The Bulldog Seeds x Mills Nutrients: Cannabis Seed Germination Tips with the Mills Seed Starter Kit
The best growers will tell you, your grow doesn’t start when you see green. It starts the moment your cannabis seeds hit the medium. Mess up germination and you’re firefighting along the long road to harvest. Uneven starts mean uneven canopies. Slow roots? Slow everything. Get some solid germination tips and you’re golden. That’s why The Bulldog Seeds teamed up with Mills Nutrients to bring you the Mills Seed Starter Kit, the best way to get your cannabis seeds from package to pot. What Seeds Actually Need to Get Moving Forget overcomplicating it. You don’t need to wear a lab coat to germinate cannabis seeds. Get the basics right and leave the science to the Mills Master Grower, so he can leave cookie crumbs on the office sofa. Moisture, not a flood – keep them gently hydrated so they can breathe. Drown them and you’re throwing a tiny plant water funeral. Stable warmth – 22–25°C is the sweet spot. Too cold and they sulk, too hot and you’re frying them like an egg. Oxygen and airflow – stagnant, soggy air kills roots before they’ve even had a chance to grow. A gentle feed – the Mills Start-R included in the kit gives them just enough fuel to get rolling without burning them out. . Why Germination Goes Wrong (and How to Avoid It) Most problems aren’t bad genetics; they’re bad habits: Overwatering – roots need air, not a swimming pool. Temperature swings – keep it steady Poor airflow – stale air is fungus’s best friend. Feeding too early or too strong – seedlings don’t want a three-course meal, just a light snack. Messing with the taproot – hands off. Let nature do its job. What’s Inside the Mills Seed Starter Kit (and Why It Works) The magic is in the simplicity. The kit keeps your early stage tight, clean, and stress-free: Mills Start-R (250ml) – kelp-derived hormones + light bio-mineral nutrients for strong roots. Germination Tray – holds your environment steady. Propagation Cubes are pre-sized and perfectly balanced for moisture and oxygen. Measuring Pipette – because a drop too much can be the difference between thriving and frying. Set it up in minutes, and you have a low-maintenance, high-success germination station. Final Tokes: Mills Nutrients x The Bulldog Seeds If you want big yields, it starts with healthy seedlings. Get them germinating cleanly, rooting deep, and sliding into the veg like our Master Grower does into supermodel DMs. The Mills Seed Starter Kit makes that happen so you can grow your legend without the hassle of messing up germination. Whether you’re new to cannabis seeds or have been growing since The Bulldog logo was first painted on a wall in Amsterdam, this kit will make your early phase smoother, faster, and less stressful. Start strong. Grow strong. Mills Seed Starter Kit — The Bulldog Seeds x Mills Nutrients quantity Add to Cart
Germination Guide
What is Germination? Germination is the biological process that activates a dormant cannabis seed, signalling it to grow into a seedling. When exposed to the right conditions (moisture, warmth, darkness, and oxygen), the seed absorbs water, swells, softens and eventually cracks open. This allows the taproot (the plant’s first root) to emerge and anchor itself into the growing medium. Germination is the biological process that activates a dormant cannabis seed, signalling it to grow into a seedling. When exposed to the right conditions (moisture, warmth, darkness, and oxygen), the seed absorbs water, swells, softens and eventually cracks open. This allows the taproot (the plant’s first root) to emerge and anchor itself into the growing medium. Step-by-Step Guide to Germinating Cannabis Seeds Step 1: Select High-Quality Seeds When you order cannabis seeds online from TB Seeds. You get healthy, mature brown, firm, and uncracked seeds that set you up for the best germination success. Cannabis seeds that are soft, pale or damaged may not germinate. Step 2: Choose Your Germination Method & Prepare Materials The next step is to choose a germination method that suits your setup and experience level. Germination Methods: Paper Towel Method (Most common & effective) Direct-to-Soil Method (Preferred by organic growers) Water Glass Method (Quick pre-soak for tough seeds) Rockwool or Jiffy Pellets (Great for hydroponic grows) Step 3: Gather the supplies See below the list of everything you’ll need, no matter your chosen method. Paper towels (for paper towel method) Distilled or pH-balanced water Tweezers (to handle seeds carefully) Small plate or container Rockwool cubes or Jiffy pellets (for hydroponic methods) Seedling heat mat (optional, but helpful in maintaining warmth) Step 4: Germinate Paper Towel Method (Common) For this example, we will use the most effective and standard method of germinating cannabis seeds, the paper towel method. Place seeds between two damp paper towels (not dripping wet). Lay them on a plate, cover them with another plate, or place them in a sealed plastic bag to maintain humidity. Keep in a warm (20-25°C), dark place like a cupboard or drawer. Check daily. The seeds should sprout within 2-5 days. Soil Method (Natural & Beginner-Friendly) This one is the easiest one to perform. Plant the seed directly into lightly moist soil, about 1cm (½ inch) deep. Cover the hole loosely with soil—don’t compact it too much. Keep the soil moist but not soaked, and maintain a warm temperature (20-25°C). Expect sprouting within 4-7 days. Water Glass Method (Pre-Soak for Tougher Seeds) Here is another method requiring the taproot to be transplanted once the cannabis seed has germinated. Fill a clean glass with lukewarm, distilled water. Drop the seed inside—if it floats, gently tap it down. Allow the seed to soak for 12-24 hours, but no longer to avoid drowning. Once the seed sinks or cracks open, transfer it to soil or the paper towel method. Rockwool/Jiffy Pellets (Best for Hydroponic Grows) Using Rockwool or Jiffy Pellets might appeal to you if you grow hydroponic. Pre-soak rockwool cubes or Jiffy pellets in pH-balanced water (5.5-6.0). Place the seed inside the medium in a warm, humid environment. Ensure consistent moisture and warmth for the best results. Step 5: Transplanting Sprouted Seeds This next step requires the grower to be gentle, and it is where the tweezers come in handy. Once the taproot reaches 1-2 cm (½-1 inch), it’s time to transplant. Handle seeds with tweezers, not fingers, to avoid contaminating or damaging the taproot. Place the seed taproot in its final medium (soil, coco, or hydro). Cover gently and keep conditions warm and slightly humid. Step 6: Don’t make these common germination mistakes Germination is simply, but it can go wrong. Avoid these common germination mistakes to ensure your crop gets off to the best start. Overwatering – Too much moisture can lead to seed rot. Keep paper towels damp, not soaked. Wrong Temperature – Too cold (<20°C) or too hot (>28°C) can slow or prevent germination. Touching the Taproot – Always use tweezers; oils from your fingers can damage delicate roots. Planting Too Deep – 1cm is ideal; planting deeper may cause slow or weak growth. Step 7: Germination After Care The job is not done just because the seed is sprouting. There are extra steps you can take to look after baby seedlings. Provide gentle light (CFL or LED) 18-24 hours daily to prevent stretching. Keep humidity at 65-70% to promote healthy early growth. Water sparingly. Overwatering can cause damping off (a fungal disease that kills seedlings). Avoid nutrients in the first 1-2 weeks. The seedling has all the nutrients it needs from the seed shell.
