Marijuana Seeds

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of cannabis seed strains out there today. Aside from picking the perfect strain, you also need to select the right seed type for your needs.

There are currently 3 main types of marijuana seeds to choose from: regular seeds, feminized seeds, and auto-flowering seeds. There are also certain marijuana seeds that are high in THC and ones that are high in CBD.

Male vs Female Cannabis Plants

It is very necessary to understand the main differences between male and female plants to have a better understanding of the benefits and drawbacks for each seed type. Only female marijuana plants can produce buds. If you are planning to grow cannabis seeds specifically for potent flowers then you must grow a female.

Male plants, which produce pollen and therefore more seeds, allow breeders to crossbreed strains for the different seed outcomes. The male cannabis plant also has several industrial uses like fiber.

Different Marijuana Seed Types

Regular Cannabis Seeds

Regular seeds are your standard all-natural seeds in its pure form. The majority of marijuana strains start off from regular seeds and then interbreed with each other to form new strains. Regular seeds have a 50/50 chance to become either a male or a female plant. These plants are photoperiod, meaning they rely on light schedules to trigger and transition into flowering or bud production. This is because cannabis is an annual plant and is highly dependent on natural light to tell them when they should start flowering.

Feminized Cannabis Seeds

Feminized cannabis seeds are similar to regular seeds in terms of the pace it grows. Feminized seeds produce female plants 99% of the time. Feminized cannabis seeds can be a bit more expensive than regular seeds but are guaranteed to have more returns overall. Feminized seeds go through genetic modification, by eliminating the Y chromosome, hence ensuring an all-female garden. Female plants are known to produce potent buds.

Autoflowering Cannabis Seeds

Autoflowering seeds, as the name implies, flower automatically based on the plant’s age and not on season. These seeds take around 10 weeks to mature and start flowering. This auto-flowering trait was taken from the Cannabis Ruderalis strain that is endemic in Eastern Europe and Russia. Autoflowering seeds are the best seed type to use if you are a beginner or a first-time grower.

FAQ’s

1. How to germinate marijuana seeds?

There are two main methods of germinating marijuana seeds. The first is by using the wet paper towel method and the second is by germinating directly in the soil. These two methods are effective, but experienced growers find the wet paper towel more practical.

2. How to store Cannabis seeds?

The best and most effective way to store Cannabis seeds is to place them in a ziplock bag and placing the bag of marijuana seeds in an airtight mason jar. There are some who claim that freezing your seeds can also be effective but they say that the seed’s viability lessens after every thawing.