Regular cannabis seeds are completely natural cannabis seeds that haven’t been chemically altered, genetically modified or even chemically enhanced in any manner. They’re completely pure genetic mutations, cultivated by only female and male parents and yield about 50% male and half female offspring. Despite their popularity, regular cannabis seeds… let’s face it… are not necessarily the answer. Why? There are many other, much better options when it comes to growing your own cannabis. Let’s explore some of the top-notch hybrid cannabis varieties:
Autoflowering cannabis seeds and feminized buds are some of the most popular choices among growers looking for genetics in their cannabis crops. Many cannabis enthusiasts, when they hear about autoflowering cannabis seeds and feminized buds, automatically assume they’ll be able to harvest more frequent, bigger, and bigger buds. This isn’t always the case. In fact, autoflowering cannabis seeds and feminized buds often result in small, immature, miniaturized buds that produce small, miniature sized buds. This is because the plant has not had the time or space to mature enough to form a firm support structure for the large number of buds that will soon be forming.
However, if you want to ensure that you end up with a quality product, it’s best to stick with regular cannabis seeds. The process of crossbreeding one variety to another allow breeders to take advantage of specific traits that a particular plant may have while allowing others to be left alone. In essence, they’re giving you the best traits of one variety and leaving others on the shelf. Here’s a closer look at the best traits to look for in crossbred marijuana strains.
Crossbreeding between male and female parents, works well when it comes to producing large amounts of buds. The trick is to select plants that are the same size but opposite in size. Crossbreeding helps ensure that the plants share the same mother plant, ensuring that there are no surprises. For instance, if one parent is large and bushy and the other is small and dry, the offspring will end up with one that’s larger and bushy but will be smaller and less robust overall. Crossbreeding also ensures that the plant has the right combination of traits.
It’s also a good idea to buy regular cannabis seeds from reputable breeders. In general, legitimate breeders are more likely to guarantee high-quality strains and use consistent processes. While researching online, pay close attention to how each of the parents performed during the crossbreeding process. Some companies will guarantee that the result is a specific result, like having feminized cannabis seeds or hybrid strains. Others won’t guarantee results but instead encourage consumers to email them with questions or help them find the right strains.
Another consideration when choosing regular cannabis seeds is whether the company has been in business long enough to establish a reputation for high-quality genetics. Reputable breeders either male or female will offer clients consistent genetics. Male-biased crossbreeding results in stronger plants but not necessarily better tasting buds.
Many companies that offer feminized cannabis seeds will ship to grower directly from their facilities. Others are more likely to ship by air. Either way, the grower should receive the regular cannabis seeds straight from the grower. Many growers enjoy growing marijuana indoors and paying the extra cost to have feminized plants shipped directly to them. However, it’s often possible to find growers with high-quality genetics by going searching for them online.
When shopping around online for high-quality cannabis, pay close attention to the Genetics Option page. This section will offer information on what specific strain of marijuana is used to create each specific brand of indica. For example, Royal King Hawaiian indica is crossbred with indica from Hawaii and California. This gorilla glue regular cannabis seeds variety is crossbred with a large number of selections from Canada.