Cannabis Cultivation

Cannabis Seeds Vs Cannabis Clones

A realistic depiction of a grower's hands holding a cannabis seed and a clone cutting, contrasting the two starting materials for cannabis cultivation against a blurred grow room background.

Cannabis Seeds Vs Cannabis Clones

If you’re new to growing cannabis, you have probably asked yourself what is the best way to get started growing cannabis, Cannabis Seeds vs Cannabis Clones? Luckily for you, this debate has been going on for some time. In this article, we will help you with information on the advantages and disadvantages of both ways to get started growing cannabis. 

Growing cannabis, growers have many ways to get started other than seeds or clones, however these are the two ways that growers have easier access to. Many cannabis growers also have their preference on what they would like to start with. Some growers like seeds because they are pest free, will give them a bit of genetic variation, and will have a deep tap root for outdoor growing. 

A comparison between cannabis seeds and clones, showing seeds at various stages of germination and clones rooting in individual containers, set against transitioning backgrounds from soil to hydroponics.
A comparison between cannabis seeds and clones, showing seeds at various stages of germination and clones rooting in individual containers, set against transitioning backgrounds from soil to hydroponics.

Other growers like getting clones as they have no genetic variation from the parent plant. They can also be flowered right away with no waiting, and they are already started for the grower to give them a greater chance of success. 

With both methods of getting started growing cannabis, you will get healthy and happy THC rich cannabis plants for growing indoors and out.

Cannabis Seeds vs Cannabis Clones
Cannabis Seeds vs Cannabis Clones

What are the Advantages of Growing Cannabis From Clones?

A realistic depiction of a grower's hands holding a cannabis seed and a clone cutting, contrasting the two starting materials for cannabis cultivation against a blurred grow room background.
A realistic depiction of a grower's hands holding a cannabis seed and a clone cutting, contrasting the two starting materials for cannabis cultivation against a blurred grow room background.
A creative infographic illustrating the pros and cons of using cannabis seeds versus clones, using icons and text to detail the advantages and challenges of each method.
A creative infographic illustrating the pros and cons of using cannabis seeds versus clones, using icons and text to detail the advantages and challenges of each method.

There are many advantages from growing from clones. We will explain them below.

Stable Cannabis Genetics

An illustration depicting the process of taking a clone from a clone, showing a sequence of cannabis plants arranged in a cascading manner, each a clone of the previous one, transitioning from soil to hydroponic environments.
An illustration depicting the process of taking a clone from a clone, showing a sequence of cannabis plants arranged in a cascading manner, each a clone of the previous one, transitioning from soil to hydroponic environments.

Depending on where a grower acquires their clone from, the grower has most likely already grown the plant to full flowering and knows what they are selling as cloning stock. 

This is great for the new growth as they will be able to grow the cannabis clone to flower with the exact same results. When a grower makes clones of a plant, it is an exact genetic copy of the cannabis plant that it was taken from. There will be no difference in the genetics. That being said, they can be different in the clone itself depending on how it was grown. 

Two growers of clones can get different results depending on each of their growing techniques.

Trimmed Cannabis Clone
Cannabis Clone

Speed to Flowering Cannabis Clones

An-artistic-close-up-of-a-flowering-cannabis-clone-emphasizing-its-rapid-development-compared-to-a-seed-grown-plant.-The-image-focuses-on-the-clones
An-artistic-close-up-of-a-flowering-cannabis-clone-emphasizing-its-rapid-development-compared-to-a-seed-grown-plant.-The-image-focuses-on-the-clones

Clones are already a certain age when you get them, and most of the time they are already at a mature age when you get them. The clones were taken from a plant in the vegetative stage of growth. Then rooted, so they will be the age of the plant, plus however long it took to root the clone into a new plant.

Therefore, most of the time you can take your clone and flower it as soon as it has been planted. While the harvest of the plant will be far less, then, if the grower grows the clone in a vegetative state for a few weeks.  

Finished Cannabis Clones
Finished Cannabis Clone

Growers can take a Clone from a Clone from a Clone

A compelling image of a single cannabis plant with multiple clones branching out, arranged in a radial pattern around the mother plant, emphasizing the concept of continuous cloning in both outdoor and indoor environments.
A compelling image of a single cannabis plant with multiple clones branching out, arranged in a radial pattern around the mother plant, emphasizing the concept of continuous cloning in both outdoor and indoor environments.

So, you may understand the point from the headline, if you acquire a great clone, as a grower you can grow the clone that you received and take cutting from it before starting to flower the clone. You can do this as many times as you wish, making many clones from one clone that can also be flowered in a 12-hour dark cycle.

