Year: 2023

Seeds are the characteristic reproductive body of angiosperms (flowering plants) and gymnosperms (conifers, cycads, and ginkgoes). They consist of a miniature plant embryo surrounded by reserve food materials in a protective coat.

Many seeds have appendages to entice animal dispersers or to aid wind or water transport. Examples include wings (as in dandelion), raphes, hooks, or barbs.

They’re a just-add-water kit for new life

Seed catalogs have started to roll in and gardeners are starting to plan their gardens. It’s a great time to think about how complicated and elegant seeds are. A seed is a plant embryo packaged in a small container with stored food, and it can give rise to a new plant given the right conditions.

Gather similar-sized seeds and ask children to sort them into piles (sorting can be done in paper plates or egg cartons for easy clean up). Add forceps or tweezers for fine-motor skill practice. You can also use the seeds to make a pattern or picture. Or, if the children are old enough, they can sprout some of the seeds to see what happens. A fun, science lesson for all ages!

They’re a source of food

Seeds are a rich source of heart-healthy fats, fibre and vitamins. They are easy to add to soups and salads and they make nutritious snacks. They also provide a good plant-based source of protein. Those with nut allergies can easily substitute nuts with seeds and enjoy them as part of their diet.

A seed is a miniature undeveloped plant embryo with food reserves enclosed in a protective coat. It is the characteristic reproductive body of both angiosperms (flowering plants) and gymnosperms (conifers, cycads and ginkgoes). Seeds are extraordinarily durable, with the ability to survive extreme conditions and perform multiple functions such as multiplication, dormancy, germination, and dispersal.

Seeds are high in dietary fiber, which is important for digestive health. This nutrient adds bulk to the stool and helps maintain regularity, which reduces your risk of digestive issues like bloating and constipation. They also contain heart-, bone-, muscle- and brain-supporting nutrients. They are a great source of healthy omega-3 fats, which help lower your cholesterol and blood pressure.

They’re a way of reproduction

Seeds are the characteristic reproductive bodies of angiosperms (flowering plants) and gymnosperms such as conifers and cycads. Essentially, they consist of a miniature undeveloped plant embryo and stored food reserves, all surrounded by a protective shell or testa.

The two main groups of seed plants are the naked-seeded gymnosperms, and angiosperms with seeds enclosed in ovaries. To create a seed, an egg cell in the ovule of a female gametophyte (plant) is fertilized by sperm from pollen grains, producing a zygote.

Throughout this process, the seed coat, endosperm and embryo undergo a series of cellular, physiological and biochemical changes. Cecilia’s research is focusing on one part of this complex network: how genes control the formation of the seed coat. This is important because seeds that are protected against damage by insects, birds and mammals are more likely to grow true, meaning they produce the same type of plant as the parent. This is essential for successful gardening and horticulture.

They’re a unique structure

Seeds are the most important part of a plant, and they are what make plants so successful. They provide most of our food, including grains and beans. They also provide the majority of our cooking oils.

They are a unique structure because they are not a single cell like sperm, but a semi-developed organism that has arrested its development and gone dormant. This allows seeds to travel significant distances while remaining viable and nutritious for long periods of time.

Seeds are created by the fertilized ovule of a seed-bearing plant, and they contain an embryo, stored food, and a protective outer coating. The embryo is the tiny beginnings of a new plant, and the food is a combination of starch and oil in the endosperm. The outside of the seed is called a seed coat, which develops from the integuments of the ovule. This enables seeds to survive extreme conditions for a long period of time.

Unlike feminized seeds, regular cannabis seeds have an equal chance of producing male and female plants. They are perfect if you want to breed your own cannabis strains.

They allow you to create hermaphrodites and crossbreeds that are full of unique traits. In short, they are a great choice for the discerning grower.

Breeding

Whether you want to create your own strains or simply grow some of our favourite cultivars, breeding regular seeds can be a fun and rewarding process. It can also be a good way to get to know a strain better, experimenting with its characteristics and working out the best traits to preserve for future generations.

To breed your own regular plants, you need to separate male and female plants during the grow cycle and eliminate the males as soon as they show signs of flowering (small pollen sacs). This can be challenging if you have large cultivation spaces, requiring you to invest a lot of time in manually removing the males or using a product like AutoSex or X-Block to prevent them from pollinating your females.

Feminized seeds were created to avoid this issue and can be better suited for commercial grows as they eliminate the need for manual removal of males. However, many growers prefer the challenge of breeding their own strains from regular seed and believe it helps develop the best phenotypes.

Cloning

When growing cannabis, growers often choose to clone their “mother” plants to produce high-quality buds. However, there are several things to keep in mind when working with clones. For example, it’s best to remove all fan leaves from the clone as excess leaf material will divert energy from producing strong roots. Moreover, it’s also important to regularly feed clones with a balanced nutrient solution.

Cloning is an efficient method of asexual plant reproduction. It’s also more reliable than growing from seeds, as you can ensure that your clone will be female. Moreover, it’s possible to take multiple cuttings from the same mother plant, root them and allow them to flower—over and over again. However, this technique is not for the beginner grower and requires careful attention and consideration to ensure a successful outcome. It also increases the risk of introducing foreign pests, mildew or fungus into your garden. Therefore, it’s recommended to grow clones in a quarantine area before adding them to your primary garden.

