Regular cannabis seeds all have female and male seeds in an optimal percentage of 50/50. Therefore, to determine which is which, the seeds must be sown and grown for a period of at least two months before they “semen”, or start showing visible signs of becoming females (pre-flowering) or males (post-flowers). The period of growing for these seeds can vary anywhere from one month up to three years, though most experts would suggest that the more time you have between planting and flowering the better your crop will do. In fact, when growing marijuana, the longer the best growing time is, the greater your crop will be! This also means that the older your cannabis seeds are, the better!
There are many different ways to cultivate regular cannabis seeds, and there are many different ways to breed them as well. A few of the more popular methods include air-conditioned rooms, plastic or glass containers, greenhouse kits and hydroponic systems. All of these methods produce different results, so let’s take a look at each one:
One of the easiest ways to buy regular cannabis seeds is by buying them in bulk at a bud shop. These strains such as White Widow, Silverado, Chronic, Chewing Puppy, Frangipani and others that are all relatively common. You can buy these in bulk, because it makes it much easier to grow them in small amounts without having to worry about space issues. It can also be much easier to maintain a hydroponic garden with these strains, since they don’t need a massive amount of light and water to flourish. However, you can also buy regular cannabis seeds from stores that specialize in only this type of bud.
Another option for buying cannabis seeds are from breeders or seed banks, where you can buy one strain and have it implanted in your very own personal plant. When selecting which marijuana seed you should go with, it’s important to know which marijuana strains are best suited to your kind of climate, as well as your growing skill. Some feminized ones are great for those who are new to growing cannabis, while others work best for those who have been working in the business for a while and have experienced a lot of success with their plants.
Hydroponics growers and breeders specialize in cultivating feminized seeds specifically for indoor growing. Since hydroponics’ roots go directly to the water source, the plants don’t experience the shock of frost. This also means that you don’t have to worry about things like soil build-up and nutrients, which make it a very convenient option for indoor gardeners. On top of that, most hydroponics growers will be able to provide you with regular cannabis seeds that are specially feminized. This way, you don’t have to spend time trying to figure out how to get them to sprout (or if you do, it will take you much longer than it would be to get feminized ones from a regular cannabis seeds dealer).
You can also purchase feminized cannabis seeds from breeders and farmers, although this method may not be as convenient. If you want a speedy start to your gardening experience and want to avoid all of the hassles and time sinks that come with traditional breeding methods, then going the route of hydroponics is probably the best way to go. The best way to ensure that you have the best traits in your plants is to start them from seed. This way, you can focus on improving the traits that you want the most and not waste time and resources on the ones that won’t do anything special for you. Keep in mind that you can always breed additional seedlings from regular cannabis seeds, but doing so will involve getting rid of a few of your favorite mother plants along the way. If you’re not planning to sell your collection anytime soon, this shouldn’t present a significant problem, but if you plan to use these plants for personal consumption, then you may want to consider harvesting and replanting in the future.
Some breeders are willing to assist first-time gardeners by helping them identify the type of marijuana plant they’re looking for, the best potting mediums, and the best potting techniques. While you won’t find comprehensive lists of these qualities in every hydroponic store or grower’s book, you should find enough information to get you started in the right direction. Most hydroponics retailers have professional staff on hand to help you choose which hydroponics equipment is best for you and the types of plants you want to start growing. If you don’t feel comfortable with the help of someone in person, many breeders have a number of contact information available on their website for those who prefer to talk face-to-face.
It may take some time and patience to become familiar with hydroponics, but once you’ve gotten the hang of it, there are endless ways to expand your garden with the assistance of regular cannabis seeds. Indoor gardens can be expanded by adding extra pots, and you can easily make your outdoor gardens thrive with the addition of female and male flowers. Some popular indoor plants include tomatoes, zelkova, alfalfa, peppers, cormandula, fennel and more. Male flowers, like true wildflowers, can be added to the indoor gardens to provide the same botanical richness but in a controlled environment.