Year: 2023

A common question is why we at Sensi Seeds still carry regular seeds while other seedbanks have moved solely to feminized varieties. The answer is straightforward:

Regular seeds give rise to 50% male and 50% female plants – just as nature intended. This makes them popular among breeders looking to create new strains.

They’re cheaper

If you’re growing your weed on a budget, you might want to consider trying regular seeds. These non-feminized plants are cheaper to produce and can give you excellent yields. They also provide valuable male pollen for breeding.

The SSSC regular seed collection contains top-tier cultivars that are sure to please. These strains were bred before feminized seeds were invented and still deliver some of the most THC-rich genetics available today.

Regular seeds work as nature intended and have a 50% chance of producing either a flowering female plant or a pollen-producing male. This makes them a popular choice for breeders looking to create new cultivars. You can also use these seeds to grow clones of your favourite strains. Make sure to cull any male plants from your crop early in the flowering cycle to prevent them from pollinating your females and reducing your yield. You can do this by identifying the minuscule sprouts that look like hairs on your marijuana plants, which are called stigma.

They’re easier to breed

Regular seeds have a natural tendency to produce male plants, which growers do not want and end up throwing away. This is why feminized seed is more expensive, as the grower must spend time and resources on weeding out the males. This process can be difficult if you’re growing for a larger harvest, but it’s worth the extra effort.

With proper observation and knowledge, identifying and removing the males from your garden becomes easier over time. This allows you to use all of your growing space and focus on cultivating female plants that will yield a high-quality harvest.

Another benefit of using regular seeds is that they are easier to breed and create new strains from. This is a great option for experienced growers who are looking to develop unique phenotypes. This is because regular seeds have a higher rate of germination and are typically heartier than feminized varieties. Additionally, they can retain a greater amount of aromatic terpenes when crossed with other strains.

They’re more stable

Some growers prefer regular seeds because they offer more genetic variation. This can lead to the creation of new cultivars or phenotypes that aren’t available with feminized seeds. In addition, regular seeds can produce male plants, which are useful for creating breeding stock.

However, growing regular seeds also requires identifying and culling male plants to prevent pollination of the female plants. This is a labor-intensive process that requires experience and knowledge. However, a stable growing environment can help make it easier to differentiate boys from girls during the vegetation phase.

In addition, some growers choose to use regular seeds because they’re more stable than feminized seeds. This stability can help with cultivation techniques such as making cuttings and clones. This is especially important for growers who want to produce mother plants that can be used to create sexy hybrids or purebreds. SSSC offers a variety of high-quality, regular cannabis seeds including Karel’s Haze, Creamy Kees and Frosty Friday.

They’re easier to find

Regular seeds are the best choice for cultivators who want to breed their own marijuana strains. They’re often used by home growers because they produce reliable, resilient plants. These plants can withstand most environmental stresses, including temperature fluctuations and light cycles. They’re also easy to maintain for novice growers.

On the other hand, feminized seed has a much higher chance of producing hermaphrodite plants that produce male flowers. This is a problem for growers because it leads to unwanted pollination and reduces yield. Fortunately, this problem can be avoided by sexing the plants and isolating males early into flowering.

While sexing the plants can be difficult, it’s important to understand that this is a normal part of plant breeding. It’s a process that can take several generations, but it’s worth the effort in the long run. With a little patience, you can successfully breed your own marijuana strain. Just be sure to choose a reputable breeder or seed bank to ensure genetic stability and high-quality seeds.

If you’re looking to grow a cannabis plant with its original genetics and don’t mind the extra work of removing male plants during flowering, regular seeds are for you. This is also a great option for experienced growers who enjoy experimenting with different phenotypes.

For breeders, regular seeds provide a genetic stability that can’t be found in feminized seeds. This can lead to more successful breeding experiments and a wide variety of cannabis strains.

Stable Genetics

Once breeders have perfected a strain, they must then stabilize the genetics of that cultivar. They do this by backcrossing the clone as many times as necessary to create seeds that produce offspring similar to the original phenotype.

Stabilized seeds are consistent plants that will display desirable traits across a range of environments and breeding conditions. This is a critical step in ensuring that consumers experience the same effects with every harvest.

The process of stabilizing a strain is long and complicated, requiring years of patience and a large growing space. Despite this, the end result is well worth the effort. Having stable cannabis seeds allows breeders to make better-quality clones and develop new cultivars. This ultimately gives growers the best of both worlds: stability and variety.

High-Quality Genetics

The genetics of a cannabis plant determine which cannabinoids it will produce, how big it will grow and other vital characteristics. Different marijuana genetics have varying effects on users, from calming indicas to energizing sativas.

Seed companies use a variety of techniques to create their regular seeds, including backcrossing and selection. They may also use clone only selection, which involves selecting a clone and crossing it with itself, as many times as necessary to produce seeds that are as similar to the original clone as possible.

Quebec Cannabis Seeds is a reputable seed company that sells regular and feminized seeds. They offer a germination guarantee of 80% and free shipping on orders over $200. They also have a great range of promos. Check out their website for the latest deals.

Variety of Genetics

Regular seeds don’t undergo the same genetic tampering that feminized seeds do, making them far more likely to produce robust descendants. Since they operate as nature intended, these seeds are a great choice for growers seeking to cultivate a wide range of phenotypes.

