Often, newcomers in the growing game make some simple mistakes that can lead them to wasted time, resources and energy. Here we talk about the things to consider before setting sail to cultivate cannabis.
It all starts with your weed seeds
The end result of your cannabis grow will be determined by your choice of seed genetics, environment and personal input. However, below, we have numbered a list of thoughts to also consider when shopping for seeds and before beginning the growing process. Note: There are more things to think about in the grand scheme of things, this is just a quick sample and heads up of what to keep in mind in this journey:
- The Purpose For Growing (Recreational, Medical or Commercial)
- Type, Quality & Yield of Weed Wanted
- Your Time, Space & Wallet Size
Purpose for growing
Some pot strains are better for recreational use, some are more ideal for medical reasons and some are more suited for commercial purposes. It’s also totally possible to have a single cannabis strain that covers all of these ‘purposes’ but it’s up to you to decide what you really want to achieve.
Usually, people who smoke weed recreationally want a strain higher in THC such as the world-famous White Widow which is available from our seed bank.
If people want to grow strains primarily for medicinal application, the OG Kush CBD Feminized Seeds may be what medical growers would lean towards.
As for commercial cultivators, they may be more attracted to strains such as Big Bud due to its potential to yield larger harvests.
Quality of cannabis
Not all cannabis strains are made the same. It’s up to you to research what genetics lies within the seed of your choice. Fortunately for you, all of the strains we have on offer are of well-known, pure, lab-tested genes that came from dedicated expert cannabis researchers and breeders.
Types of weed seeds
Marijuana comes in different shapes, tastes and sizes.
To sum it up really quickly, there are the following 3 main types of marijuana;
- Indica: A medium-sized weed plant rich in CBD and lower in THC. Growing and flowering periods for this type of cannabis plant are usually around 4-5 months. This type is better suited for nighttime use and general relaxation
- Sativa: This cannabis type is the tallest out of the three, taking up to 6 months to finish growing and flowering. This variety is great for daytime use as it gives the user an uplifting, energetic and creative high
- Ruderalis (Autoflower): On its own, this type of weed has minimal effects on the user. It is the smallest of three types but has speedy flowering traits. It is usually crossed with either Sativa, Indica or both to create ideal genetics that finishes growing and flowering in just 3 months. Achieving good results from this fast-flowering variety requires parents with desirable qualities.
A bit about strain effects
If you’re looking for a social, creative or cerebral high, you may want to try out mainly Sativa strains.
If you want to mellow out for the night on the couch or just want to chill, mainly Indica strains may be your pick.
You can also experiment with Hybrid strains which may might be a cross of Indica, Sativa, Ruderalis or any/all combinations.
As mentioned, the third strain type ‘Ruderalis’ or ‘Autos’ have little psychoactive properties (you can’t really get high from it) but it makes up for things with it’s CBD percentage and fast growing and flowering times – making it advantageous to breed with an Indica or Sativa with outstanding genetics to breed a fast yielding strain with a powerful lineage.
If you’re choosing seeds that are crossed with Autos, be sure to check out the psychoactive properties found on the strains product description to see what you’re getting. We cover more about Autoflower weed seeds good for the USA below.
What are the Most Notable Differences in the Indica, Sativa & Ruderalis Strains?
We’ll summarise everything for you in a single image below. We ask that you pardon the size of the graphic that follows; but, if you look carefully, you should be able to read the summary and acquire a basic understanding of the distinctions between these strains. The number of fingers that can be seen on their leaves is the characteristic that stands out most as being distinctive at first glance. The Sativa plant has 9 fingers, the Indica plant has 7, and the Ruderalis plant has 5 fingers. Naturally, there are more physiological distinctions between these strains, such as height, but we’ll go into that in a later section.