Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Seeds
When purchasing a cannabis seed, consider that there are mainly two different types of can-
nabis; cannabis sativa and cannabis indica. Both of them have their own properties and they
differ based on factors such as flowering time, total yield and preferred environment for cul-
tivation.
Sativa strains
Sativa strains are found in countries closer to the equator. In terms of how they look, this
plant has longer and slimmer leaves and is known to grow very tall. Generally a sativa dom-
inant strain will help boost concentration and is used to treat depression. Flavors and taste
of the plant vary from being extremely sweet and fruity to being extremely pungent and
skunky. The highly potent Sativa plants can take up to 5 months to blossom. Cultivating a
pure sativa strain indoors is not optimal considering the height to which it grows.
Indica strains
Indica strains are said to come from Afghanistan originally and generally helps to treat pain,
relieve stress and combat sleeping disorders. The plant is usually bushy with wider leaves,
and it also grows shorter than its counterpart. The indica plant tends to flower much faster
depending on the strain with some taking not even two months. Indica dominant strains are
much easier to grow as they grow shorter; however, considering that they grow wider, suffi-
cient spacing between the pots is needed. Indica strains also tend to produce a higher yield
than the former type.
Hybrid strains
The most commonly grown type of cannabis is a hybrid between a sativa and an indica
strain. The result of crossbreeding is usually to promote specific properties of individual
strains.
Whether you wish to purchase seeds and grow for recreational or medicinal purposes, most
sellers provide a wide range of different seeds that you can grow indoors. Look for strains
that are bred to be successful indoor and avoid purchasing seeds bred for outdoor growing.
When choosing your strain it is important to consider the height and width that it tends to
grow; with average height and width in consideration, choose how many plants to cultivate
for your growing space. Generally it is optimal to have one plant in a three foot circle.
Female cannabis plants are generally preferred. Buy feminized seeds so that you do not have
to waste your time growing male plants.
