The Royal Queen Seeds Starters Kit is a complete germination kit that gives your cannabis seeds the best possible start — propagator, pots, growing medium, Perlite, LED lighting, batteries, a thermometer, microorganisms and 3 seeds, all in one box. You add water. That's it. Pick the Autoflower version for 3 White Widow Automatic seeds, or the Feminized version for 3 Critical seeds.
Why the RQS Starters Kit takes the guesswork out of germination
Germination is the make-or-break stage of every grow. We get asked at least twice a week why seeds aren't popping — usually it's temperature, humidity, or the grower poking at them. This kit removes all three failure points by giving you a sealed propagator with a built-in LED, a thermometer to watch the climate, and a pre-mixed substrate already inoculated with beneficial microorganisms. The 3 seeds inside are not filler genetics either — White Widow Automatic and Critical are two of RQS's best-selling, beginner-friendly strains, both bred for forgiving growth and strong yields.
What separates this from a cheap propagator off a marketplace is the inclusion of everything in one closed loop. No hunting for the right pot size, no guessing which Perlite ratio to mix, no buying a separate desk lamp because you forgot light. The honest limitation: this kit gets you from seed to seedling. Once your plants outgrow the propagator dome (usually 10–14 days in), you'll need a tent, a proper grow light, and ventilation to take them to harvest. Think of it as the first chapter, not the whole book.
Which variant: Autoflower or Feminized?
Both variants contain the same equipment — only the seeds differ.
| Variant | Seeds | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Autoflowering (HS0562) | 3× White Widow Automatic | First-time growers, short timelines (8–10 weeks seed to harvest), no light-cycle management |
| Feminized (HS0563) | 3× Critical | Growers who want bigger yields, willing to manage 18/6 then 12/12 light schedules, 9–11 weeks total |
If this is your first grow, we'd pick the Autoflower every time. Autos don't care if you mess up the light schedule — they flower on age, not photoperiod. Critical is a heavier yielder for growers who want to dial things in.
What's in the box
- 3 cannabis seeds (White Widow Automatic or Critical, depending on variant)
- Propagator with transparent dome
- Pots for transplanting
- Growing medium (pre-mixed substrate)
- Perlite for drainage and aeration
- LED lighting unit
- Batteries for the lighting
- Thermometer to monitor germination temperature
- Microorganisms to kick-start microbial life in the substrate
- Step-by-step manual
Specifications
| Brand | Royal Queen Seeds |
| Kit type | Complete germination starter kit |
| Seeds included | 3 (White Widow Automatic or Critical) |
| Lighting | Battery-powered LED (included) |
| Climate monitoring | Thermometer included |
| Substrate | Growing medium + Perlite |
| Biological additive | Microorganism inoculant |
| What you add | Water |
| Skill level | Beginner to intermediate |
| Origin | Royal Queen Seeds, Netherlands |
How to use the RQS Starters Kit
- Read the enclosed manual first — RQS wrote it for a reason, and the order of steps matters.
- Set up the propagator on a flat surface, away from draughts and direct sun.
- Prepare the growing medium with Perlite as instructed, then moisten with water until damp but not soaking.
- Add the microorganism inoculant to the substrate to wake up the microbial life.
- Plant your seeds at the depth specified in the manual (usually around 5mm).
- Install the batteries in the LED unit and position the light above the propagator.
- Place the thermometer inside the dome — aim for 20–25°C, which is the sweet spot for cannabis germination.
- Close the dome and wait. First sprouts typically show within 2–7 days.
- Once cotyledons emerge and the seedlings reach the top of the dome, transplant to the larger pots provided.
- Plan your next step: a grow tent, full-spectrum light, and ventilation for the vegetative and flowering stages.
From our counter: the most common germination mistakes
We've watched a lot of first grows go sideways before they even started. The top three culprits, in order: opening the propagator every twenty minutes to "check" (humidity crashes, seedlings stall), planting too deep (the seed exhausts its energy reserves before reaching light), and using cold tap water straight from the kitchen (shocks the substrate microbiology). The thermometer in this kit exists because most beginners underestimate how much temperature swings matter — a chilly windowsill at 16°C will stall germination for days.
Complete your setup with a grow tent and full-spectrum LED for the next stage — the Mars Hydro tents and Lumatek lights pair naturally with this kit once your seedlings outgrow the propagator. A pH meter and Easy Grow Booster Tablets from RQS keep things simple through veg and flower.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do RQS seeds take to germinate in this kit?
Most growers see the first sprouts within 2–7 days at the recommended 20–25°C inside the propagator. White Widow Automatic and Critical are both fast germinators with high success rates when the climate is stable.
Do I need any other equipment to use this kit?
For germination and the first 10–14 days, no — water is the only thing you add. Once seedlings outgrow the propagator dome, you'll need a grow tent, a proper grow light, ventilation and bigger pots to finish the grow.
What's the difference between autoflowering and feminized seeds?
Autoflowering seeds (White Widow Auto in this kit) flower based on age, regardless of light schedule, and finish in 8–10 weeks. Feminized photoperiod seeds (Critical) need an 18/6 light schedule for veg and a 12/12 switch to trigger flower, but yield more.
Can I reuse the propagator for future grows?
Yes — the propagator, pots and thermometer are reusable. You'll need to replace consumables like the growing medium, Perlite, microorganism inoculant and batteries for round two.
Why are microorganisms included in the kit?
Beneficial microbes colonise the root zone and help young plants take up nutrients and resist pathogens. RQS includes them so the substrate isn't a sterile blank slate — your seedlings get a living root environment from day one.
Is the included LED enough light to grow a full plant?
No, and it's not meant to be. The battery-powered LED is sized for germination and the first seedling stage inside the propagator. For veg and flower, you'll need a proper grow light (100W+ for one or two plants).
Last updated: April 2026
