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You can use all sorts of things to plant seeds, including marijuana seeds. A common trick is to use peat pellets, or Jiffy Pots, as they are sometimes called. These pellets are made of peat and covered with a thin plastic net.

They increase in size 7 times when soaked in water. Once expanded they will be about 2 inches by 2 inches. They are great for starting all sorts of plants, including marijuana seeds.

Using Jiffy pellets combines the functions of pots, soil, warmth and even watering. This makes your planning and planting easier. Start in a warm location, such as the kitchen table, counter or a greenhouse. Get all your supplies ready.

Although some seeds, like carrots or radishes, start well right outside, some do better with a head start. You then move them outside when the weather gets warmer. This gives you a longer growing period and bigger plants or vegetables.

How early you start is up to you. The last frost date for your area will be available online, at nurseries or in the Farmer's Almanac. You can grow some plants quite large before you move them outside.

Put the pellets, circle side up, in a watertight tray. Slowly add very warm water to the tray. The pellets will be soft and dark brown when fully expanded. Pour off any excess water. Check for PH (you want 6.5-7.0)

You can germinate the seeds outside the pellets, in water or paper towels. You can also just plant them right into the pellets. Cover the seeded pellets with a Gro-Dome or some sort of plastic cover to retain moisture until germination occurs.

Keep the tray warm. When the seeds sprout remove the plastic cover. Put them under lights and let the seedlings start growing.

Water when the pellet tops appear light brown. Don't leave the pellets sitting in standing water. You can use a weak all-purpose fertilizer as soon as the 3rd leaf begins.