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Learn Much More About Kush Seeds and Strains

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Kush Seeds

Buy Strawberry Kush Marijuana SeedsWhen you begin to search online for the different varieties of Kush Seeds, you will discover that there are not only many varieties of Kush Seeds available, but that they are also split into three differing varieties. There are just so many of them that it is quite difficult for any cannabis grower to choose which one to use for growing.

To assist you in selecting the correct varieties of seeds, here are the three varieties that all Kush Seeds fall into, and a brief description of each category.

Feminized Kush seeds

Female only or as they are often referred to, Feminized Kush seeds are guaranteed to produce female only plants, if certain climatic conditions are fulfilled. They are widely used by Marijuana growers because it is only the buds of the female Kush plants that produce the medical Marijuana buds that many people buy in the Marijuana dispensaries. Although relatively easy and simple to grow, a degree of care must be taken or feminized Marijuana seeds can revert to displaying male flowers by turning hermaphrodite.

As they yield more females than the average packet of regular Kush seeds, the feminized varieties are sometimes slightly more expensive.

Regular Kush seeds

There are many cannabis seed types that fall under this category. These regular Kush seed strains are grown and cultivated in a more natural way, and they are often used in many farming and agricultural venture. Regular Kush seeds can vary from fantastic to very ordinary, it depends upon the breeders. Purchasing high quality Regular Kush seeds from a legitimate supplier is the best way to assure a quality crop.

However, do not think that they are of bad quality or that they are not as good as the other strains. Unlike their feminized counter-parts, these Kush seeds have not been genetically engineered or modified in any way.

Autoflowering Kush Seeds

Auto-flowering cannabis seed strains are the products of cross breeding either a cannabis sativa or indica with a cannabis ruderalis. They are capable of producing and maturing flowers and buds regardless of any changes in their daylight hours or times. They do not really depend heavily on the amount of light that they get, as they have taken on the quality of cannabis ruderalis to survive in harsh conditions.

You should know that since autoflowering kush seeds are specialized, they cost more than the regular seed strains. For that reason you may feel they are a little expensive.

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Germinating Cannabis Seeds

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Germinating Cannabis Seeds

Medical Marijuana Seeds Grow Guide In order to guarantee that your Marijuana seeds do germinate, follow these instructions.

Soaking The Seeds to Help Germination.

For one, you can speed up the germination rate as well as eliminate any infectious agents by choosing this method. First soak your Marijuana Seeds for approximately 12 hours in hydrogen peroxide solution. After they have soaked , it will be time to plant your seeds in the best medium available, water them with a solution of .5% hydrogen peroxide. The planting medium will need to remain damp. This can be achieved by placing a dome over the seeds which will help to keep the humidity inside the dome higher. Care should be taken to keep the Marijuana Seeds out of direct sunlight, and that the seeds remain at a temperature of around 72 degrees. The length of time it takes for seeds to germinate will vary and depends on their maturity and age.On average the length of time can take for Cannabis and Marijuana seeds to germinate is around 2 to 10 days.

Outdoor Growing.

If you are going to plant your Marijuana plants outside, it is important to plant your seeds in the same months that farmers are planting corn in your vicinity. both Marijuana and Cannabis  seeds should be planted  ¼ inch deep in the soil. Early on, the Cannabis seeds will need protecting from other plants and weeds, luckily, due to the fact that Marijuana and Cannabis is also a weed, once the developing plants have developed and grown a little, they will soon take over any other plants in the vicinity they are planted.

Germinating Feminized Seeds.

A common question that gardeners new to growing Cannabis often ask is do feminized seeds really work? The answer is yes, feminized seeds are just the same as regular seeds. Feminized Cannabis seeds are made when the male flowers are used to fertilize female plants using a chemical application.When the correct procedure is not employed, it is possible, that the plants become hermaphroditic and the seeds produced will not germinate. This is typically due to the process employed when trying to produce feminized Marijuana seeds. If you are going to purchasing your seeds from a commercial Marijuana seed manufacturer, it is wise to be certain that you are acquiring your seeds from a company that has a good reputation. Search on the internet  for the company that you will be buying from, and try to find any comments or reviews regarding the seed company.

Start with Healthy Marijuana Seeds

The main point you need to be sure your Marijuana or Cannabis seeds you want to germinate is to start with healthy and mature seeds. Whether you are purchasing from a established Cannabis seed producer or have cultivated your own seeds, ensure that the seeds you are planting are healthy and have the best chance of germinating. Fully matured seeds should be dark brown in color instead of pale white or a light green in appearance. They should also be round and fairly large, although several strains do produce perfectly good smaller seeds, often hybrid seeds are smaller. Crushed or cracked seeds are likely to be damaged,  and it is these Cannabis Seeds that may not germinate.