Can you tell the difference between indica and sativa seeds?

Indica plants and buds tend to be pungent and skunky. Sativa plants produce a less obvious smell, and their odour is often citrussy or herbal.

Can you tell strain by seed?

Some seeds will have dramatic tiger stripes. Others will have a more homogenous surface coloration. The appearance of the seed isn't a reliable indicator of any particular plant quality. Everything is coded in the genetics inside the plant tissue safely encased inside the shell.

Can you tell the difference between indica and sativa by looking at it?

Indica buds are thicker than sativas and produce more flowers. If you're looking at a jar of buds, you can typically tell indica apart from sativa simply by the shape of the buds. Sativa buds are long and cylindrical compared to indica buds, which are more round.

Are indica seeds bigger than sativa seeds?

Cannabis sativa plants will grow tall and thin. They take longer to mature than indica plants. Sativa plants tend to have bigger yields than indica plants. Indica plants are shorter and more bush-shaped and tend to produce fewer buds than sativa plants.

How can you tell if a plant is sativa?

Identifying Sativa Plants

Sativa strains can reach up to 10 feet tall and are characterized by sparse foliage and light-green, thin-fingered, delicate leaves. They boast a long flowering period as there is no climatic impetus to reproduce rapidly and disseminate seeds.

Indica vs Sativa? Does it even matter?

What do indica seeds look like?

What Do Indica Marijuana Seeds Look Like? Indica cannabis seeds usually look like short plants with purple buds and broad, dark green leaves, due to a higher chlorophyll amount. They are often identified by their distinct scents, from sweet to pungent and earthy aromas.

Can you tell indica from sativa by smell?

For decades, botanists and marijuana connoisseurs claimed that indica and sativa are different species with distinctly different effects on the body. Indica strain smells more acrid, while sativa smells more spicy or sweet.

How do you know if seeds are good or bad?

Simple put the seeds into a cup, jar, or bucket of water and allow them to soak. Bad seeds will continue to float indefinitely while good seeds will sink within a few hours.

Will seeds from a female plant be female?

Feminized seeds produce only female plants, and when they germinate there will be few males among them if they are produced correctly.

Does sativa taste different than indica?

The tastes and smells of Indica strains are more earthy and skunky. Sativas smell sweet (like citrus or fruit) or spicy. A hybrid strain's taste/smell depends on its parent plants.

What is the strongest strain of indica?

Is indica oil darker than sativa?

It is common for indica plants (and their subsequent oil) to be darker than sativa plants because of their phytochemical structure. Key Words: Phytochemical- a chemical compound occurring naturally in plants.

Do seeds affect potency?

Seeds in your buds aren't good or bad. They are simply the result of pollination while the buds were growing. A few seeds here and there won't make much difference in potency, though potency may be lower if the buds are very seedy.

Why do good seeds sink?

Seeds may float because they lack viable embryos or nutrient stores, making them less dense than “good” seeds that sink in water.

Should seeds float or sink?

One method to check for seed viability is the water test. Take the seeds and place them in a container of water. Let the seeds sit for 15 minutes. If the seeds sink, they are still viable; if they float, discard, because they probably will not sprout.

Do male plants bud?

Male plants don't produce buds. The male sex organs of the cannabis plant instead produce pollen sacs that are designed to fertilize the female bud and form seeds.

When can you tell if your plant is a male or female?

By week 6, the pre-flowers begin to reveal their gender and you should be able to identify the sex using the tips to follow. Once the plants go into full flower (8 to 10 weeks on average, for a natural outdoor grow) the differences between male and female plants will be glaringly obvious.

How do you make a female plant into a male?

Can you turn a male plant female? The sex of a plant is determined by its genetics before germination even begins. With the sex genetically encoded, there is no way to make a male plant female, or a female plant male.

Should you soak old seeds before planting?

If you're just getting started, and even if you've been growing from seeds for a while, it's a good idea to soak seeds before planting. This can have a dramatic effect on your germination rate and overall success with gardening! Soaking seeds supplies your plants a jump start right at the beginning of their lives.

How long should I soak seeds before planting?

Many sources recommend 8-12 hours and no more than 24 hours. Again, too much soaking and the seeds will start to decompose. If you use very hot water, the soaking time will decrease. We've always liked to use warm water and start the soaking at bedtime, then plant first thing in the morning.

Are seeds bad if they float?

There are two easy tests you can take to check to see if there is life left in your old seeds. Water test: Take your seeds and put them in a container of water. Let them sit for about 15 minutes. Then if the seeds sink, they are still viable; if they float, they most likely will not sprout.

What makes you more paranoid indica or sativa?

On occasion, THC's psychoactive properties can induce some of the feelings that make anxiety more pronounced, such as paranoia. As Sativa features more THC and has a lower CBD to THC ratio, there's an argument to state that this means Indica is the better strain for anxiety.

Is Kush a indica or sativa?

Kush generally refers to a pure or hybrid Cannabis indica strain.

What is the strongest sativa strain?