Choosing Your Seeds
The seed you choose determines everything — growth pattern, flowering time, yield, potency and effects. Here is how to choose the right seed for your situation.
Autoflowering vs Photoperiod
Autoflowering seeds flower based on age rather than light cycle changes. They are faster (9–11 weeks seed to harvest), more compact, and far more forgiving for beginners. Photoperiod strains require a light schedule change to trigger flowering, take longer, but generally produce larger yields and more potent buds. For a first grow, autoflowering is almost always the better choice.
Feminised Seeds
Feminised seeds are bred to produce only female plants (which produce the buds you want). Regular seeds have a 50/50 chance of producing males, which need to be identified and removed before they pollinate your females. Almost all beginner growers should use feminised seeds to avoid this complication.
Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid?
Indica strains are shorter, bushier, and flower faster — great for indoor grows with limited height. Sativa strains stretch tall and take longer to flower but produce energising effects. Hybrids combine traits of both. For indoor beginners, an indica-dominant hybrid autoflower is ideal.
Where to Buy Seeds
Buy from established seed banks with verified genetics. Reputable European options include Seedsman, Royal Queen Seeds, Sensi Seeds, and ILGM. Look for banks that offer germination guarantees and stealth shipping if needed. Avoid random marketplace sellers with no reputation.
Reading Seed Bank Listings
Pay attention to: THC percentage (potency), flowering time, yield per m², and height. These are estimates based on ideal conditions — your results will vary based on your setup, experience, and care. A strain rated at 600g/m² in perfect conditions might yield 200g/m² for a first-time grower, and that is still a great result.
Quick Tips
- Buy 5+ seeds of your chosen strain even if you only plan to grow 1–2 plants — germination is not guaranteed.
- Store unused seeds in a cool, dark, dry place in an airtight container. They stay viable for years.
- Research your chosen strain thoroughly before germinating — know its nutrient needs and sensitivity.