🌱 Quick Start (90%+ Germination)
Most seeds sprout IN 3-7 days when done correctly.
- Soak seeds in diluted hydrogen peroxide (1%) for 30 minutes
- Place in moist (not wet) paper towel
- Keep at 74–76°F in darkness
- Do not check for 72 hours
- Transplant once taproot appears
🧪 Step 1 — Surface Sterilization (Optional)
Soak seeds in 3% hydrogen peroxide for 30–60 seconds to reduce mold risk.
💧 Step 2 — Soaking Solution
Dilute peroxide to ~1% (2 parts water).
- Soak seeds for 30 minutes
- Older seeds: up to 12–24 hours
- Rinse lightly after soaking
🧻 Step 3 — Paper Towels
- Use moist (not dripping) paper towels
- Place inside container or zip lock bag and place in a dark area or paper bag
🌰 Step 4 — Place Seeds
- Space seeds ½–2 inches apart
- Fold towel over seeds
- Keep containeror bag slightly open for airflow
🌡️ Step 5 — Environment
- Temp: 74–76°F
- Darkness: Complete
- Moisture: Damp, not soaked
⏳ Step 6 — Timeline
- 3–7 days typical
- Up to 14 days possible
- Do NOT open for first 72 hours
🌱 Step 7 — Transplanting
- Taproot: ¼–½ inch
- Plant taproot down
- Depth: ⅛–¼ inch
🌿 Step 8 — Seedling Care
- Use light water or minimal nutrients
- No feeding until 2–3 leaf sets
- pH range: 5.5–6.5
⚠️ Cracked Seeds Instructions
Hairline crack:
- Use 0.5% peroxide
- Soak 20–30 minutes
Embryo visible:
- Skip peroxide
- No soak or .5-1 hours in water max
- Avoid over-saturation (oxygen is critical at this stage)
🧬 Older Seeds Technique
- Pre-hydrate in humidity chamber (12–24h)
- Light sandpaper scarification (optional)
- Soak 12–24h before germination
🚫 Common Mistakes
- Paper towels too wet
- Letting towels dry out
- Temps above 78°F
- Temps below 70°F
- Over-checking seeds
- Using chlorinated water
✅ Germination Guarantee
SoLoud Genetics seeds typically achieve 90%+ germination rates when this method is followed.
If issues occur, contact support with:
- Photos of seeds
- Description of setup
- Steps followed
🧪 Hydrogen Peroxide Dilution Guide
Most store-bought hydrogen peroxide is 3%. You must dilute it before soaking seeds.
To make ~1% solution:
- Mix 1 part 3% hydrogen peroxide + 2 parts water
To make ~0.5% solution (for cracked or delicate seeds):
- Mix 1 part 3% hydrogen peroxide + 5 parts water
Use filtered or distilled water for best results.