Growing guides – Twisty Seeds

Start with fresh, healthy seeds and clean hands or tools.
Moisten a paper towel with clean water so it is damp, not dripping. Place the seeds on it and fold it over, or set the seeds straight into a lightly moist starter plug.
Keep them warm and dark, around 70 to 80 degrees F. A plate on top of a second plate works well as a cover.
Check once a day. Most seeds crack and show a small white root within 1 to 5 days. Some take up to a week.
When the root is about a quarter to half an inch long, plant it root-down about a quarter inch deep in a light, airy starter mix.
Keep the mix evenly moist and give the seedling gentle light. It should break the surface in a few days.

Too wet is the most common mistake. Seeds need moisture and air.
Never pull on a seed or root. Move it with clean tweezers or by the shell.
Seeds that have not opened after a week are usually not viable.
Give seedlings soft light and a gentle breeze so stems grow strong, not stretched.

Choose a healthy branch from a strong, well-watered plant. Cut a piece about 4 to 6 inches long with a clean, sharp blade.
Make the cut at an angle just below a node, the point where leaves meet the stem.
Remove the lower leaves and trim the larger top leaves so the cutting loses less water.
Dip the cut end in rooting gel or powder, then place it in a moist rooting plug or light mix.
Cover with a humidity dome and keep it warm, around 72 to 80 degrees F, with soft, indirect light.
Mist lightly, and open the dome a little each day to let in fresh air.
Roots usually show in 7 to 14 days. Once they are well formed, move the clone to a larger pot.

Clean tools and a clean workspace prevent most rooting failures.
A slightly drooping cutting in the first days is normal. Keep humidity high.
Avoid strong light and heavy feeding until roots appear.
When your clones from us arrive, unpack them right away, check the roots, and give them light water before planting.

Light. Plants need plenty of it. Outdoors that means full sun. Indoors, a quality grow light placed at the distance its maker recommends.
Water. Water deeply, then let the top inch or two of soil dry before watering again. Pots should always drain.
Soil and pH. A light, well-draining mix works best. In soil, aim for a pH of about 6.0 to 7.0.
Feeding. Start light. Seedlings and fresh clones need little food. Increase slowly as the plant grows.
Air and temperature. Steady airflow strengthens stems and helps prevent mold. Most plants are happiest between 70 and 85 degrees F.

Seedling. The first few weeks. Gentle light, light water, no heavy feeding.
Vegetative. Rapid leaf and stem growth. This is when the plant needs the most light and steady feeding.
Flowering. The plant puts its energy into flowers. Watch humidity and airflow closely.
Harvest and drying. Timing and careful drying protect quality.