What is Seed Germination

Put simply, germination is the first stage of plant growth when you’re starting from a seed — essentially, it’s seed starting. During germination, the seed absorbs water through its seed coat. Once it starts receiving moisture, growth begins to occur inside the seed.

As growth continues, the seed slowly opens as the embryonic root, also known as the radicle root, begins to emerge.

Once the radicle root has sprouted from the seed, it’s time to transplant it into your grow medium.

Requirements For Germination

In order to germinate, your seeds need the right conditions and proper temperature. But don’t be intimidated — germinating seeds is relatively easy, and you’ll get better with practice.

During germination, seeds need to be in a dark, warm, moist climate. Aim for a seed germination temperature between 74 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit.

It’s also a good idea to only germinate a few of your seeds at a time, especially if you’re a beginner. For instance, if you have 10 seeds total, try germinating and growing three of them to begin with. This way, you’ll gain some experience and be able to experiment with germinating and grow methods to find out what works and what doesn’t work.

Once the first three seeds have germinated and been transplanted to their grow media, move on to the next three seeds. From there, germinate the last four seeds once you’ve had a couple of chances at germinating and growing your plants.

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