Cannabis seeds can be used for a number of different purposes. Some are used for growing buds, while others are bred and then used to create new strains of Cannabis.
Seeds can be stored for a long time in the right conditions. When storing your seeds, it’s important to follow a few simple steps to ensure they’re safe and healthy.
Weed seeds
A cannabis seed is the reproductive organ of a plant. They contain the plant’s genetic code.
They’re also a source of fiber and a good source of protein. They’re a great addition to your diet, especially for people who struggle with weight management.
These seeds can be eaten whole roasted or raw, or they can be made into hemp milk. They’re low in calories, and they’re rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.
Weed seeds come in all shapes and sizes. Some grow tall and skinny, like sativas, while others are bushy and shorter, like indicas. Many weed seeds have a mix of indica and sativa genetics, so they can grow in both climates.
Feminized seeds
Feminized seeds are a form of cannabis seed that has been genetically manipulated to produce only female plants. This is an important advancement in the industry, as it means growers can expect a much higher yield and better quality buds.
They also reduce the amount of time and effort required to weed out unwanted male plants, allowing growers to concentrate on producing high-quality buds instead. In addition, feminized seeds are more resistant to diseases and pests than their regular counterparts, making them an ideal choice for growers looking to maximize their harvests.
When selecting a feminized strain, it’s crucial to choose one that has been developed using the best genetics available. These should come from a variety of popular “parents” to ensure that the resulting crop is strong and easy to grow.
Breeding
Breeding is a process that occurs when a grower combines two different cannabis varieties to produce an ideal strain. It involves identifying the traits they are looking for and selecting plants that can express those traits well.
The resulting strains should have similar growth and flowering patterns, known as phenotypes. Depending on the genetics involved, these traits can include the terpene profile, THC content, and overall plant quality.
When breeding, breeders will select a male and female plant that are close in size to each other, or a Ruderalis plant (representing 25% of the total population). Then, they will cross these plants together. The resulting seeds are called feminized seeds.
Cloning
Cannabis clones are cuttings taken off a “mother plant” and carefully coaxed to grow into new plants. They are a very different way to propagate weed than planting seeds because clones copy the genetic code present in the mother’s DNA, which means that they have exactly the same characteristics as their mother plant.
When choosing a mother plant, make sure it is healthy and has been grown properly from start to finish. Also, choose a mature plant that has been in the vegetative stage for at least two months, as this gives it a better chance of producing quality clones.
You can take a cutting from the mother plant and place it in a root cube or rockwool. Then, you can water and feed it with rooting hormone to encourage roots to form. When it’s ready to transplant, you can move the clone to a fabric pot and fill it with soil.
Legality
Cannabis seed may be legal in the abstract, but the federal government still bans growing marijuana. It remains a Schedule I drug, so cultivating or manufacturing it in any way is considered a federal crime.
DEA recently confirmed that seeds, tissue cultures, and other genetic material are not controlled under the CSA as long as they have less than 0.3 percent THC.
This DEA official determination is a welcome change for growers and breeders alike. It could open up a lot of possibilities for spreading a diversity of strains across legal markets throughout the country, and could help to lead to new trends and tastes in marijuana.
However, even if seeds are legal under the DEA, selling and marketing them based on genetics that produce high THC marijuana plants is probably not. That kind of advertising would likely land you in jail, regardless of the DEA Seed Letter.