Seeds

Cannabis seeds represent the starting material for cultivation and breeding programs. Seeds can be classified as regular (producing both male and female plants), feminized (bred to produce female plants), or autoflowering (flowering regardless of photoperiod). Seed production involves controlled pollination between selected parent plants, with breeders documenting parentage to establish stable lineages. Understanding seed type is foundational to cultivation planning and genetic preservation, as different seed classifications carry distinct implications for grower outcomes and breeding objectives. Seed viability, storage conditions, and germination rates are technical considerations that breeders and cultivators monitor closely.

Breeders select seed type strategically based on breeding goals—feminized seeds streamline commercial cultivation by eliminating male plants, while regular seeds preserve genetic diversity and enable selection of superior male parents. Autoflowering seed development involves introgressing rapid-flowering traits into adapted genetic backgrounds, requiring multiple generations of stabilization and t