As you probably know, if you line up three random cannabis seeds, it would be very lucky if you can guess what strain. This is, of course, because most cannabis seeds are very similar. All of them tend to be a brown-green and have a low hand. Trying to differentiate them is easier than trying to work with the grain of sand on the beach came from a clam shell … can not! There is a way to choose their cannabis seeds on the basis of what color are ethnic.
This is because certain strains fall under 3 coloured categories: blue, white and purple.
If someone offers you a ‘blue’ marijuana seed, they don’t mean that they are actually blue, they mean that this seed is of Blueberry genetics. Blueberry genetics first emerged in the 1970’s and are characterised by high yield and a blue tinge in the final stages of its development.
Blue Cheese is one of the most popular ‘blue’ cannabis seeds. It even came 3rd in the 2006 High Time Cannabis Cup. It is part ‘Cheese’, part ‘Blueberry’ and has a high THC level. It also has the traditional blue tinge that most ‘blue’ seeds have when they are fully grown.
White Seeds:
The ‘white’ marijuana seeds category is made up of many of the most popular seeds on the market. White cannabis plants traditionally produce high THC levels and as a result have a white glistening surface as the trichomes cover the plant like dew on grass.
Purple Seeds:
‘Purple’ seeds are known as being one of the hardest types of cannabis seeds to grow (where it is legal to do so) and are growing in popularity as a result. This is because they require a lot of effort and attention to get them to develop and so tend to be a favourite of true cannabis seed connoisseurs.
The most popular ‘purple’ cannabis seed by far is the notorious Purple Haze which boasts characteristics such as high yield, a stand out aroma and a beautiful purple tinge when matured.
So now you can pick your next marijuana seed by its colour, even though it looks the same as all the others.
Best Conditions for Seedlings:
Seedlings will benefit from a bright (though not, initially, under lamps or in direct sunlight), warm (21ºC) and humid environment. A propagator is the easiest way to achieve these conditions. A propagator may be bought or built. It is, basically, a box with a transparent top which allows light in but stops humidity escaping. The simplest form of propagator would be a waterproof box with clear plastic sheeting over the top. The advantage of shop-bought propagators is that they often have built-in heating and/or vents in the cover to allow humidity regulation. They also usually allow more light to reach the seedlings.
When Seedlings can be Put Under Light:
When seedlings have grown their second or third set of serrated leaves (not counting the round cotyledons that initially emerge from the seed) they are usually hardy enough to flourish in direct sunlight or beneath a grow-lamp (preferably metal halide or fluorescent tubes). Always keep your grow-lights at least 50cm from your seedlings.
Male or Female:
Cannabis plants are either male or female. The male plants produce pollen which pollinates the flowers of the female plant, which once pollinated, produce seeds. If the female plant is not pollinated (if there are no male plants nearby producing pollen), the flower/buds continue to develop and produce THC. Female plants which are not pollinated are referred to as sensemilla (without seeds).
Usually 40-50% of the plants are male.
A female can either generate a large seedless bud, a large bud with a few seeds, or a large bud that is almost totally seeds. The first case is achieved by removing all the male plants before any of their flowers open. The second case occurs when a few male flowers have opened but you remove them before any more open. The third case occurs when you miss-time the flowering of the male. This can be devastating if you have big female plants because you could loose 90% of the smokable herb to seed production.
The spotting of males is one of the most difficult of things to explain to a person that`s never grown since it really takes careful attention to how the tops of male plants look at this stage of development. Even experienced growers will be unsure at times and will have to wait till the next visit to be sure. When a male enters the stage of flower development, the tips of the branches where a bud would develop will start to grow what looks like a little bud (little balls) but it will have no white hairs coming out of it. Females will have no balls and will have small white hairs.
Males are often, but not always, tall with stout stems, sporadic branching, and few leaves. Males are usually harvested except those used for breeding, after their sex has been determined, but before the pollen is shed. When harvesting, especially if close to females, cut the plant off at the base, taking care to shake the male as little as possible. This helps prevent any accidental pollination by an unnoticed, open male flower.Usually 40-50% of the plants are male.
A female can either generate a large seedless bud, a large bud with a few seeds, or a large bud that is almost totally seeds. The first case is achieved by removing all the male plants before any of their flowers open. The second case occurs when a few male flowers have opened but you remove them before any more open. The third case occurs when you miss-time the flowering of the male. This can be devastating if you have big female plants because you could loose 90% of the smokable herb to seed production.
The spotting of males is one of the most difficult of things to explain to a person that`s never grown since it really takes careful attention to how the tops of male plants look at this stage of development. Even experienced growers will be unsure at times and will have to wait till the next visit to be sure. When a male enters the stage of flower development, the tips of the branches where a bud would develop will start to grow what looks like a little bud (little balls) but it will have no white hairs coming out of it. Females will have no balls and will have small white hairs.
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