The cultivation of cannabis has evolved leaps and bounds since its legalization, so much so that a whole movement has been generated around it, from self-cultivation at home to large industry usage. Because of this, a world of information has been opened to everyone which has resulted in an increase of research to help develop better specimens.
Cannabis seeds
Cannabis seeds are very different between one species and another. Although they are easily recognized, they have certain characteristics that make them different from each other such as variations in size, color or texture.
In nature, there are female and male seeds. Female seeds grow into plants that develop flowers (buds) while males will only develop seeds. In females, buds or flowers appear when the plant is ready to be pollinated, however, pollination is not our goal, because if that happens the buds lose intensity and flavor.
Feminized Seeds
In the quest to breed seeds that only grow into plants that produce flowers, feminized seeds came to be. These were developed in Europe in the 90s and were intended for growers. Discarding the male chromosomes while preserving the female chromosomes allowed for a selection of female over male plants. The introduction of the feminized seed resulted in a big advancement for cultivation efficiency.
Autoflowering Seeds
Autoflowering seeds are a combination of feminized seeds containing regular plant genetics crossed with Ruderalis genetics. The Ruderalis are a species from Europe and Asia where climatic conditions are usually unfavorable (cold, low light). They possess greater resistance and adaptability to these conditions.
How to select cannabis seeds?
Without a doubt you should choose feminized seeds if you want to grow flowers. Autoflowering seeds are a good choice if the weather conditions require making use of their great adaptable qualities. Now we just need to know what kind of flowers you would like to grow.
Sativa: the sativa species has elongated and thin leaves. Beyond the morphology, the sativa species helps creativity and energy, works as an antidepressant, is a stimulant and helps improve concentration.
Indica: on the other hand indica is broad-leaved with a sweet smell and its benefits go hand-in-hand with relaxation, anxiety reduction, pain relief and helping with sleep problems.
Sativa and indica are the two main varieties but in the world of cannabis cultivation there are hundreds of combinations. Some of these tend towards Indica or Sativa in different percentages, creating exotic varieties with specific uses and purposes.
3 recommendations for you (Source www.dinafem.org)
RUNTZ (ZAMNESIA SEEDS) FEMINIZED
Tasty, powerful, balanced, productive and fast flowering.
One of the most balanced hybrids on the market (50% sativa – 50% indica), with a maximum potency and a terpene profile reminiscent of a bag of fruit candy.
GORILLA GLUE AUTO (FASTBUDS) FEMINIZED
A spectacular autoflowering strain that stands out for its incredible resin production, high potency and excellent taste.
The name is a play on words that alludes to its enormous production of sticky resin and its very high power that will leave you “glued” to the sofa, immersed in deep relaxation.
CRITICAL KUSH (BARNEY’S FARM) FEMINIZED
A Northern California variety with a Chemdawg and Pakistani Kush legacy.
An herb that will knock you down completely and unceremoniously. A typical indica quality is combined with incredible potency, making Critical Kush a perfect nocturnal herb, and very valid painkiller.