Clone or Seed: Which Is Better To Grow From?
In the world of cannabis, there are two primary ways to start growing your plants, either from seeds or from clones. Tissue culture is another method, but for all intents and purposes, tissue culture can be thought of as a clone, as the plant retains the same traits as the parent. The growth journey is […]
Pollen Chucking VS Breeding – Is There A Difference?
For those involved in online cannabis communities, the debate between pollen-chuckers and breeders is a familiar contention. On one hand, breeders claim pollen-chuckers don’t know what they’re doing and are simply playing the lottery, while pollen-chuckers often call out breeders for being too arrogant in the way they approach different seed-making styles. The debate as […]
How To Take Clones & Improve Your Rooting Rates
As a new grower, clones are mostly attained through friends as a means to avoid seed costs or eliminate germination hassles. However, many of us fall in love with the hunt for something special, chasing that unicorn pheno that stands out from the rest, a plant so unique that others want to get a cut […]
How To Store Cannabis Seeds To Retain Viability
For growers, buying seeds can be one of the most expensive recurring costs in their growing journey. This is especially true for those involved in hunting their own cuts that they can add to their mother library. While cannabis seeds can be bought extremely cheaply, the quality of the genetics is often unknown or misrepresented. […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Stop Caring About THC Percent
If you’re wondering why the lead image of this article resembles a formulaic YouTube thumbnail – that’s because we’re going to make a point about marketing and the association between marketing and THC percentages. People use these thumbnails because they work. They bring in more clicks, sometimes combined with a clickbait title that has very […]
How To Improve Your Germination Rates & The Cause Of Dud Beans
Germinating seeds is one of those things where it can be challenging to diagnose the problem when something goes wrong. For instance, seeds that don’t pop at all could be caused by genetic viability, temperature issues, or even pathogens. In turn, there are some useful guidelines around seed germination, many of which are common knowledge […]
Shining A Light On The Craft Underground With Amadeadly Seeds
In this article, we chatted with Bushman Jay, one-half of the duo that is Amadeadly seeds, often considered one of South Africa’s best breeders. We wanted to have this chat with Jay because we’ve been longtime admirers of the Amadeadly approach to cannabis. For Amadeadly, it’s the passion and experience that led to the building […]
CSI:Humboldt – Know Your Breeder
CSI:Humboldt also known as “The Inspecta” (Not to be confused with Humboldt Seed Co or Humboldt Seed Organization) is an excellent example of someone who spends more time on his work than his marketing. Despite the fact that many South African and even international growers may not know his name or the work he does, […]
