If you’re considering a move, Growing marijuana You might be wondering what to do next. You can grow plants either from seeds or from cuttings. Take a look at the pros & cons of cuttings vs seeds to help you make your decision.

  • By cloning an existing cutting, you can be sure what you get. If you clone a female plant, you get a female plant.
  • While you technically can clone a auto-flowering plant, it’s rarely worth the effort because the clone produces a lower yield. Buy seeds to grow autoflowering lines.
  • You cannot tell whether a particular seed is male or female unless you purchase feminized seeds. These seeds have a very high probability of turning into feminine plants. Plant a lot of seeds. Once you have determined whether the plant will be male or female, then discard the male plants.
  • The seed cannot be identified as a specific strain, so it is difficult to know the origin of the seed.
  • The plants that come from seeds are generally stronger. Sometimes growers even allow cuttings to be used as seeds to rejuvenate the plant’s genes.

How to obtain cuttings or seeds

Most dispensaries where you can legally grow cannabis for personal consumption will sell cannabis seeds. You might also find growers who offer cuttings/clones. A pack of ten can cost $50 to $100. Look at the labels of any manufacturer’s catalogs and website for information to ensure you are getting the right seed or cuttings (the correct strain) for your plant. These are some of the most important aspects to remember when buying cuttings or seeds.

  • Feminized Seeds: Almost all seeds sold at reputable companies will be feminized. These seeds are specially prepared to grow into female plants.
  • Automatic flowering or photoperiod. The flowering stage of auto-flowering plants is quicker because they are able to enter the bloom stage after a specified number of weeks, regardless if the light/dark cycle. Auto-flowering plants may be a good option for beginners.
  • Genetic background if the seeds come from an established strain, such O.G. The genetic background should be mentioned for Kush or Bubble Gum as well as cross-breeds.
  • Blend The percentage of each of the three species — ruderalis, indica and sativa — represents the blend. All autoflower strains contain some degree of ruderalis. This contributes to the plant’s ability to flower.
  • Yield indoors The average yield per square meter of indoor plants.
  • Outdoor yield The number (after drying and weighing) of grams per plant that produces bud when grown outdoors.
  • Plant height indoors is shorter than when grown outdoors.
  • Plant height in the outdoors: It is taller than plants grown indoors.
  • Time until harvest: In approximately five weeks from the time of germination, the flower will be ready to be harvested.
  • Potency Percentages CBD, THC.
  • Experience: The experience you will have when you consume product made from the plant.

Get to know the laws concerning cannabis buying

Before you purchase cannabis seeds, or cuttings, it is important to research the country and state laws. You will find many different rules and regulations.

  • Some European countries have banned the growing of cannabis. But, seed is legal. Non-psychotropic cannabis seeds can be purchased and eaten, but they cannot be bought to grow marijuana. Germany and other countries in Europe have their own seeds laws.
  • Canada allows seeds to be shipped across borders if cannabis is legalized at the federal level.
  • You can purchase cannabis seeds in the United States from certain dispensaries. Some states prohibit selling to non-licensed farmers. It is illegal for seeds to be shipped or transported across state or international boundaries. However, some trusted online seed shops ship seeds with great success.

It is important to do your research before you buy seeds online. Also, make sure you read customer reviews.

Cuttings can be used in the same way that seeds are in legalized settings. They can be picked up at dispensaries or delivered with a small fee. They are prohibited from crossing U.S. border or international borders. You can buy single plants or mix and pair strains. Prices vary depending upon the size of your plants.

Only purchase cuttings (clones), only from a reliable source who knows how to back-cross strains for stability. The process of back-crossing involves pollinating the plant with one its parents to promote sexual stability. This ensures that a flowering female won’t become a hermaphrodite during flowering.

Both seeds as well clones can often be purchased in commercial locations within your state.

By Eloise