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How to Identify High-Quality Cannabis Seeds Before You Buy

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Buying cannabis seeds is the first and most important step in your growing journey. High-quality seeds directly affect your plant’s yield, potency, flavor, and overall performance. If you’re new to seed selection, you may also find our guide on Feminized vs Autoflowering Seeds for Beginners helpful. At JG Seeds , we test, analyze, and carefully select genetics to ensure every seed meets strict quality standards. In this guide, we’ll teach you exactly how to identify high-quality cannabis seeds before you buy — even if you’re a beginner. 1. Check the Seed’s Color and Appearance The easiest way to judge seed quality is by inspecting how it looks. If you want help choosing the right strain for your needs, check our guide on How to Choose the Best Cannabis Seed Strain . High-quality seeds usually have: Dark brown, grey, or tiger-striped patterns A hard, smooth outer shell A healthy shine or light waxy coating Round or teardrop shape Avoid s...

Landrace Strains: The Ancient DNA Behind Modern Cannabis

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Before the world of hybrid cannabis and advanced breeding, there were landrace strains — the pure, original varieties that evolved naturally over centuries. These ancient cannabis plants adapted to their native environments long before modern cultivators ever stepped in. At JG Seeds , we believe understanding landrace genetics is essential to appreciating how today’s most popular strains came to life — and how future genetics will continue to evolve. What Are Landrace Cannabis Strains? Landrace cannabis strains are naturally occurring varieties that developed in specific geographic regions across the world. Over hundreds (sometimes thousands) of years, these plants adapted to local climates, soils, and growing conditions — leading to unique genetic stability . They represent pure cannabis genetics , largely untouched by modern crossbreeding. That’s why they’re often referred to as the ancestors of modern hybrids . Origins of Landrace Strains Around the World Each region wher...