Different marijuana strains have different characteristics that make them unique and although it might initially seem hard to believe, with the right knowledge and the right kind of eyes, you can easily judge the quality of a
cannabis seed before it germinates.
Yes…yes, I know it’s not easy, I know that finding the perfect marijuana strain can easily become a herculean task, especially if you are just new in the marijuana business.
The questions of;
- How do I know the seeds are of high quality?
- How can I tell the kind of marijuana plant the seeds will provide?
- Will the plants be genetically engineered the way I want?
- Will it give me my desired effect?
All these questions and more keeps on running through your mind as you go sourcing for the right marijuana seed strain to grow. But not to worry because in this article, I will be calling your attention to several key factors to look out for while sourcing for qualitative cannabis seeds.
With these factors, you can easily see an imaginary warning sign written in bold letters telling you “this seed isn’t worth your time and effort” every time you are about making a mistake to buy low quality seed. This way your job can become easier and you will be able to make the right final decision and find that marijuana seed strain made just for you.
Importance Of Qualitative Cannabis Seed
Carefully researching, investing and planting high-quality cannabis seeds can really go a long way in helping you get the exact marijuana genetic strain seeds you are looking for and save you from wasted time and effort because if you can’t judge the seed quality you are buying then you might end up with an entire batch of poor, unusable seeds.
Here are 2 main factors to look out for while looking at a cannabis seed qualitatively:
1. The Look and Feel Of The Seed.
When you touch your seeds, how does it feel? Some details are very obvious when it comes to differentiating a good and healthy cannabis seed from a bad one and one of them is the texture of the seed.
Texture: Healthy marijuana seeds are firm to the touch and will not easily crack under applied pressure from your fingers. Therefore, when trying to easily find out if your seeds are of good quality or not, you can easily put them between your fingers and apply a little pressure on it. If it cracks or breaks apart then know the seeds are probably too old and unusable.
Color: The color of your marijuana seed also tells a story of its own if you care to listen. The color of the seed directly reflects on how healthy the seeds are. Darker seeds with a little coating of wax that as a sheen effect when exposed to bright lights are generally the best marijuana seeds for planting.
While the much more faded ones that look dull and old are generally regarded as poor seeds and should be avoided.
Immature seeds have a green and white appearance and are also not good for planting as they have a low rate of germinating and if it does germinate, it will take a longer time to do so.
2. Sourcing From Reputable Breeders:
You can make your job easier and increase your success rate by simply buying your marijuana seeds from reputable breeders that have been in the business for a while. This way, they have much more to protect and will only offer you the best seeds. They also have really good websites that can help in your research for the right strain seed to give you that perfect marijuana plant.