Starting with the basics is necessary to create incredible and powerful marijuana plants. High-quality cannabis seeds must be sown in order to promote robust plants. Making the distinction between low- and high-quality seeds will save you a ton of money and effort. Each little seed has a lot of factors to take into account, including its size, shape, color, sex, origin, germination, and, of course, strain. You'll get all the knowledge you need from this guide to tell the best Grandpa's Stash seeds from the bad ones.
Observations (Indications of a Quality Seed)
Let's start with the appearance of healthy seeds. Though it's not a certainty, knowing the ideal color, shape, and size for the seeds is really beneficial. You're seeking black, gray, or brown colors. It is normal for the seeds to have black lines and dots, which often don't emerge in predictable patterns.
When a seed is healthy, its lovely waxy covering will reflect light. The seeds should generally be rather big to allow for the best possible growth. However, once more, there's no assurance that this will produce germination.
Classifying The Harmful Seeds
Avoid underdeveloped green or white seeds. They are not entirely developed based on their pigmentation. If the seeds have any cracks, dents, or fractures in them, they are also of low quality. Keep in mind that a seed may be a flop due to its handling history and genetics, even if it looks fantastic. Even if some seeds appear acceptable and have been handled carefully, they shouldn't be planted. This is merely a case of misfortune.
How to Test Your Germinants and Seeds
There are a few methods for determining the quality of your cannabis seeds. See if the seed has a shine by exposing it to light; the seed should have a waxy surface. This approach is more of an early warning than a means of determining if the seed is 100% ready to plant.
When pressure is applied, the seed shouldn't break between your thumb and index finger. It is undesirable and highly unlikely that seeds that totally crumble or break would sprout.
The floating technique works well. Place the seeds in a glass with warm water in it. It is desirable to drop seeds; the ones that float are of lower grade. If you don't employ this approach shortly before germination, the dampness will cause harm to the seeds. The seeds can also be planted directly in the water glass to germinate, but this requires removing them before the 24-hour mark and placing them in a growing medium or moist paper towel. The seeds will drown in the water and perish if you wait any longer.
Is There An Expiration For Cannabis Seeds
Certainly, depending on the preservation techniques employed, grandpa's stash seeds may perish. A seed is only useful if it is planted directly and is instead exposed to a humid environment. Moreover, seeds dislike extremely high or low temperatures. Additionally, they should be exposed to a limited amount of light.
The easiest way to preserve seeds is to vacuum-pack them and store them in a cold, dark area. Some people like to freeze or even put their seeds in the refrigerator. However, these techniques are controversial since the freezer can burst the seed's cells and the refrigerator can generate moisture.
