Cannabis Seeds Go Fully Automatic

Traditional Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica specimens rely on a change in lighting to trigger the plants to bloom or flower. Outdoors, this meant that cannabis seeds planted in the spring would not produce harvestable fruit until the days shortened in the fall. Once these plants were brought inside, lighting conditions could be controlled to force cannabis to bloom at controlled intervals. However, to make this happen, grow lights in a variety of spectrums were required. The "blue" spectrum was required for the vegetative stage while "red" was necessary for the flowering stage.

Although Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica are the most popular varieties of this plant family due to their psychoactive properties, there is a third type of cannabis seed. Cannabis Ruderalis originates from the Siberian region. This species does not produce THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, but it does have some very valuable properties. It is extremely hardy and able to withstand extreme temperatures. Ruderalis thrives in the cold while many other varieties require tropical heat to flourish. However, Ruderalis has an even bigger claim to fame; it doesn't require any specific lighting conditions to bloom. Instead, it matures on a set schedule, often in less than two months.

As cannabis technology progressed, commercial seed banks began to purposely combine cannabis genetics to create new hybrids. One of the most in-demand innovations is the new automatic or autoflowering feature. With an infusion of Ruderalis genetics, pre-existing strains could be transformed into fully automatic hybrids that require no special care. Even a rank beginner could successfully grow this new breed of cannabis without expensive equipment and in relatively small, indoor areas. Both big Amsterdam breeders like Barney's Farm and Green House Seeds and smaller, boutique operations like Feminised Seeds were quick to use this new technique to create brand new variations of their most desirable cannabis seeds.

Well, yes and no. In many parts of the US, it's illegal to own even one seed. However, with the rapid decriminalization of marijuana for both legal and recreational purposes, this may soon be a thing of the past. In the UK, it's legal to own or "collect" cannabis seeds even though it remains illegal to grow marijuana. To meet the needs of this growing segment of the market, many reputable cannabis seed dealers are now selling this product online.

If you're wondering why anyone would purchase a product they can't put to use, some hope that the laws will soon change while others are stockpiling the most in-demand strains in the hopes that pending legislation will change the current environment. Depending on the changes, operating a legal grow operation could be a whole new industry with the potential to be a lucrative venture. In fact, some say that the troubled tobacco industry has been poised for this change for decades.

The list of available products in the genre continues to expand every year. To date, these are some of the most popular automatic cannabis seeds on the market:

• LowRyder - The very first autoflowering cannabis seed developed by the Joint Doctor.
• AutoBlueberry - An automatic version of a potent, fruity favorite.
• Blue Treacle Automatic - A brand new strain with a sugary-sweet flavour and high THC level.