For my first grow I germinated 4 seeds each of Northern Lights, Afghan, Orange Bud, and schwag bag seed. I planted each germinated seed (root tip down) in a 16 ounce cup of miracle grow potting soil and put them outside in an area with some cover, but also some direct sun. End result is it looks like I have one plant that made it out of each type. The ones that made it are very healthy looking. But all the others died. So that is a 25% success rate at just getting a germinated seed to the vegetative stage!!

Seems pretty shitty to me. In hindsight, I suppose I should invest in a florescent light to grow the seedlings up to at least a few inches in height before putting them outside. Also, perhaps I should not use "miracle grow" infused soil at first.

Any other suggestions? Or maybe what I've done has "weeded out" weaker plants. I don't know... like I said, first time growing.
jsn9333 Reviewed by jsn9333 on . low germination rates... suggestions? For my first grow I germinated 4 seeds each of Northern Lights, Afghan, Orange Bud, and schwag bag seed. I planted each germinated seed (root tip down) in a 16 ounce cup of miracle grow potting soil and put them outside in an area with some cover, but also some direct sun. End result is it looks like I have one plant that made it out of each type. The ones that made it are very healthy looking. But all the others died. So that is a 25% success rate at just getting a germinated seed to the Rating: 5