Experimentation

Many old-school cultivators prefer regular seeds for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is a matter of principle; some cultivators want to keep their seeds unaltered. Other times they simply like to grow their weed the way nature intended it, rather than use chemicals and colloidal silver to create feminized plants.

Theoretically a batch of 10 regular seeds should yield roughly 50% male and female plants. However, this is a big range and can be influenced by luck and environmental conditions.

If you have a few male and female plants, it is easy to pollinate them with one another to create new strains. This is where you can start to build your own marijuana strains with your favorite terpenes and highs. The only limit is your imagination! This is also a great way to preserve the genetics of strains that got left behind in the weed rush of the 90s. Seed banks like Dutch Passion are still offering these strains as regular seeds.

Saving Seeds

Seed saving is the practice of collecting and storing seeds from a mature plant, in order to grow it again the next year. It is an ancient tradition that has provided generations of gardeners and farmers with the seeds they need to sustain their own gardens and farms.

The easiest vegetables and fruit to save are beans, tomatoes, peas, peppers, cucumbers, and watermelons. These crops produce a high percentage of female plants and require no male pollen to be removed, making them a good choice for first-time seed savers.

When collecting seeds, it is important to label them correctly. This ensures you know which seeds to plant and how many of each variety you have saved. It also helps to keep track of how well each variety germinates. The germination rate of saved seeds decreases with age, storage conditions, and original seed quality. Test a batch of seeds by placing them on a damp paper towel in a warm place and checking them after five days.

When it comes to germinating regular seeds, water is key. It kickstarts the germination process. You should check the seeds regularly to ensure they do not dry out.

Regular seed is perfect for growers who want to breed their own strains. This type of seed contains both male and female specimens, making it possible to produce new cultivars and create superior clones.

They are cheaper

Regular cannabis seeds are a good choice for experienced growers, as they are cheaper than their feminized counterparts. They also have the advantage of producing both male and female plants, which can be used as parent plants for future breeding projects. This can be a great advantage, especially for those who cultivate on a larger scale and want to ensure that they get the best phenotypes for their next harvest.

SSSC offers a wide variety of regular cannabis strains with unique cannabinoid profiles and rare and exotic terpene blends. You can enjoy the sweet citrusy flavors of Amnesia Lemon, or try the therapeutic benefits of Harlequin x Bubba Kush. You can even use their high CBD strains to ease anxiety and insomnia. These strains offer a refreshing smoke that stimulates the brain and relaxes the body.

They are more stable

Regular marijuana seeds are the most stable and produce a higher percentage of female plants. This makes them ideal for breeders looking to create new strains. Male flowers produce pollen, which can fertilize the female plants to produce new seeds. This process is called cross-breeding and is essential for developing new cannabis varieties.

Regular seeds also have a natural 50-50 chance of producing male or female plants. This is perfect for growers who want to use their growing space efficiently and don’t mind discarding any male plants.

SSSC’s regular seed collection includes many classic strains from the 1980s, before feminized seeds were invented. This makes them a good choice for beginner growers, as they allow cultivators to practice their skills without having to worry about sexing.

They are easier to breed

Regular seeds offer a variety of benefits to growers and breeders. First of all, they are cheaper than feminized ones and you’ll get a higher percentage of female plants. Moreover, you can easily keep mother plants for taking cuttings or clones. This can save you a lot of space and time in the grow room.

Regular seed is more stable than feminized. It is easy to start a breeding project with these seeds and produce new strains. Feminized seeds, on the other hand, have a genetic instability that can lead to unpredictable phenotypes.

SSSC regular cannabis seeds are the most popular choice for experienced growers. These seeds are bred from high quality original 1980’s THC-rich varieties and will yield both male and female plants.

They are more resistant to pests

Regular seeds are popular among growers who prefer to keep their crop as natural as possible. They also provide an extra challenge for gardeners that enjoy crossing and producing their own seeds. This requires the use of male plants and pollen, which are used to fertilise female flowers. This process can be difficult but it allows for the preservation of rare cultivars.

These seeds are also popular with breeders who want to create new strains as they produce male plants that can be used for breeding purposes. They also have the advantage of preserving pure, natural genetics that date back to landrace ancestors from all over the world.

This type of seed is also good for beginners who want to get started with a simple crop. This type of seed eliminates the worry of removing male plants as early as possible, which can save on growing space and nutrients.

They are more versatile

Regular seeds operate exactly how nature intended them to – with an equal chance of growing male or female cannabis plants. This is why they’re popular among breeders, who use the pollen from males to fertilize female colas and create new cultivars.

Experienced growers prefer to work with regular seeds as they find breeding a rewarding challenge. They also love to clone their favorite cultivars, and it’s only possible to do that with regular seeds.

Dutch Passion maintains a large collection of regular seed varieties that preserve some of the finest old school genetics from the 1980’s and earlier. The selection includes legendary strains like White Widow, Orange Bud and Euforia. These strains are potent, fast-flowering and deliver deeply enjoyable highs. The collection also features sativa classics like Amnesia Lemon and Harlequin x Bubba Kush.