What are the Disadvantages of Growing Cannabis From Clones?

An informative illustration depicting some of the disadvantages of growing cannabis from clones. The image shows a row of cannabis clones, each exhibiting a different issue common in clone cultivation. One clone is wilting due to transplant shock, another shows signs of pest infestation, and a third appears stunted, representing limited genetic diversity. The background subtly transitions from a healthy green to a stressed, yellowish hue, emphasizing the challenges faced by growers using clones.
An informative illustration depicting some of the disadvantages of growing cannabis from clones. The image shows a row of cannabis clones, each exhibiting a different issue common in clone cultivation. One clone is wilting due to transplant shock, another shows signs of pest infestation, and a third appears stunted, representing limited genetic diversity. The background subtly transitions from a healthy green to a stressed, yellowish hue, emphasizing the challenges faced by growers using clones.

Just like there are a few advantages to growing from clones vs seeds, there are also some pretty important disadvantages that come along with clones as well.

Hitchhikers

A detailed illustration showcasing a cannabis clone with exaggerated bug characters, symbolizing common pests like spider mites and aphids. The clone is set against a background of healthy plants in an indoor cultivation setting, highlighting the challenge of pest management in cannabis cloning.
A detailed illustration showcasing a cannabis clone with exaggerated bug characters, symbolizing common pests like spider mites and aphids. The clone is set against a background of healthy plants in an indoor cultivation setting, highlighting the challenge of pest management in cannabis cloning.

Is there anything hitchhiking on that new clone you brought into your grow room? This is one of the biggest disadvantages with buying or acquiring clones from other growers. 

There could be any number of things on that clone, from bug pests like Spider Mites, Thrips, fungus, molds, bacteria. You just never know, using clones from other growers or dealers is always a major risk for any grower and grow room. All it takes is the one bad clone added into your grow room to infect all the other plants.

Who Can You Trust to Get Clones from?

A depiction of a trustworthy and professional cannabis clone provider in a well-maintained greenhouse. The person, dressed in a lab coat, inspects a clone among many healthy ones, emphasizing their commitment to quality and attention to detail.
A depiction of a trustworthy and professional cannabis clone provider in a well-maintained greenhouse. The person, dressed in a lab coat, inspects a clone among many healthy ones, emphasizing their commitment to quality and attention to detail.

Do you know if the fellow grower grew out the clone and tested it? If they didn’t then you are growing a crap shoot, as you have no idea what harvest you will have from the clone as no one has ever flowered it before?

The grower may not have an issue with this, and may just want to grow it for fun and see what they get. However, if the grower misrepresents the clone or mislabeled it you are going to a harvest you didn’t expect good, or bad.

Acquiring Clones Can Be Hard for Some Growers

An artistic portrayal of a diverse community of cannabis growers sharing high-quality clones in a community garden. The image illustrates a collaborative and friendly exchange process, highlighting the value of shared knowledge and trust in obtaining reliable clones.
An artistic portrayal of a diverse community of cannabis growers sharing high-quality clones in a community garden. The image illustrates a collaborative and friendly exchange process, highlighting the value of shared knowledge and trust in obtaining reliable clones.

Cannabis Clones are far less hardy than seeds. They are hard to ship and keep alive in the mailbox, post office and your mailbox for any amount of time. The longer clones sit in the dark, the less chance the grower has of bringing them back to life. 

Most of the time, you will never want clones to sit in a post office for more than 24 hours. If you have a growing friend, they may be able to make some good quality clones for your garden, if you ask them nicely.

What are the Advantages of Growing Cannabis From Seeds?

A vibrant illustration of a diverse garden of cannabis plants grown from seeds, each displaying unique characteristics. A gardener tends to the plants in a sunny, natural outdoor setting, symbolizing the genetic diversity, hands-on cultivation experience, and robust plant health associated with seed-grown cannabis.
A vibrant illustration of a diverse garden of cannabis plants grown from seeds, each displaying unique characteristics. A gardener tends to the plants in a sunny, natural outdoor setting, symbolizing the genetic diversity, hands-on cultivation experience, and robust plant health associated with seed-grown cannabis.

There are very good advantages to growing cannabis from seeds. We will review the advantages to getting your garden started with seeds.

No Pests, Bugs or Fungus, Mold

A vibrant depiction of a healthy cannabis plant grown from a seed in a pristine cultivation environment, symbolizing the purity and strong start possible with seed cultivation.
A vibrant depiction of a healthy cannabis plant grown from a seed in a pristine cultivation environment, symbolizing the purity and strong start possible with seed cultivation.

