# Germinating problem **URL:** \ **Category:** Seedling\ **Created:** [May 12, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/germinating-problem/31041 "2019-05-12T16:55:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Wileycoyote8693](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/65b543/32.png) [@Wileycoyote8693](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Wileycoyote8693)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/germinating-problem/31041/1 "2019-05-12T16:55:58Z")
I purchased a purple pack a few months ago and recently began trying to start them. I first tried the way I’ve always done, with paper towel. I did 1 of each strain and they cracked open but didn’t get any longer after they initially popped. After about a week, I figured I must’ve done something wrong since I didn’t use the ILGM method. So I tried 1 of each of the three in individual cups with distilled water. Again they cracked open within 24 hrs. After 48 though, they again hadn’t moved any further than the initial opening. So I put all 6 in peat pods hoping something might pop, still have not. I wasn’t expecting the first set to do anything, given how long it had been since they initially started, but was hopeful for the 2nd set. Please help me understand what, if anything am I doing wrong to get them started. I don’t know if it’s the seeds or me, but given I’m 0 for 6 right now I’m assuming I’m doing something wrong and just don’t want to waste any more of my seeds or time. Both are precious. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![merlin44](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/merlin44/32/1090518_2.png) [@merlin44](https://ilgmforum.com/u/merlin44)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 5:04pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/germinating-problem/31041/2 "2019-05-12T17:04:48Z")
What temperature are you keeping your seeds during germination? I soak seeds overnight in hydrogen peroxide water, then in moist paper towel until root appears, then into growth medium (in my case, soil). I keep the temperature at 75 F during this entire process. I have had excellent results with this procedure. Good luck @Wileycoyote8693, and a warm welcome to the ILGM forum. You will find all of the assistance that you need from the great members of the forum. ---
**Author:** ![Cyle1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/cyle1/32/242247_2.png) [@Cyle1](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Cyle1)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/germinating-problem/31041/3 "2019-05-12T17:07:00Z")
I do the same water and poroxide then to dirt ---
**Author:** ![Cyle1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/cyle1/32/242247_2.png) [@Cyle1](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Cyle1)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/germinating-problem/31041/4 "2019-05-12T17:08:55Z")
I put them in oven coverd up in a glass with just oven light on and that keeps it warm I dont remeber who told me that but it was on here it keeps oven 75-80 ---
**Author:** ![Wileycoyote8693](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/65b543/32.png) [@Wileycoyote8693](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Wileycoyote8693)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/germinating-problem/31041/5 "2019-05-12T17:45:31Z")
Is it straight peroxide out of the bottle or mixed with more water? If mixed, what’s the ratio you use to soak them? ---
**Author:** ![merlin44](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/merlin44/32/1090518_2.png) [@merlin44](https://ilgmforum.com/u/merlin44)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/germinating-problem/31041/6 "2019-05-12T17:46:54Z")
I put one or two drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide in a shot glass of distilled water. ---
**Author:** ![TommyBahama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b9bd4f/32.png) [@TommyBahama](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TommyBahama)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/germinating-problem/31041/7 "2019-05-12T18:39:28Z")
I’ve found that regardless of the germination method used, temperature is the key item to success. I try to keep mine between 77-80°F. ---
**Author:** ![Drinkslinger](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/drinkslinger/32/96644_2.png) [@Drinkslinger](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Drinkslinger)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/germinating-problem/31041/8 "2019-05-12T18:54:50Z")
> [@Wileycoyote8693](#): > > they cracked open but didn’t get any longer after they initially popped Did they show a tail at all? ---
**Author:** ![boardsbird](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/boardsbird/32/127969_2.png) [@boardsbird](https://ilgmforum.com/u/boardsbird)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 7:00pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/germinating-problem/31041/9 "2019-05-12T19:00:21Z")
30-50 to1 3% hydrogen peroxide ---
**Author:** ![wildride420](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/wildride420/32/200145_2.png) [@wildride420](https://ilgmforum.com/u/wildride420)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/germinating-problem/31041/10 "2019-05-12T19:06:00Z")
I plant them straight into the soil about 1/2 sometimes less and just keep them moist and warm I use a spray bottle and just spray where I planted my seed to keep it moist and I have not had a problem yet make sure they are in a warm area. Should pop up in about 7 days mine usually pop up in about 3-4 days ---
**Author:** ![Wileycoyote8693](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/65b543/32.png) [@Wileycoyote8693](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Wileycoyote8693)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/germinating-problem/31041/11 "2019-05-12T19:45:55Z")
Barely enough to show outside of the shell. ---
**Author:** ![Dman1969](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dman1969/32/1115434_2.png) [@Dman1969](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Dman1969)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/germinating-problem/31041/12 "2019-05-12T21:26:35Z")
@Wileycoyote8693 on my last two grows I planted my seeds straight into soil about a quarter inch deep. I used a spray bottle and misted the soil just enough to keep it moist. ✌Keep on keeping on!