DIFFERENT TYPES OF CANNABIS SEEDS AVAILABLE 

The different types of cannabis seeds available in the market have drastically changed since the 90’s. Before, growers could only choose between indicas, sativas or hybrids in their regular version. Seed banks and breeders have done an amazing job investigating and creating new seeds. Nowadays, there is an unbelievable offer that adapts to anyone interested in cannabis. 

PHOTOPERIOD SEED:  Are a variety that rely on specific lightcycles to regulate their growth and flowering stages. These plants require a change in the duration of light exposure to initiate the transition from the vegetative phase, where they focus on leaf and stem growth, to the flowering phase, during which they produce flowers (buds). Typically, photoperiod plants need 12 hours of uninterrupted darkness each day to trigger flowering. This light-dependent characteristic allows growers to have precise control over the plant's growth and flowering periods, making them a preferred choice for those seeking to optimize the finished plant.

FEMINIZED SEEDS: Are a specialized type of seed that guarantees the development of female plants. In the world of cannabis cultivation, female plants have been modified so that they are incapable of creating male chromosomes,
growing only the female plants that produce flowers. (buds), Feminized seeds are created through a controlled breeding process where female plants are manipulated to produce pollen, which is then used to fertilize another female plant. The resulting seeds have a very high likelihood of developing into female plants, This makes feminized seeds a preferred choice for many cultivators looking to simplify the growing proces. Feminizing any type of marijuana seed is a difficult task that requires a lot of time and try-outs to ensure consistency and stability and be able to sell them as feminized varieties. This process is nowadays 99.9%guaranteed, therefore, there is always a small possibility to germinate a male plant. However, any type of feminized seed is always a better option than a regular one for rookie growers. This way, growers avoid learning to differentiate male from female plants and be on the alert to remove the male plants on time. They also assure obtaining buds at the end of the cultivation process with just basic care
AUTO FLOWERING SEEDS: Are a unique variety known for their automatic and time-based flowering. Autoflowering cannabis seeds are ideal for those who want a hassle-free growing experience. Unlike photoperiod plants, auto flowers do not rely on changes in light cycles to initiate the flowering phase. Instead they 

change phases regardless of their surrounding characteristics. they automatically begin flowering after a specific period, usually around 2 to 4 weeks after germination, regardless of the amount of light they receive. This makes auto flowers well-suited for beginners and outdoor growers, as they require less attention and can be grown year-round, adapting to the changing seasons. They are very easy to grow because they can develop even with just a few hours of daily sunlight. As a matter of fact, they are very resistant to light pollution, which means interrupting their hours of darkness won’t affect them. While they typically have a shorter flowering period allowing for quicker harvests and a higher yield. They are also optimized for growing in small spaces compared to photoperiod plants, their resilience, speed, and ease of cultivation make them a popular choice among growing enthusiasts.These seeds are perfect to start gaining growing experience or for people that don’t have enough time to dedicate to their plants. Of course, proper care will increase the final yield. Autoflowering seeds are created by crossing a regular or feminized seed with a Ruderalis. This way, the new seeds will have a shorter life cycle, the plants will be smaller, more resistant and capable to flower under nearly any circumstance. These plants are ready for harvest 10-12 weeks after their germination. Although they are less productive than feminized, it compensates with the amount of autoflowering crops that can be carried out throughout the year.

REGULAR SEEDS: regular cannabis seeds offers a diverse selection of genetics that are ideal for breeders and those who want to experiment with their own crosses. They are optimized for producing both male and female plants, which can be useful for creating new strains. giving you the chance to secure pollen. Regular seeds

Were the first ones used for cannabis cultivation. Their main characteristic is that they can germinate into male and female plants. This used to be a problem for people that wanted to get large yields out of their crops because these types of seeds used to turn male 90% of the time. Males produce the necessary pollen for females to create seeds, which can then turn into new plants, but they also produce flowers. A pollinated female will yield poor quality buds full of seeds. A way to prevent this was to get rid of the male plants once they were identified. Currently, these types of seeds are limited to growers or seed banks that create their own hybrids.

INDICA SEEDS: Stand out for their optimum yield/ life cycle ratio. They are, in general, more productive than sativas and need less time to complete their development, which is also shorter. Their main advantage is that these types of cannabis seeds grow very dense buds, but that also makes them more prone to mold, specially in humid and hot areas.

Cannabis species differentiate from each other in the characteristics they display during the different growth phases. Indica seeds grow into a spruce shape that reminds us of a Christmas tree. A good way to increase the yield is to use LST techniques or perform apical prunes to make sure light reaches all the parts of the plants equally. Dark green tones and wide leaves give indicas away. Their short height makes these types of seeds perfect for indoor cultivation or small spaces. Although, their short flowering cycle also makes them ideal for outdoors, as they’ll be ready before first frosts. 

SATIVA SEED: Is less productive than indica plants, which will require growing more plants in order to get the same amount. However, the buds are more spongy anr airy, which grants them greater resistance against humidity and mold. THC levels are higher in sativa seeds and effects are more mental and energetic. This quality plus their exotic and tropical flavors, make sativas very popular among growers.

Just like the buds, the entire plant is stretchy and airy. The light green leaflets are quite apart from one another. Due to their height and the amount of space they need, growing sativas indoors or in balconies is always challenging, as they require pruning techniques to modify vertical growth to horizontal. 

HYBRID SEEDS:Are a combination of two different genetics, usually sativas and indicas, in order to improve strains’ characteristics. Hybridization’s goal is usually to shorten sativas’ flowering period and promote larger yields with dense and harder buds or grant indicas with exotic flavors and aromas. Seed banks are constantly hybridizing strains to get new varieties and offer the best possible choices to their clients. When crossing two strains, you get different phenotypes, which essentially are plants with different characteristics but the same genes. Banks then choose the ones that meet the traits they are trying to stabilize and offer the best version.

CBD SEEDS:

All the different types of cannabis seeds of CBD have the same characteristics as feminized, regular or autoflowering seeds but with CBD levels higher than usual. On plenty of occasions THC levels are lowered to the maximum in order for the strains to be used for medical purposes. 

However, these seeds aren’t suitable to make CBD based products because their THC levels are never as low as required by current regulations; which is at this moment 0.2%. Hemp seeds are more suitable for that purpose. Either way, CBD-rich marijuana seeds produce more relaxing and de-stressing effects than other seeds. 

HEMP SEEDS:

Contrary to CBD seeds, these types of cannabis seeds do have THC levels lower than 0.2%; therefore, CBD content is predominant. Also called industrial hemp, these seeds are ideal to extract CBD and create products for therapeutic uses. However, CBD levels provided by hemp seeds will never be as high as the one provided by CBD seeds. Industrial hemp seeds aren’t suitable only to extract cannabidiol. Hemp plants are perfect to make resistant fibers for the textile industry, paper, insulating elements, ropes, motor fuels, paint, cosmetics, etc. Hemp seeds can be ingested in oil form, full, raw, toasted or in flour.

FAST VERSION SEEDS:

Just like CBD seeds, these types of cannabis seeds have the same characteristics as other marijuana seeds but their growth cycle is shorter than usual and they are intended to be harvested before October frosts.

Plenty of these seeds complement each other. Sativas, indicas, hybrids or Ruderalis can also be feminized, regular, autoflowering or fast version. Hemp seeds are only sativas.

Apart from all the cannabis species that exist according to the type of marijuana seed they come from; cannabis can also be classified in other ways according to their photoperiod dependence, gender or THC and CBD levels