11/17/2025
Before you decide to use seeds or clones, let's explore each method to determine which is best for you.
The Case for Clones
It can be a challenge to grow a plant from clone versus seed, but with its shorter cycles and ideal conditions for limited space, clones are worth the effort.
Cannabis is an annual plant, so it is worth knowing the age of your clones so you understand the likely yield. A clone from a mature plant that is aging can result in a lesser yield, so do your research.
Pros of Cloning:
- Ideal for the indoor grower (shortens grow cycles)
- You know what strain you're getting
- You know what yield you're getting
- Guaranteed feminized
- Can quickly be grown into a mother and re-cloned
- Can grow in limited space
Cons of Growing from Clones
- More difficult to grow
- Possible genetic drift
- No phenotype variation
- Not easy to be transported over long distances (need to be watered)
- Susceptible to disease from the mother plant
- Can be sensitive to new lighting conditions and new nutrients
The Case for H**p Seeds
Perhaps the greatest argument for seeds is that their plants are capable of growing their own tap root, whereas clones cannot (they produce a fibrous root system).
With seeds, the roots grow first and then the leaves. This root volume will determine the yield of the plant.
Because clones cannot grow these tap roots, they'll likely never be as strong as plants grown from seeds and yield less flower.
Pros of Seeding
- Much less susceptible to mildew, bugs, mites
- Better for growing outdoors
- Can cross strain
- Can be saved (don't need to grow right away)
- Higher yields versus clones
- Easy to transport over long distances
Cons of Seeding
- Extra 4-6 weeks grow time vs clones
- Not all seeds will germinate
- Risk of non-feminized seeds (from low-quality suppliers)
- Costs can add up quickly
- Can't predict plant size or yield
Contact us directly for help choosing the option that's best for you!