Year: 2023

For those growers that enjoy breeding their own strains of cannabis or who love old school genetics such as Skunk #1 and Durban Poison, we offer a range of regular seed. Regular seeds can produce male plants and require careful selection to ensure the females are not pollinated.

This can be a time-consuming task but is worth it for the advantages they provide over feminized seeds.

Breeding

Often, breeding plants involves crossing strains with desirable characteristics. Breeding can be done in a number of ways, including artificial insemination, cross pollination and selective cultivation. The goal is to produce new cultivars that can be used for food, fuel, fiber, landscaping and other purposes.

To achieve the highest quality seed, producers must use proper fertilization and water, adequate isolation (for cross pollinated crops), roguing of off-types, and strict handling and storage conditions. It is also important to maintain good plant vigor throughout the growth process.

Growers who wish to produce their own strains will find that regular seeds offer them the most freedom. This is because the seeds work exactly how nature intended, with a 50% chance of germinating as male or female plants. This is the key to creating new cultivars and generating superior clones. In addition, these plants offer higher yields than feminized and autoflowering varieties. This is because they are free from human tampering and can produce the pollen that produces the most potent buds.

Cloning

Cloning is a way of producing exact copies of the original plant from which they were taken. This method is very common in the cannabis industry and allows growers to retain and nurture desirable qualities of a strain while avoiding genetic variation.

To create a clone, growers cut a portion of a mother plant and encourage it to develop roots. The cutting can be placed in water or a growing medium such as rockwool (common for hydroponic growing) or soil. It’s important to choose a branch with several nodes (branching stems) on it so that the clone will have a good chance of developing healthy roots and becoming a robust, mature plant.

Clones cost more than seeds to produce, but they offer many benefits for growers. They are guaranteed to be female plants so you don’t have to worry about watching for males and can harvest faster than with seedlings. They also grow much faster than a seedling because they skip the germination and seedling stages.

Yield

Our regular seeds are carefully bred to ensure high germination rates and healthy plants that best represent your chosen cultivar. However, the success of your harvest will ultimately depend on whether you can successfully eliminate male plants and prepare them for breeding with a desired parent plant (in this case, a female one).

This task is much easier when you grow regular seeds, since they produce a roughly equal proportion of male and female cannabis plants. Nonetheless, it is important to plant more seeds than you intend to use, so you can cull any male plants and still have plenty of females to breed.

Amnesia Lemon regular delivers the citrus qualities you’d expect from a classic sativa cultivar, with lemon, orange, and tangerines tickling your taste buds while uplifting your mood and mind. In contrast, Moby Dick regular has a more medicinal bent, with a hearty cannabinoid blend soothing your mind and body as it brings smiles to your face and energy to your movements.

Genetics

Whether you’re an experienced grower or a novice, you can make the best use of regular seeds by breeding them to create your own strain. Breeding is a simple process that uses male and female marijuana plants to produce new seeds.

The study of heredity or genetics is a fundamental branch of biology. It’s why we can trace our family trees back generations and why Babylonian tablets more than 6,000 years old show pedigreed horses and dogs.

Genetics also explains why two plants in the same environment might respond differently to similar conditions. This phenomenon is known as nature vs nurture and is one of the central principles in genetic research. Depending on their environment, genes can either express themselves or remain dormant. Traits that are influenced by a single gene usually follow predictable patterns, like eye color or hair type. Other traits, such as height or flowering time, are determined by a complex interaction of multiple genes and environmental factors.

Regular seed is the classic variety of cannabis seeds that haven’t been genetically modified. They grow into either male or female plants depending on environmental conditions. They’re ideal for novice cultivators and offer several benefits, including a more stable crop.

They’re also a great choice for those who want to experiment with breeding and culling males. They’re also cheaper than feminized seeds.

They are genetically stable

Regular cannabis seeds preserve the genetic stability of the parent plants and offer the potential for phenotype variation. This provides an opportunity for breeders to explore new genetic combinations and create new strains. These strains may differ in growth pattern, scent, terpene profile, insect resistance, THC/CBD ratio, and effects. They are a good choice for experienced growers who wish to produce clones for future cultivation.

Unlike feminized seeds, which only produce female plants, regular seeds have a small chance of producing hermaphroditic plants (having both male and female reproductive organs). This can cause pollination and lead to a lower quality harvest. To avoid this, a grower needs to carefully monitor the plant sex and remove any hermaphrodites. This requires a lot of time and effort, but it is a worthy investment for serious breeders. It is also important to maintain proper environmental conditions such as temperature, light cycles, and humidity. This will help the plant to develop and thrive.

They are cheaper

Regular seeds are cheaper than feminized ones because they don’t come with the additional cost of female plants. Nonetheless, they still have a 50% chance of producing male plants, which growers must weed out to make sure that all their flowers are females. Male plants produce minimal cannabinoids and give off harsh smoke, which is why sexing your plants is essential.

While sexing can be time-consuming, it’s worth it for the benefits you receive. The process also cuts down on the amount of wasted space, soil, nutrients, and light. Furthermore, you’ll save money on electricity, as you won’t need to run the grow lights all day.

Moreover, sexing your plants can also lead to more flavorful buds. Additionally, it allows you to experiment with new genetics and create your own strains. In addition, sexing your plants can help you achieve better results by eliminating the waste of fertilizer and other chemicals. This can reduce the cost of growing cannabis and increase your yield.

They are easier to grow

Regular seeds are a popular choice among growers and breeders. They can be used to create new strains by crossing them with other varieties. They also retain a higher level of aromatic terpenes than feminized or autoflowering seeds. In addition, regular seeds are cheaper than feminized seeds. They are especially ideal for first-time growers who want to take cuttings or clones of their plants.

Because they produce both male and female plants, regular seeds require more care and attention than feminized seeds. Growers must segregate plants and remove any males to prevent the spread of pollen. This can be challenging, but it becomes easier with experience. Regardless of the seed type you choose, it is important to choose high-quality genetics from a reputable breeder. This will ensure a quality crop and consistent results. It is also important to provide a balanced nutrient regime and to minimize any disruptions during the growing process. This will reduce the risk of hermaphroditism and increase your harvest.

They are more enjoyable to grow

For the grower who is interested in preserving traditional strains, regular seed is the preferred option. They produce both male and female plants, but by weeding out the males early into flowering they will be left with a crop of beautiful, smokable buds. Regular seeds are also ideal for growers looking to experiment with crossing different varieties and producing new genetics.

Regular sexed cannabis produces a variety of phenotypes that are worth keeping in the grow room. They offer a great way to explore growth patterns, leaf and stem development, scent, yield, resistance to pests, THC/CBD ratio, and many other traits. The grower can then choose which to keep in vegetative state and take clones to preserve the features they like most. This saves time and prevents waste of growing medium, nutrients and light used in sexing out hermaphrodites. It is also less expensive than feminized seeds, especially for larger grows. Clones from regular sexed plants are also more suitable for rooting cuttings than those from feminized plants.

A cannabis seed is a tiny little plant that needs to be germinated before it can grow into a mature, full-grown marijuana plant. Germination is the process that the cannabis seed goes through to become nutritionally self-sufficient.

You can germinate cannabis seeds in soil or water. Water germination is quicker, but you must carefully monitor the environmental factors to prevent any issues.

Regular Seeds

Regular seeds are non-feminized and allow the grower to experience the plant’s natural phenotypes. These are largely responsible for the variations that we see in strains today and growing regular seeds gives you the opportunity to grow many old-school jewels that never made it into feminized form.

These seeds contain both male and female chromosomes (XX) and should give rise to 50% female plants and 50% male plants. However, due to environmental factors the percentage of males may be slightly lower or higher.

For this reason, regular seeds are cheaper than feminized ones as you are engaging in a bit of a genetic lottery when growing them. Moreover, sexing the seeds to ensure you’re growing females takes time and resources. This is why some seasoned growers recommend using regular seeds for novices. This will allow the grower to make mistakes and learn from them without losing valuable crops. Also, it allows the novice to get an understanding of how a cannabis plant behaves before they invest in feminized seeds.

Feminized Seeds

For growers looking for a consistent harvest, feminized seeds are a great option. These seeds are specifically bred to produce only female plants, which means you won’t have any male plants ruining your entire crop. This makes it easier to manage a large harvest of cannabis and can improve the overall quality of your buds.

Feminized marijuana seeds are created by tampering with healthy, female plants to make them “think” they’re nearing the end of their lives. Once this process is complete, the pollen from these plants can then be used to pollinate other female plants to produce feminized seeds in large numbers.

This can save growers a lot of time and money, as they won’t have to spend weeks nurturing their crop only to see 50% of it go to waste. These seeds also allow you to maximize the amount of plants that you can fit in your growing space. This can be especially helpful if you’re working with limited space or a small budget.

Hybrid Seeds

Hybrid seeds are produced by crossing two different strains of cannabis. The process is done artificially to create hybrid plants with desirable characteristics, such as disease resistance and high yields. Hybrid seed varieties can be used in many types of growing environments, from gardens to commercial farms.

In order to produce hybrid seeds, a sterile strain of one plant (say A) is grown in isolation with a fertile strain (B). The sterile strain must contain the male gene in order to prevent self-pollination. This process is known as cytoplasmic male sterility, and it’s the primary method for producing F1 hybrid seeds.

This method of breeding has led to the creation of many new strains that offer superior yields and disease resistance. However, it can be time-consuming for farmers who must walk through their fields each week and select the most mature plants. This can be avoided by using nonhybrid seeds, which require less care and produce more uniform crops.

Storage

The main concern when storing cannabis seeds is that they need to be kept cool, dry and dark. Temperature fluctuations can degrade the seeds. Longer-term storage is best in a fridge (ideally a separate one that doesn’t get opened too much). A dark cupboard can also work, though this does expose the seeds to more temperature change and needs to be well protected against light.

Using a glass sealable container like a laboratory Eppendorf tube is ideal for long-term storage. Alternatively, plastic jars can be used provided they are opaque and have an airtight seal. Food Mylar bags are also effective if the seeds are vacuum sealed inside.

If you are storing your seeds for a short period, an envelope is perfect. Envelopes are easy to label, so you can add details on strain and date purchased. They also allow moisture to pass through more easily, helping the seeds stay moist and dormant. If you are storing old seeds, consider gently scarring them to help them sprout by scraping off the hard ridge that forms on the seed with a Stanley blade.