For germination We suggest soaking seeds in a water/hydrogen peroxide solution(1.5 ounces water and up to 15 drops of hydrogen peroxide)for 18 hrs in a dark warm area then placeing seeds in a damp paper towel and then place the paper in a zip lock bag in a dark warm area for 48hrs or until taproot appears then place in soil taproot down. Light cycle for veg 18/6 for about a month and a half to 2 months or longer depending upon how big you want them to get. Then switch to flower cycle 12/12. Temps should be around 80-85 with lights on 60-65 with lights off humidity during veg 60-80% and 50-60% during flowering.  Happy growing