They’re also an excellent choice for growers who want to clone their plants. Feminized plants can only be cloned from other feminized plants, but a regular plant’s seed will produce both male and female flowers.

Furthermore, a regular seed can be used to pollinate a group of hermaphrodite plants to create new seeds, lowering the cost of buying feminized seeds. This is also useful for growers who want to experiment with different growing conditions. However, this method requires more patience than feminized seeds.

Female Plants

Regular seeds do produce hermaphrodite plants, but the percentage of male plants in a pack is far lower than in feminized varieties. The hermaphrodite plants grow far more quickly than females, so they are often pulled early, and their thorny stems can interfere with training techniques like topping, fimming, lollypopping or SCROG.

Feminized cannabis seeds are a popular choice for growers, as they eliminate the need to sex the plants before flowering. This saves valuable space, water and nutrients, and allows growers to focus on maximizing their yields. However, the process of making feminized seeds takes time and effort, so they are usually more expensive than their non-feminized counterparts. This is a key consideration when choosing which seeds to purchase for your next grow.

Sexing Plants

Although it’s less common, some photoperiodic non-feminized plants can develop both male and female flowers. This is called hermaphroditism and can occur due to stress during the flowering period or because of a genetic predisposition. Hermies are best kept separate from the rest of the crop to avoid pollination and increase the chances of getting a large harvest.

Typically, cannabis plants reveal their sex about 7-10 days (indoor) or 3 weeks (outdoor) after completing the vegetative stage. You’ll need to check every plant regularly and keep an eye out for any signs of sexiness. This is particularly important if you’re growing photoperiodic seeds, as one rogue male can ruin the entire crop. By checking your plants regularly, you can prevent any hermies from developing.

Seeds are a way for plants to reproduce themselves. They contain an embryonic plant and a reserve of food in a protective seed coat. In addition, they have special appendages that help them disperse. Some seeds have hooks and barbs that attach to animal fur or feathers; others have wings for wind dispersal.

They are the reproductive organs of plants

Seeds are fertilized ovules enclosed in a protective covering called a seed coat and a food reserve called endosperm. They are considered the propagating organs of spermatophytes, which include the nonvascular bryophytes (mosses, liverworts and hornworts) and the vascular plants (gymnosperms and angiosperms). Seeds usually have one or two cotyledons. The cotyledons are a source of food for the embryo until it is able to make its own food. Some seeds have appendages that help in dispersal. These include a wing (e.g. pine) or a spindle-like structure (e.g. cotton). A scar (raphe) often remains on the seed coat where it was attached to the funicle and ovary wall (funiculus or ostrum). The micropyle, the small pore that opened during the fertilization of the megagametophyte, is also usually preserved as a small opening in the seed coat.

The seeds of many flowering plants are surrounded by fruits, the mature ripened ovaries of flowers. Flowers are modified leaves and they produce a fruit to contain one or many seeds. The haploid male gametes, pollen, are produced by the anther in the androecium of the flower, and the haploid female gametes, eggs, are formed in the gynoecium.

They are a source of food

Seeds are the primary source of many foods including grains, legumes, nuts, and cocoa. They also provide essential oils and are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fats. Seeds are also used to propagate crops like cereals, forest trees, turfgrasses, and pasture grasses. Seeds can be harvested from plants that have ripened and fallen, or they can be collected from wild plants. Various seed fibers are also extracted from seeds such as cotton, flax, and kapok. Oils from linseed, rapeseed, and castor beans are also derived from seeds.

Seeds are a great source of protein, healthy fats, and fibre. They are also low in saturated fats and high in monounsaturated fats, which help reduce cholesterol. However, they are also a rich source of calories and should be eaten in small quantities. Many seeds also contain vitamin A, which is necessary for eye health. They can be eaten raw or added to salads and soups.

They are a resource for farmers and gardeners

Seeds provide a number of benefits to farmers and gardeners. They contain nutrients for the embryo inside, are a means of plant reproduction and distribution, and help plants adapt to changing conditions. They also play a role in natural selection, and serve as a link between two generations of plants.

Seed saving involves collecting and storing seeds from a crop for future use. It’s an important part of the sustainable food movement and is closely linked to the food sovereignty and food justice movements. Many gardeners use the seed-saving process to avoid purchasing seeds from large commercial seed companies.

When selecting seeds, it’s important to keep in mind that seed quality and viability depends on storage temperature and humidity levels. Keeping seeds in cool, dry conditions will improve their longevity and viability. Seeds stored in mason jars or buckets should be labeled with the name of the variety and the date of harvest. It’s also a good idea to put the seeds in a fridge for added protection.

They are a source of genetic diversity

Seeds are a source of genetic diversity that can help address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including hunger and biodiversity loss. They can also be used for conservation purposes. However, the genetic diversity available from seeds has rarely been reported.

In addition to being a rich source of genetic diversity, seeds provide a better start than spores for a new plant. This is because they usually contain larger food reserves and multicellularity, and they are able to be dispersed. In contrast, spores are limited in size and may not be able to withstand harsh conditions.

The genetic diversity of seeds has only been assessed in a small number of species, most of which are crop varieties. This limits meaningful assessments against conservation targets. For instance, the genetic representation of seeds of non-endospermic dicotyledons (such as phaseolus vulgaris) is only known to be high if they are stored at cold temperatures for a long period of time.