There are many different kinds of cannabis seeds available on the market. But the two most popular varieties are feminized and regular.
Feminized seeds lack male chromosomes, whereas regular seeds contain full complements of both sexes. This makes them ideal for breeding purposes and ensuring superior clones.
Stable Genetics
When a breeder creates a new strain, they have to work very hard to stabilize the genetics of the ideal phenotype. This process can take years. It requires a lot of patience and hard work, but the end result is a high-quality strain with some of the most desirable cannabis traits.
Stable seed varieties are often made with a variety of techniques, such as backcrossing (BX1 or S1 seeds). This technique selects a parent plant that has the desired trait and then crosses it with a male plant. It can be repeated as many times as needed to produce an offspring that is similar to the original clone.
This process can be expensive and time-consuming, but it is well worth the effort. In the long run, it will make the resulting strains more stable and a better source of new options for growers and consumers alike. It is also more likely to produce a consistent strain with the traits the breeder sought out.
Less Expensive
If you’re looking for high-quality cannabis seeds, it pays to pay a bit more. These higher prices are worth it, as they reflect the breeder’s years of experimentation in creating stable genetics that produce excellent clones.
If a cultivator can afford to do so, it’s often wise to buy organic seeds for their garden or lawn. They’ll typically cost more than conventional seeds, but they’re better for the environment and are a smart way to cut down on your environmental impact.
If you’re just starting out, feminized seeds may be the way to go. They’ll make cultivation easier, allowing you to practise and perfect your skills before moving on to regular seeds and breeding new strains.
More Vigorous
There is a long-standing tradition among growers to value the vigour, variety and purity offered by regular seed. The ability of these seeds to produce heavy harvests on a consistent basis is key to the success of many growers.
The vigor of seeds is affected by several factors, including germination, maturation, storage and aging. These conditions, in turn, can be influenced by moisture stress, nutrient deficiency and temperature.
This means that seeds grown under certain circumstances may not germinate properly or result in weak seedlings, collectively known as ‘poor-vigor seed’. The vigor of seeds also depends on their genetics.
