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The popularity of cannabis has been exploding alongside a nationwide push to end the federal prohibition of cannabis. While there is still a long way to go before cannabis is legalized at the federal level, growers in states where cannabis has been legalized can enjoy the act of cultivation from the comfort of home.
When cultivating cannabis, growers have one of two options: they can begin with a seed or they can start with a cloned plant. While both routes will lead to cannabis plants laden with THC-rich buds, the journey that they will take will vary from one way to the next.
Today, we are going to learn more about marijuana seeds, their different types, and which methods they should follow to enjoy a successful marijuana harvest.
A healthy and viable cannabis seed will look light or dark brown. Seeds that are green or even slightly whitish are underdeveloped and non-viable and, as such, should be disposed of. A high-quality cannabis seed will have something of a waxy coating on its outside for a protective barrier.
Take a trip to your local dispensary and you’ll no doubt be inundated by the number of cannabis strains presented to you. These strains are marketed as Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid variations but they all come from the same origin: a single seed.
Walk into any dispensary and you’ll find hundreds of strains divided along these metrics: hybrid, indica, and sativa. Indica strains generally provide a relaxing and sedating experience, while sativa strains are said to be more energizing and uplifting. Hybrid cannabis strains blend the best of both worlds, typically as a result of successful crossbreeding.
While we like to use the hybrid, sativa, and indica qualifiers, it must be understood that they are not the be-all and end-all of the conversation. The differences between them are more physical than effect-driven.
Once we’ve taken stock of the different sativa, indica, and hybrid strains available to us, we can move on to the next step in the seed purchasing process. Cannabis seeds nowadays are available in a few variations and they can each offer a slightly different experience for the grower in question.
Autoflowering seeds originally hailed from Europe as they developed to overcome harsh and long winters when paired with short springs and summers. Hailing from the ruderalis strain of cannabis, autoflower seeds do not depend on light changes to transition into their flowering stages. Autoflowering seeds will switch to the flowering stage based upon their lifespan, not external factors.
Regular cannabis seeds will turn into either female or male plants. When you purchase regular seeds you are running the risk of getting a mixed bag of male and female seeds. Regular seeds are as close to those found in nature as we can find.
When purchasing and growing regular seeds, pay careful and close attention to the sex of your plants. Any male plants that are identified should be removed from the rest of the garden as quickly as possible.
Feminized seeds are slightly more expensive than the other options on our list but they also basically guarantee a female marijuana plant will sprout. Feminized seeds are curated from female plants that have been specifically bred to produce pollen through targeted stressful actions, such as intense heat or a lack of water.
Feminized seeds are ideal for growers looking to focus 100% of their resources on a fantastic harvest. Without worrying about male plants manifesting early on, these growers can work knowing that their plants will get to use 100% of the resources available at their disposal.
We’ve detailed the primary cannabis seeds available on the market but you are probably still wondering about cannabis clones. Cannabis clones are simply cuttings that have been taken from a cannabis plant.
Let’s briefly compare and contrast cannabis clones to marijuana seeds to better understand why seeds are the best route to take.
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