Keys to learn how to take care of these small living creatures
Seeds in general and cannabis seeds in particular, which are the ones we are dealing with, have a lot of life inside them. Although at first glance they may appear to be inert objects, seeds are living things that breathe, use the oxygen present in the air and produce carbon dioxide as their nutrient stores are converted into energy.
When we mention that we must learn to take care of them, we are not only referring to harvesting them and preserving them properly, but also to treat them with all care and affection that we would offer to any living being around us.
In addition, for us at World Breeders, our seeds are the final product that we want you to receive in the best conditions and with all its potential intact. The seed is the natural container that contains not only life, but also the accumulated wisdom and the work of generations dedicated to the cultivation of this millenary plant, and for this reason they deserve all our attention.
For us, proper preservation and understanding of the appearance of marijuana seeds are crucial to ensure their germination potential and successful cultivation. Here are a few of them tips that will help you understand what you have in your hands and how to care for and get the most out of your seeds.
Keys to keep marijuana seeds in perfect condition
The first thing you should know about our seeds is that, when you receive them, we can guarantee that they will be fresh and that they will have been produced shortly before you get them in your hands. Our quality control will have carried out a germination test on the batch beforehand and once we have checked that everything is OK, they will have been shipped to your home.
At this point, ideally you should germinate them at that moment, but we understand that this is not always the case. Whether you need to save the seeds for a future crop, or you simply want to save or store them, you should know certain points that will help you in this task.
Cannabis seeds are really resistant. The embryos that compose them can even last several years before you germinate them, but obviously the better you treat and store them, the longer they will last and the more chances you will have to germinate them some time after their production.
Before going into details, and broadly speaking, it could be said that for proper conservation you should store your seeds in a dark, cool, dry place where there will not be large fluctuations in temperature. temperature and humidity. These are precisely the first variables that we have to take into account when saving our seeds.
If we pay attention to the optimum conservation temperature of the seed, especially if we intend to keep it for a long time, this temperature ranges from between 6°C and 8°C (remember that the optimum germination temperature is around 20°C). Therefore, it is a very good option to store your seed in a refrigerator if you do not plan to use it in the short term.
The other major variable you must control is humidity. It should be noted that the optimum humidity for conservation would be around between 20% and 30%At approximately 50% of humidity, your seeds will accelerate their respiration and may develop fungi or pathogens that will undoubtedly reduce their chances of germination.
From World Breeders you will receive your seeds in a glass jar, which will serve to keep the humidity low and preserve them properly. This airtight container includes small silica gel beads that are separated from the seeds by an insulating cotton. This container will keep the seeds fresh and the silica beads will ensure that the humidity does not shoot up.
Also, inside the World Breeders box, and in order to facilitate the germination of your seeds, you will find a box with a germinator. This box is composed of a petri dish, the seeds, a foam and an adhesive thermometer. This way, once you want to start the germination process, you only have to moisten the foam inside the petri dish and place your seeds in it and close it. Thanks to the thermometer you can easily control the optimal temperature for your germination (between 20 and 25ºC) and observe when they have already opened and you can place them in your final substrate.
A good tip before doing this process, in order to guarantee the 100% germination of your seeds, and especially if you have stored them for a long time, is to soak them in sparkling water enriched with fulvic acid, a germination enhancer, hydrogen peroxide or gibberellic acid. For best results, use room temperature water and soak the seeds for 12 hours in a dark place. Right after that you can put them in the World Breeders germinator.
Appearance: an unreliable visual criterion
One of the most common myths among growers is the belief that the size, color or shape of seeds are direct indicators of their quality. However, these aesthetic factors do not affect the germination potential or the final qualities of the plants.
SizeSeed size depends largely on the genetics of the variety. Differences in size between varieties have no impact on yield or organoleptic characteristics of the plant.
FormSeeds may present slight irregularities in their oval or contour without this meaning a decrease in their quality. These variations are natural and typical of their biology.
ColorAlthough mature seeds are usually brown or black with brindle traces, they can also have grayish or even light shades without affecting their viability. The color may change over time due to factors such as light and natural oxidation, but this does not alter their essential qualities.
With all these tips we hope that, whether you buy your seeds to germinate right away, as if you intend to save them for the next cycle or your outdoor growing season, your work with the conservation and germination of seeds will allow you an ideal experience to start your crop. However, we also invite you to, in case you have any doubt or problem with the germination of your seeds, contact World Breeders directly.We will help and guide you to make the start of your cultivation perfect.
