# How long do I soak my seeds before planting in soil? **URL:** \ **Category:** Preparations\ **Created:** [March 13, 2017, 4:11pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740 "2017-03-13T16:11:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bobbi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bobbi/32/63907_2.png) [@Bobbi](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bobbi)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2017, 4:11pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/1 "2017-03-13T16:11:52Z")
I can’t remember from last year as I just planted my first small crop. Warm water? ---
**Author:** ![Hawkeye\_diesel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hawkeye_diesel/32/40202_2.png) [@Hawkeye\_diesel](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hawkeye_diesel)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2017, 4:12pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/2 "2017-03-13T16:12:42Z")
Usually 24 hours brother ---
**Author:** ![Bobbi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bobbi/32/63907_2.png) [@Bobbi](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bobbi)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2017, 4:14pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/3 "2017-03-13T16:14:15Z")
Thank you for the quick reply. ---
**Author:** ![Hawkeye\_diesel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hawkeye_diesel/32/40202_2.png) [@Hawkeye\_diesel](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hawkeye_diesel)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2017, 4:16pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/4 "2017-03-13T16:16:31Z")
Not a problem. Holler if you have any questions or need anythin, I’ll help.asu have as I can ---
**Author:** ![Bobbi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bobbi/32/63907_2.png) [@Bobbi](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bobbi)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2017, 10:15pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/5 "2017-03-14T22:15:36Z")
I’ve been soaking my seeds for 30 hours now, so far only one little sprout coming out? should these be kept warm? And what should they look like before I put them in soil? ---
**Author:** ![Aquaponic\_Dumme](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/aquaponic_dumme/32/76339_2.png) [@Aquaponic\_Dumme](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Aquaponic_Dumme)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/6 "2017-03-14T22:18:24Z")
30 hours is too long 😲 [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/c/0/b/c0b75c0ea6ab952a944360f9c6fead4dd9338c62.jpeg "Germinate Marijuana Seeds - 5 easy steps") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTvggL7f1Dw) ---
**Author:** ![Hawkeye\_diesel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hawkeye_diesel/32/40202_2.png) [@Hawkeye\_diesel](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hawkeye_diesel)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/7 "2017-03-14T22:18:42Z")
When I soak mine I place them in complete darkness, the ambient temperature is around 75ish. You can go a head an plant them or put them in their respective homes now if you want. They don’t necessarily have to pop before you plant them. ---
**Author:** ![Hawkeye\_diesel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hawkeye_diesel/32/40202_2.png) [@Hawkeye\_diesel](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hawkeye_diesel)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2017, 10:19pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/8 "2017-03-14T22:19:18Z")
I apologize dumme, we must of replies at the same time ---
**Author:** ![Bobbi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bobbi/32/63907_2.png) [@Bobbi](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bobbi)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2017, 10:21pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/9 "2017-03-14T22:21:32Z")
I have 10 White willow seeds but can only get 5 under lights. Should I germinate all 10 seeds in case they don’t all germinate? should I take them out of the water? ---
**Author:** ![Aquaponic\_Dumme](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/aquaponic_dumme/32/76339_2.png) [@Aquaponic\_Dumme](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Aquaponic_Dumme)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2017, 10:21pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/10 "2017-03-14T22:21:35Z")
You’re good brother, np.🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Hawkeye\_diesel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hawkeye_diesel/32/40202_2.png) [@Hawkeye\_diesel](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hawkeye_diesel)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2017, 10:22pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/11 "2017-03-14T22:22:57Z")
I would do the 5 and see how many of any don’t germinate. Then if you need to you can germinate the amount that don’t so you don’t waste any sees, if that makes sense ---
**Author:** ![Aquaponic\_Dumme](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/aquaponic_dumme/32/76339_2.png) [@Aquaponic\_Dumme](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Aquaponic_Dumme)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2017, 10:22pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/12 "2017-03-14T22:22:57Z")
I recommend only 2-3 at a time until you get the hang of the process. ---
**Author:** ![Bobbi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bobbi/32/63907_2.png) [@Bobbi](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bobbi)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2017, 10:24pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/13 "2017-03-14T22:24:59Z")
I’ve already have the 5 in water for over 30 hours, should I take them out and plant in soil NOW? ---
**Author:** ![Hawkeye\_diesel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hawkeye_diesel/32/40202_2.png) [@Hawkeye\_diesel](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hawkeye_diesel)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2017, 10:25pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/14 "2017-03-14T22:25:49Z")
For me I soak for 24 hours then plant them. ---
**Author:** ![Bobbi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bobbi/32/63907_2.png) [@Bobbi](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bobbi)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2017, 10:26pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/15 "2017-03-14T22:26:28Z")
Thank you, I will. ---
**Author:** ![Hawkeye\_diesel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hawkeye_diesel/32/40202_2.png) [@Hawkeye\_diesel](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hawkeye_diesel)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2017, 10:26pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/16 "2017-03-14T22:26:59Z")
No problem brother, if you need anythin just holler at me. Diesel ---
**Author:** ![Bobbi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bobbi/32/63907_2.png) [@Bobbi](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bobbi)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2017, 11:10pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/17 "2017-03-14T23:10:03Z")
> [@Hawkeye\_diesel](#): > > l I have my soil in pots, ready to put seeds in, how deep, do I soak the soil before or after. One more question, my lamp says 150 watts, my grow lamps says 15W? It’s round with round lights ---
**Author:** ![Hawkeye\_diesel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hawkeye_diesel/32/40202_2.png) [@Hawkeye\_diesel](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hawkeye_diesel)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2017, 11:11pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/18 "2017-03-14T23:11:05Z")
The soil needs to be moist, not too wet and not too dry. About a 1/4" deep or so ---
**Author:** ![Hawkeye\_diesel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hawkeye_diesel/32/40202_2.png) [@Hawkeye\_diesel](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hawkeye_diesel)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2017, 11:13pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/19 "2017-03-14T23:13:42Z")
When I do it, although I don’t do things by the book. I’ll wet the soil a little then plant the seed about a 1/4" down an lightly cover it back up with soil. After it sprouts I most the soil around the seedling. You want the soil moist, not too wet and not too dry, like a happy medium ---
**Author:** ![Bobbi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bobbi/32/63907_2.png) [@Bobbi](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bobbi)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2017, 11:14pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740/20 "2017-03-14T23:14:08Z")
VG 12W is okay for my lamp, it’s a Vintage Grow grow light, my lamp says no higher wattage than 150 watts. [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-long-do-i-soak-my-seeds-before-planting-in-soil/9740.md?page=2)