Regular seed types may be the standard cannabis plant variety; but they provide growers with a ton of potential for experimentation. The main reason they’re called regular seeds isn’t so they’re actually the same kind of flower; it’s so they can be used again for different types of flowering. indica and sativa are the two classes of cannabis plants. We’ll examine their differences and similarities below.
Regular seed types may be classified as annuals, which are used extensively for indoor gardening; or, as perennials, which tend to come up just before each harvest. Indoor gardeners can benefit from a high-season plant and can produce multiple harvests with one plant. Perennial cannabis plants, however, have a shorter life span (generally two years old). The biggest benefit from having a perennially-grown plant is reduced maintenance: no trimming needed, fewer weeds to pull, and no over-harvesting.
Sativa and indica, as well as other species, are native to North Africa, to the regions surrounding the Atlas Mountains. They each require well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight to thrive. They grow best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade or in shaded areas during the day. Like other cannabis plants, they’re known to form clusters in early spring when they’re pollinating. Flower buds and leaves appear in late summer and early fall, although flowering time depends on the type of plant.
Some of the pros about seed types for growing cannabis include their ability to mimic the natural seasonal cycling that’s natural to plants. When plants reproduce at an unnatural rate, it can be difficult for farmers to know what to do with them in certain situations. Many experts recommend investing in a garden guide so that you can develop your own strategies for timing and space management. With a guide to follow, growing crops at just the right time can lead to bigger harvests with less effort.
In addition to allowing you to grow a crop without concern over damaging or removing your crop before it’s ready, regular seed varieties also allow you to harvest from several harvests at once. A common example is the “harvest” procedure common among growers in California. A harvests schedule allows a grower to harvest from a single crop two weeks early the first year and a second crop two weeks later. This schedule gives harvests consistent height and structure. With plants maturing later in the season (at a greater height and in different forms), frequent harvesting can give plants consistent yields throughout the growing season.
Most cultivation techniques for regular marijuana seeds focus on providing consistent growing conditions. However, it’s possible to increase the amount of time spent tending to your crops using a few simple methods. For instance, some growers prefer to simply remove the spent crop from the bed. Others like to allow the spent crop to dry out in a small enclosed area, often referred to as a compost pile. Harvesting this way allows the spent flower buds or leaves to go through the natural composting process.
The flowering of a marijuana plant depends largely on the type of marijuana plant used. Some plants will produce flowers more abundantly when exposed to certain light cycles. Growers of indoor marijuana plants should ensure they mimic this light cycle when possible. Some plants will flower more readily when exposed to a certain light source or temperature pattern; for instance, most outdoor gardens need to be planted in partial shade during the hot part of the day or in direct sunlight during the coolest parts of the day.
Some indoor gardens may also benefit from an altered light cycle. For instance, some indoor gardens grow better when the lights are either lowered or switched to a low level after the plant has finished blooming. With the proper setup, indoor gardeners can experience much greater productivity and enjoy higher yields with minimal effort. If you would like to enjoy higher yielding plants without having to make any permanent alterations to your home environment, then consider investing in some regular seeds.
