Cannabis seed collection
Regular cannabis seeds in Australia
Regular cannabis seeds are the original form: an unaltered mix of males and females, exactly as the plant produces them. They're the choice of breeders and growers who want to make their own seeds, select for traits that suit their patch, or keep a favourite strain going year after year without buying new stock. Regular seeds also tend to be more vigorous and stable, with less risk of hermaphroditism than some feminised lines. If you're growing in the ACT under the home-grow allowance, or preparing for a future where you can breed your own Australian-adapted line, this is where it starts. Expect to sex your plants around week four to six and remove or isolate the males — every listing notes the typical male-to-female ratio and the flowering time you can expect.
Cannabis seed results
AK-47 Regular
AK-47 Regular offers regular photoperiod seeds with a 65% sativa, 35% indica profile and earthy, pungent, sour and sweet flavours.
From $79.00
Bubblegum Regular
Bubblegum Regular seeds offer an indica-leaning profile with sweet, fruity, berry and earthy flavours, suited to intermediate growers.
From $79.00
Haze #1 Regular
Haze #1 regular seeds offer an 80% sativa profile with sweet, sour and spicy flavours, suited to intermediate growers.
From $79.00
Master Kush Regular
Master Kush Regular is an indica-dominant, regular photoperiod cultivar with earthy, woody flavours and a 7–8 week flowering period.
From $79.00
White Widow Regular
White Widow Regular features photoperiod, regular seeds with an indica-leaning profile and herbal, sweet and woody flavours.
From $79.00
How to choose regular seeds
Decide first whether you're growing or breeding. If you just want flower and are happy to sex plants, choose regular seeds the way you'd choose feminised — by climate fit, flowering time and structure — and plan to start twice as many seeds as the plants you want to finish. If you're breeding, look for strains described as stable or true-breeding, and note the lineage: crossing two very different parents gives variable offspring, which is fun for selection but frustrating if you want consistency. