Seeds cannabis are a popular way for growers to get started with their own gardens. They also provide a way to get unique cultivars that aren’t available as clones. However, there are some drawbacks to using seeds. For one, a seed plant can take on negative traits from its mother, including diseases and pests. Also, a mature seed can have poor germination, or sprout and then die before it’s fully developed.
Seeds can be found in a variety of places, but the most reliable source is a trusted horticulture supplier. Some dispensaries sell their own seeds, and others partner with world-renowned seed banks like ILGM in the Netherlands or Crop King in Canada. Many of these companies offer a germination guarantee, meaning they’ll ensure that their seeds will sprout.
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Once a seed is planted, it takes about three to 10 days for it to germinate. During this time, the seed will slowly expand and develop its taproot. A successful germination is determined when the seed splits and a single sprout emerges.
During hundreds of millions of years of co-evolution, plants and microorganisms have established intricate symbiotic relationships. These interactions can have a big impact on plant growth and fitness.
To better understand the microbiomes that support plant seedlings, we studied the bacterial endophytes of 15 different Cannabis accessions grown to seed across Western Canada. We found that seed-inherited Bacilli exhibited a wide range of bioactive phenotypes that could protect seeds as they germinate and develop.