Regular cannabis seeds, or ‘sativa’, have been bred by many plant breeders to produce cannabis with the best possible qualities, with very little effort, making them ideal for those interested in buying cannabis and making their own. Regular cannabis seeds have always been the most popular plant seed on the market, and they have never been modified in any way to produce something that would work differently in the natural world.
The Sativa cannabis plant has the ability to produce both mind-altering effects and the opposite effect, a more sedating, tranquil one. It is this duality in the effect that has made it so successful and so popular. This can be seen in some of the most famous strains in cannabis such as Jamaican Blue (also known as Purple Haze), Skunk, Lemon Diesel, Black Cherry and Blue Dream.
The term Sativa was first coined by a cannabis enthusiast in Mexico who was trying to describe the strain that he had found growing near his home. Although there is no official recognition of the name in English, it is believed to be an amalgamation of the names of the two main Mexican breeds: Hildegard, from Germany, and Hunden, from Norway. The word Sativa is derived from the Spanish words’sati’ meaning sun, and ‘visa’ meaning travel. It therefore means “the sun flower”.
Because the Sativa is known for its effects on the mind, it is often combined with other strains to create new ‘tastes’. Some examples of Sativa strains include Lemon D, Diesel, Blueberry, Afghani, Pearl, Purple Haze and White Widow.
The Sativa cannabis plant is also extremely resilient, allowing for even the smallest of marijuana gardens to survive in all types of climates. It can tolerate temperatures down to -20 degrees Celsius, and it is rarely bothered by insects or molds. This is one of the reasons why Sativa cannabis has become increasingly popular in both commercial and personal use. The plant is often grown outdoors in shady locations, with plenty of sunshine.
Because the Sativa is so adaptable, it can be grown indoors if you want, but it requires a different growing process from normal cannabis. The soil you use needs to contain a lot of organic material, such as manure, which acts as a compost and also gives it the nutrients needed by the plant to grow well.
When growing a Sativa, it is important to fertilize and water often, especially during the flowering period, which lasts around nine to twelve weeks. The plants are often trained to grow upwards with the use of trimmers.
Regular cannabis seeds have always been the most popular type of seed, with many people wanting to get hold of these seeds as quickly as possible, after they have been harvested, because they have been bred to produce higher quality cannabis. You should be careful not to end up buying seed that is too big or small, as the plant may not be suitable for your plant.
The Sativa will also need a lot of space to grow. The seeds do well in containers in which they can expand their roots very easily, but it is recommended that you grow them in an open plan environment where you can move your plants around the yard quite freely.
If you are growing a Sativa in pots, be sure to keep the drainage well filled, or else you will risk losing moisture. If you are planning on using soil, make sure that it is rich in nutrients such as compost, and add extra nitrogen. to make sure that the plants receive all the nutrients they need to thrive.
In order to harvest your Sativa, it is also a good idea to buy regular cannabis seeds that are resistant to the dreaded “browning out” phenomenon, which causes your cannabis buds to turn a yellowish colour. As these buds start to turn yellow, it is essential that you prune them to keep the plant healthy.
If you are growing your own marijuana, remember that you will need to fertilize it often, as well as water it regularly. If you’re growing it in containers, you might want to purchase some small, medium and large sized containers that are suited to your type of Sativa, with plenty of sunlight, and drainage holes for the roots to drain properly.