Regular seeds are an essential part of the cannabis growing ecosystem. They allow growers and breeders to make hybrids, experiment with breeding and create their own strains.
They’re also a lot cheaper than feminized seed. However, they’re not guaranteed to produce female plants 99% of the time. That means that you may have to cull your crop half way through, which can result in a limited yield.
Autoflowering
Autoflowering seeds are a popular choice for growers who want to get their harvest sooner without changing the light cycle during the flowering phase. They also are easy for beginners to grow and need less time to produce a good crop.
Another benefit of automatic strains is that they can be grown in smaller spaces and are discreet, making them ideal for guerrilla grows. However, autos do require some knowledge of gardening and must be planted properly from the start to avoid problems with nutrient deficiencies or pests.
For seed collectors, regular seed is a vital part of the breeding process as they can be used to create new genetic crosses, which are difficult to do with feminized seeds. In addition, it is possible to create violet phenotypes and super-productive strains with regular seed.
Feminized
Regular seeds are a relatively recent development in the cannabis seed industry. While they may not have the same excitement as feminized and autoflowering seeds, they are still an excellent way to cultivate a wide variety of strains.
These seeds can be a good option for growers who are new to the world of cannabis. However, it’s important to note that not all of the seeds in a pack will produce female plants, which means you’ll get a lower collective yield than you would with feminized seeds.
Feminized Seeds
Feminized seeds are a type of marijuana seed that is genetically modified so that they are only female. The process involves manipulating the genes of a female plant so that it produces only pollen that contains only female chromosomes. This pollen is then used to pollinate another female plant, resulting in new seeds that are guaranteed to be female.
Variety
Regular seed is one of the most versatile cannabis seeds. Whether you want to breed, create clones, or simply select the strongest plants for your next harvest, they’re ideal.
The variety of regular seed is varied, but most often you’ll find it includes old-school genetics from the 1980s and earlier. Dutch Passion regularly stocks a collection of old school classics like White Widow, Blueberry, Mazar, Power Plant, and many more.
They’re also popular with experienced growers as they can be ‘fused’ with other strains to produce new varieties that combine the strength of two strong strains.
Generally, around half of your regular seeds will produce male plants, which are necessary for breeding purposes. Feminized seeds, however, only contain female chromosomes and are therefore more likely to produce hermaphrodites when exposed to stress (like topping, fimming, or defoliation).
Price
The price of regular seed varies from strain to strain, and it can also change depending on a number of factors. These include the quality of the seeds, economic principles of supply and demand, and the THC levels in the strains.
High-quality seeds usually cost more because they have undergone a more extensive development and research process. However, it’s important to remember that the most expensive seeds aren’t always the best ones.
There are a few ways to save money when buying cannabis seeds. One of the best ways is to know when a particular seed bank is having a sale or special promotion. These offers are often quite lucrative and can make it easier for you to afford the best genetics on the market.
