directly in a specialized starter cube like a Rapid Rooter.

Just keep the Rapid Rooters moist (but not soaking) and warm. It can help to put your tray on a seedling heat mat. Seedlings should pop in a few days to a week.

So far Rapid Rooters with a heat mat have given me the best germination rates of any method. They work with any growing medium, too – once the seedling has emerged, you can stick the cube directly into your growing medium or hydroponic system.

Another popular way to germinate seeds is via the paper towel method.

Paper Towel Method:

You will need…

• Cannabis seeds
• 2 plates
• Paper towels
• Water
• A place to plant sprouted seeds

NOTE: If seedlings seem to be “stretching” upwards or growing very tall, usually it’s because they want more light.