Marijuana Seed Strains: An Introduction
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There are two key types or strains of marijuana (cannabis) can be classified – Sativa and Indica. Each strain has its own unique properties and characteristics which will vary the strength, yield, size and growing conditions. Depending on how you want to cultivate and grow your plants knowing about these strains and their traits will be a great help in deciding the variety for you!
Marijuana or Cannabis Sativa (C.Sativa var. Sativa)
This is the original strain which originated in Asia, The Americas and Africa. Depending on where the original strain came from they will vary a little but all tend towards similar traits. These are, they grow tall and leggy in statue, with loose buds and more sparse flowers when grown indoors. These marijuana strains grow very fast in many cases although can take up to four months before buds form and harvest. The trade off of this is; strains are very potent with a high THC – CBD ratio giving a soaring, energetic “speedy” high. Sativa plants also have the advantage of not tending to be as strong in their aroma which can be beneficial when growing in less conspicuous environments. The flavour is often more sweet, fruity and spicy. More about Cannabis Sativa.
Marijuana or Cannabis Indica (C.Sativa var Indica)
These marijuana strains or varieties originated in India and Pakistan and are highly prized by many growers and breeders for its squat, bushy growth; tightly packed buds, stout stems and compact root systems. They range in shape from a rounded bush to a pine like shape. The leaves are usually of a much darker shade of green and can even turn a purple colour in some strains. As they are able to process light more efficiently from greater quantities of chlorophyll they tend to have shorter grow times. This will also lead to the buds being denser and more blocky. The high from these plants is like their smell strong and heavy, with a real body stoned lethargic hit. This is caused by a higher CBD – THC ratio. The flavour is far more intense and acrid often having a skunky / musky quality. More about Cannabis Indica.
Feminised Marijuana Strains
Feminised seeds give a tremendous advantage under artificial lighting, outdoors or in the greenhouse. They are difficult to produce but will deliver optimal quality as well as showing the strongest characteristics of the strain. The quality, taste , flavour and potency (THC/CBD%)O of marijuana produced from feminised seeds is significantly higher than those produced by non feminised seeds. Although these seeds will produce 99% feminised plants , there are other factors that will also help increase the quality and the likelihood of female plants.
1) Higher nitrogen concentration
2) Higher humidity
3) Lower temperature
4) More blue light
Indoor / Outdoor marijuana Strains
Whether a plant is designated “indoor” or “outdoor” is based around the optimum growing conditions for that strain. As most varieties of marijuana come from plants that naturally thrive in a tropic or sub tropic region, this is normally the preferred medium for the majority f plants. Of course, as not everybody lives in these types of climate, different marijuana strains have been bred with different tolerances to heat and cold, or the strength of sunlight falling on them etc.
With this in mind in more northerly climates (Holland, Canada etc) those plants that need more heat and light are labelled as Indoor. Whereas plants that have been bred to endure cooler climates can be grown outdoors. If you live in a temperate climate than most indoor strains can be grown outdoors and vice versa. More about feminized marijuana strains.
THC/ CBN
THC – Tetrahydrocannibinol, the physiological ingredient which is the main source of the “high” effect felt from Cannabis. Most plants will contain between 5-15% THC but some newer strains are now pushing 20%. This does not necessarily mean that it is better as there are other factors that affect the smoke, including taste, aroma and CBN level.
CBD – Cannabichromene, the chemical that usually prolongs the high and gives the “high” effect.
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