With seeds, you never have to worry about bringing bug pests into your grow room. Seeds will always be fungus free and never have mold to bring into the garden. Growers can start to grow seeds knowing that they will be starting fresh with seeds.

Cannabis Seeds from Green Avenger Seeds

Seeds are Easy to Acquire

A captivating illustration showing the ease of acquiring cannabis seeds compared to clones. The image portrays a happy customer receiving a package of cannabis seeds delivered to their doorstep. The seeds are showcased in clear, labeled packets with various strain names, indicating a wide selection available. The customer's expression is one of satisfaction and anticipation, highlighting the convenience and accessibility of seeds. The background features a friendly delivery person handing over the package with a smile, reinforcing the idea that seeds are easy to acquire and start growing.
A captivating illustration showing the ease of acquiring cannabis seeds compared to clones. The image portrays a happy customer receiving a package of cannabis seeds delivered to their doorstep. The seeds are showcased in clear, labeled packets with various strain names, indicating a wide selection available. The customer's expression is one of satisfaction and anticipation, highlighting the convenience and accessibility of seeds. The background features a friendly delivery person handing over the package with a smile, reinforcing the idea that seeds are easy to acquire and start growing.

Acquiring cannabis seeds is much easier than clones. Growers can get seeds just about anywhere, through the mail, friends, trading, cannabis shops, grow shops. Seeds are much hardier than clones for travel and shipping. Seeds can also be saved and stored, unlike clones can be.

New Untapped Genetics

A lush, vibrant cannabis garden is depicted, with half of the garden showcasing a variety of cannabis plants grown from seeds, each unique and flourishing with healthy foliage and buds, and the other half featuring identical cannabis clones, illustrating the uniformity of cloning.
A lush, vibrant cannabis garden is depicted, with half of the garden showcasing a variety of cannabis plants grown from seeds, each unique and flourishing with healthy foliage and buds, and the other half featuring identical cannabis clones, illustrating the uniformity of cloning.
A captivating image that showcases the vast selection and easy accessibility of cannabis seeds for growers, set in the inviting environment of a home.
A captivating image that showcases the vast selection and easy accessibility of cannabis seeds for growers, set in the inviting environment of a home.

Using seeds is by far the best way to find new genetics for cannabis. Every seed that is planted will be different from the last. You could find the best strain ever, using new seeds to start your cannabis grow with. If you are looking for some diversities in the plants, like taste, smell, potency, then starting from a batch of seeds will give the grower all these things. 

If you are looking for some new untapped cannabis seed genetics, you can get them here.

Seeds Grow Stronger and Better Root Systems than Clones

A close-up illustration highlights the difference in root systems between a seed-grown cannabis plant and a clone. The left side displays an extensive, healthy root network of a seed-grown plant, symbolizing natural strength, while the right side shows a less extensive root system of a clone.
A close-up illustration highlights the difference in root systems between a seed-grown cannabis plant and a clone. The left side displays an extensive, healthy root network of a seed-grown plant, symbolizing natural strength, while the right side shows a less extensive root system of a clone.

When you start cannabis from seeds, the plant will grow a very strong taproot that will go deep into the ground. This tap root will grow many main roots off of it, to take up nutrients and water for the plant. It will also create a stronger, healthier plant. Clones do not have a tap root to grow deep into the ground; this is especially important when growing cannabis outdoors

Feminized Seeds

A colorful infographic-style illustration compares cannabis seeds and clones. It features a robust cannabis plant grown from a seed on the left, with a strong root system, symbolizing strength and genetic diversity. The right side shows a clone with a less developed root system, integrating key advantages of seeds into the design.
A colorful infographic-style illustration compares cannabis seeds and clones. It features a robust cannabis plant grown from a seed on the left, with a strong root system, symbolizing strength and genetic diversity. The right side shows a clone with a less developed root system, integrating key advantages of seeds into the design.

These days, growers are able to get seeds that will be all female plants. This way, they are taking the guessing game out of growing cannabis, and not having to identify male plants before they start to flower. This makes it much easier for growers to get the crop they would like without having to do more work and spend more time looking for males.

What are the Disadvantages of Growing Cannabis From Seeds?

An illustration contrasts the initial stages of growing cannabis from seeds versus clones. It depicts a gardener's table, with cannabis seeds on one side, some germinating in small pots, and cannabis clones on the other side, already rooted and showing early leaves, set in a greenhouse surrounded by gardening tools and equipment.
An illustration contrasts the initial stages of growing cannabis from seeds versus clones. It depicts a gardener's table, with cannabis seeds on one side, some germinating in small pots, and cannabis clones on the other side, already rooted and showing early leaves, set in a greenhouse surrounded by gardening tools and equipment.

