cannabis genetics

Drying Harvested Buds Proper Drying & Handling for Top Shelf Quality Drying harvested buds to perfection means they will taste and burn smoothly for maximum enjoyment.  If buds aren’t dried properly they smoke harsh and lack flavor and aroma. Moldy buds can be harmful to your health and are the result of poor drying practices and improper storage. Drying harvested buds carefully is worth the extra time and effort–consider how… Read More »

Vertical Growing Cannabis Strains Choosing a Strain for Vertical Set Ups Vertical growing cannabis strains is not a new technique although it is now more popular than ever. For vertical growing cannabis strains to work well, ie big harvests making very efficient use of space, plants need to finish tight and compact.  Trying to grow a strain that likes to be tall in a limited amount of vertical height can… Read More »

Kush Strain Genetics What Makes a Kush Strain a Kush Strain? What are Kush strain genetics, the term gets thrown around a lot. The number of new strains with the term “kush” in their moniker is near overwhelming. Yet, historic cannabis taxonomy basically breaks cannabis plants into two main categories, Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica.  It is worth noting that other variants have been acknowledged and recorded, with the most… Read More »

Pheno Hunting from Cannabis Seed Genetics How To Hunt for Phenotypes from Cannabis Seeds Pheno hunting is about finding the perfect physical traits in a cannabis plant for your needs from a pack of regular cannabis seeds. Plants from feminized seeds tend to have identical or near identical physical characteristics.  With regular seeds, besides looking for male vs female plants, growers may see variation from plant to plant.  These physical… Read More »

When selecting a strain or cannabis genetics to grow from seeds, whether regular or feminized, one of the biggest and main points of difference you may find between varieties is the classification of Indica versus Sativa. The fact that most cannabis strain varieties are a hybrid of the two classifications can make the matter confusing. Especially if you are newer to growing or using cannabis recreationally or for therapeutic purposes.… Read More »

  Picking cannabis strains, or sometimes referred to as ‘pheno hunting” can be a fun and rewarding endeavor if you decide to grow your own cannabis. There are many reasons to grow your own, for example: to save money to ensure that your plants are free of pesticides to grow organic as an option to have a steady supply of medicine for enjoyment or therapy There are PLENTY of reasons… Read More »

Regular cannabis seeds VS feminized seeds, what are the differences besides sex? Regular cannabis seeds are produced by crossing true female plants (XX) with true male plants (XY). Feminized cannabis seeds are produced by inducing pollen in otherwise female plants (XX). Then crossing them to true female (XX) plants to produce seed. In feminized seed production no “XY” (male) genes are involved in the equation. This means all the seed… Read More »

Reeferman Genetics CBD strains seeds are available via Old School Breeders Association in both regular and feminized selections. Reeferman Genetics feminized CBD WEB strains will all produce 0.5 to 1.0% THC and produce 13 to 17+% CBD when grown under good conditions to full bud maturity. This is an ideal ratio for people who desire strong CBD levels with very little THC. There is no intoxicating effects with full medicinal… Read More »

Reeferman Genetics Harmony strain seeds are available from Old school Breeders Association as regular or feminized. Harmony is an award winning cup cut strain, and is an achievement in cannabis breeding. The buds have a great balance of Sativa to Indica in the buzz with the bag appeal of a solid Indica nug that grows on plants that are vigorous like a Sativa. When grown from regular seeds, you can… Read More »

FAQs Germinating Cannabis Seeds Germinating cannabis seeds to start your next crop of cannabis is easy, fun and rewarding. When you start cannabis plants from seed, there is no cross over issues like insects or crop diseases from previous crops, as with cuttings. Plants grown from seed will grow more vigorous and offer higher yield potential versus cannabis plants from cuttings as a result. How long will it take for… Read More »