Storage: Keep away from light, extreme temperatures, and humidity. We suggest keeping them in the tin or mylar bag until you're ready to plant them. A dark drawer or cupboard will work just fine. If storing long-term, we suggest putting them in the refrigerator.

Planting: When it comes to germination we tend to take a more natural approach. We prefer planting them directly into the soil (or coco/perlite mix ;) There is no need for a cold, damp (and bleached) paper towel or a glass of water (they can drown!) Plant them right into the earth as God intended. Just make sure to not plant them too deep. A depth of 1/4'' to 1/2'' is ideal. [Secret Hack - The plastic vial the seed came in is the perfect size to make a little hole in your medium.] Lightly cover them with your soil or coco and do not compact it. Our preferred method is in a propagation tray with a dome. A fine mist hand sprayer works best for watering seedlings to ensure the soil remains moist but not too damp. Open the dome often to ensure fresh airflow. Once the seedlings pop out of the shell the dome will no longer be necessary.

Medium: A potting soil will work just fine for seedlings. Make sure to not use a soil meant for flowering, the nutrient levels will be too much for the seed. Our preferred medium is a 60/40 coco/perlite mix. This mix works great to ensure proper drainage,

Handling: Avoid handling your seeds and seedlings with bare hands. They are susceptible to harmful pathogens such as fungus and bacteria. The use of sterile gloves and disinfected tweezers will reduce your chance of contamination.

Watering: Be careful to not overwater your seedlings. Using a mister is best for seeds and seedlings to ensure they do not get too much moisture. Ensure that your trays/pots have holes in the bottom for proper drainage. We do not recommend germinating in a glass of water. Seeds need oxygen to grow and there is the risk of drowning your seeds. If they do germinate in the glass of water you now have to handle them by putting them into your medium (instead of germinating them there in the first place). Transplanting seedlings can lead unintended situations such as the accidental physical breaking of the seedling, tap root damage from air/light exposure, fungal/bacteria exposure etc. Water quality is also important. Distilled water or good well water is recommended. Tap water often contains fluoride, chlorine, salt and other pollutants that may stunt or prevent the seeds growth.

Temperature: Recommended germination room temperature is 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit. Too hot of a room can cause stunted growth. Too cold of temperatures can also cause stunted growth, no growth and disease. If growing outdoors it is best practice to germinate indoors for at least 3-4 weeks. When it comes to the cold temps and bringing your plants outdoors you would much rather be safe and wait for higher spring temps than be sorry. We're in Michigan and have some crazy weather so we suggest that you slowly acclimate your plants to the outdoors by bringing them outside on nice days. With all of the heavy metals and God knows what else "they" are spraying on us daily we only recommend growing outdoors with a greenhouse.

Common Questions & Issues:

Seedlings pop but then suddenly bend and turn brown - This is from a fungal disease that is often referred to as "damping off." There are multiple environmental variables that can cause this to happen including, but not limited to: overwatering, poor drainage, lack of aeration, bacteria and insects.

Solution: Always remember the old saying "Cleanliness is next to Godliness" Some efficient ways to ensure you do not have fungus or mold issues are to ALWAYS use new/sterilized potting soil, pots and utensils when germinating.

Why are some of my seeds smaller than others? Cannabis strains can vary greatly from one to another. Seeds come in many colors, sizes, shapes, and some have stripes. Comparing one strain to another would be like comparing apples to oranges. Each strain has its own unique characteristics, but even within one strain you can get multiple phenos. It is kind of like siblings, you may have the same parents (same strain) but look totally different.