There are a few disadvantages to growing cannabis seeds vs cannabis clones. Here we list them out with information on each. 

Harder to get started for Seeds

A metaphorical illustration depicts the challenge of growing cannabis from seeds as a winding uphill path with obstacles, symbolizing the difficulties in germination and growth, contrasted with a smooth downhill path representing the ease of growing clones, emphasizing the natural challenges of the seed-growing process.
A metaphorical illustration depicts the challenge of growing cannabis from seeds as a winding uphill path with obstacles, symbolizing the difficulties in germination and growth, contrasted with a smooth downhill path representing the ease of growing clones, emphasizing the natural challenges of the seed-growing process.

When you receive a clone it is already growing, hopefully healthy and just needs to be replanted. When a grower starts cannabis seeds, they need more skills to do so, especially the first time as a cannabis grower. Depending on their skills at starting seeds, all their seeds may germinate or none of them may. 

The fresher the seeds are, the better chance they have to start growing. When you receive seeds, you also never know how old they are, and this could also be a factor when growing them. 

Variable Cannabis Genetics

A whimsical, fantasy-like garden illustrates the unpredictability of seed-grown cannabis genetics. The garden contains a variety of uniquely styled cannabis plants, some with oversized leaves, others with vibrant, multicolored buds, and some with spiral-shaped growth patterns, contrasting with a uniform row of clone-grown plants in the background.
A whimsical, fantasy-like garden illustrates the unpredictability of seed-grown cannabis genetics. The garden contains a variety of uniquely styled cannabis plants, some with oversized leaves, others with vibrant, multicolored buds, and some with spiral-shaped growth patterns, contrasting with a uniform row of clone-grown plants in the background.

Just like no two people are alike, there are no two cannabis seeds that are alike. Every seed you plant will have a different genetic code, making every single seed slightly different. This will happen even if the plant is from the same male and female plant. One plant may be a bit taller, a bit shorter, a bit denser, one may have more THC or CBD than the next plant. 

When growing from seeds, all the plants will not be 100% uniform in growth patterns. This is a little more tricky, especially if you are a beginner cannabis grower.

Takes more time to get to the Flowering Stage

An infographic-style illustration shows the timeline of cannabis growth from seeds versus clones, with two parallel timelines. The top timeline represents cannabis grown from seeds, emphasizing a longer duration before reaching the flowering stage, while the bottom timeline for clones shows a quicker progression to this stage.
An infographic-style illustration shows the timeline of cannabis growth from seeds versus clones, with two parallel timelines. The top timeline represents cannabis grown from seeds, emphasizing a longer duration before reaching the flowering stage, while the bottom timeline for clones shows a quicker progression to this stage.

Seeds need more time to mature before growers may flower the plant, however cannabis clones have already reached this stage. If the grower starts with clones, this will typically take approximately a month longer.

Are Cannabis Clones better than Cannabis Seeds?

A garden scene illustrates cannabis plants at different stages of growth. On one side, plants grown from seeds are shown at various stages, with a focus on the prolonged time to reach the flowering stage. The other side shows plants grown from clones already in the flowering stage, highlighting a faster progression.
A garden scene illustrates cannabis plants at different stages of growth. On one side, plants grown from seeds are shown at various stages, with a focus on the prolonged time to reach the flowering stage. The other side shows plants grown from clones already in the flowering stage, highlighting a faster progression.
An illustration juxtaposes cannabis clones and seeds, with one side displaying robust and uniform cannabis clones, symbolizing consistency, and the other side showing diverse cannabis plants grown from seeds, emphasizing variety and uniqueness.
An illustration juxtaposes cannabis clones and seeds, with one side displaying robust and uniform cannabis clones, symbolizing consistency, and the other side showing diverse cannabis plants grown from seeds, emphasizing variety and uniqueness.

Well, this really comes down to the growers preference and growing times.  If you are short on time and know what genetics you are getting right away, then clones are the way to go.  When looking for some new genetics, and you don’t have access to clones, these seeds are perfect for you. 

Either way, you can end up with some excellent cannabis in your garden. You can also grow your own and find the perfect plant for you, growing from seeds. If you would like to learn how to clone your cannabis like a pro, you can read this article. 

When making the cannabis clones vs cannabis seeds decision after reading this article and think about what would make the most sense in your cannabis garden and go from there. Growing great cannabis will be a learning opportunity no matter what you decide.

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