While feminized seeds offer growers an incredibly convenient and consistent harvest, regular seed still remains a popular choice for experienced breeders.
Unlike feminized seeds, regular seeds operate as nature intended. They have a 50% chance of emerging as either male or female plants.
Working with regular seed allows breeders to develop large selections of phenotypes without the need for sexing. This saves space, time and money on growing medium and nutrients.
Genetic Stability
Due to the way that seed is typically made and the conditions in which it’s maintained, there are a lot of genetically unstable plants out there. This is particularly evident in a lot of “special cut” strains that have genetic recessive intersex trait breeding tendencies.
Stabilising a strain takes several generations of crossing and back-crossing to ensure desired traits breed true and that undesirable ones are eliminated from the gene pool. After several generations of this, the offspring should be able to express their parent’s desired traits with a certain degree of predictability, depending on the stability of the parents.
Whether or not a seed is stable should be proven through characterization tests of the genotype and phenotype from isolation, through passage and into production. This characterization should include tissue tropism, attenuation properties and temperature sensitivity, if applicable. It’s also a good idea to document the passage history and derivation of a seed. This can be especially important if a producer is looking to produce their own attenuated genetics.
Easy to Breed
Regular cannabis seeds produce both male and female plants, with the ratio depending on the environment and conditions. Growers can easily separate the male plants and collect pollen, which they then apply to female clones of their favourite strain. This is a popular breeding technique amongst experienced growers and it allows them to create new strains with their own genetics.
The best regular weed seeds deliver exceptional terpene profiles and powerful, pleasant effects. Dutch Passion maintains its collection of regular seed in order to preserve old school cannabis genetics and offer them to growers who are interested in breeding their own cultivars.
Marula Fruit is a premium regular strain that offers high levels of THC, big yields and reliable genetics that thrive during the cloning process. This sativa delivers aromas of fruit, earthiness and sandalwood and provides a deeply relaxing high. Its easy-to-grow, Mediterranean heritage makes it perfect for intermediate growers. Expect to harvest a crop within ten weeks, when the buds will develop into large, dense colas with high THC percentages of up to 29%.
Cheaper to Buy
Many cannabis connoisseurs find regular seeds more enjoyable to grow than feminized. They offer a wider variety of strains that are great for cultivation. This is especially true when it comes to photoperiod, regular seed types.
If you’re looking for the classics, check out Dutch Passion’s collection of regular marijuana seeds. These include old school genetics such as White Widow and Mazar, among others. Their high ratings reflect how popular these strains are among pot smokers and breeders alike.
If you’re a beginner, it can be cheaper to buy regular seeds than feminized ones. The best way to get cheap marijuana seeds is by buying mixed packs from a reputable seed bank. These packs typically come with either 5 or 10 seeds depending on the size of the pack. This way you can save money and still have enough to start your first crop. These mixes also allow you to test out different strains without having to purchase each one separately.
Easy to Grow
If you are looking for a cannabis strain that is easy to grow and will provide you with a high yield, choose regular seeds. This seed type will produce male and female plants at the time of harvest (only female plants can produce buds). Usually, a batch of 10 seeds will produce 3 – 7 male and 4 – 9 female plants.
Because of their unaltered genetics, regular marijuana seeds often grow into hardy and resilient plants. They may even develop resistance to certain pests and diseases. However, since half of all planted seeds will turn into male plants, you’ll need to identify and remove the males in time or they will pollinate your feminized plants and reduce their yield.
Tropic Thunder regular is a strain that’s great for beginner cultivators. This mellow indica has fruity tones and provides relaxing effects. It flowers in 8-10 weeks and will be ready for harvest in October with a yield of up to 35 oz.