Fact Checked by Doctor NameWhat is a Seed?
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Cannabis seeds contain genetic material capable of growing into new cannabis plants.
Seeds exhibit tremendous diversity in size, color, oil content, and cannabinoid properties based on strain genetics.
Understanding seed types and proper storage helps growers harness their germination potential.
Info on Marijuana Seeds
Cannabis flowers produce seeds when pollen from male plants fertilizes egg cells in female flowers.
Each seed contains an embryo that can develop into a viable plant given the proper conditions.
Ideal storage conditions are cool, dry, and dark. Most seeds remain viable for 1-7 years if stored properly.
Cannabis seeds require moisture, warmth, and sometimes light to trigger germination.
Once germinated, seedlings require more light for photosynthesis development. Growers should research the specific needs of different strains.
What’s the Difference between Regular, Feminized, and Autoflower Seeds?
Regular seeds produce male and female plants based on sexual differentiation from genetics and growth conditions.
Feminized seeds lack male genetics and grow into 99.9% female plants.
Autoflowering seeds transition from vegetative growth to flowering at a certain age regardless of the light cycle.
