Clones or grow from seeds?

[SMOKINGBUDDAH]

So as im finishing up my current grow i was wondering what i should grow next. Im a legal patient here in the state of CA so i have access to endless strains of clones. A lot of these clones are already proven to be good with real genetic so theres really no guessing if u'll get some dank (if grown right) at the end or not. I also have some seeds that i had found over the years of purchasing my buds at the dispensaries. I have og headband and candy kush seeds right now.

My question is if its up to u guys would u go straight for the clones since its more than a guarantee u'll get good quality buds or would u start with the seeds in hope to find something amazing? I kinda want to do the seeds but i just dont want to spend a couple of months growing only to find out its some bunk stuff. I have limited space so im only running 1-4 plants max.

What i remember about the og headband is that it leans more towards the sour diesel side in smell and taste instead of the og trait, and the candy kush i remember it has a sweet candy like smell with some skunk undertone. But both of these strains when i had it didnt really blow me away or anything. It was still good weed but nothing out of this world which is another reason why im holding back on popping these seeds in.

 

[smokestack23]

Well you already know the pros and cons. The beans are probably gonna be female (or herm) since you got them from bags of presumably nice buds that werent pollinated by males ..but, you aren't guaranteed to get females. You aren't guaranteed to get weed as nice as the weed that was in the bag it came from either.

Seems like a somewhat easy one. If you want a max of 4 plants, get 2 or 3 clones and plant one or two seeds to "play with".

You guys who have access to clones like that are SO lucky!

 

[FreezerBoy]

If you don't like the smoke, you probably wont want to grow out the seeds.

That said, seeds are free of mites, PM and other problems.

 

[GREENSMOKE]

Some commercial bud is rushed and stressed...hence the seeds. I luv OG...i would put 5 or six OG in soil. Wait it out prob all females with chance of hermie...as light stress prob cause seeds. After 12/12 it'll show u soon enough. Trash any herm's and take clipings for a mother...and go with clones in ur next run.

Hope this helps.

 

[teh_piper]

I like clones because they are easier to get consistent yield/potency. If you have clones of all the same phenotype you will have a homogenous crop. To me it's easier to achieve max yields with a setup like that.

However if you don't know how the clones' mother or siblings grew out, you don't know exactly what your getting. Same as starting from seeds, but clones tend to mature faster than plants from seed

 

[Growdsix]

seeds.

 

[dansbuds]

The only time i grow seeds is if i'm looking for a new strain/mom . once i find the keeper plant i'll take cuttings after its been flowering for 2 weeks . this way i'll have a monster cropped mom to have around to give me clones as needed . but 90% of the time i flower out clones .

 

[+Vibes]

there are lots of good cheap seeds from reputable breeders and members here. i like seeds because they will always be from you! if you want lots of bomb fire right quick though i'd say walk down the street and get some clones. also big tip from fb is the plants your procure (correctly) won't come with any bugs or diseases to fuck with your next 5 crops. i'd vote to order a ten pack

 

[Epiphyte]

Rock the seeds...I just moved to Cali. I have been so worried about introducing pests and powder...seeds have been somewhat of a bitch (lots of males), however I have found some real nice phenos and it has been worth it...If those are cali connection, watch out for hermies...maybe maybe consider buying some other ones. Clones are cool but lots of og's have systemic powder..good luck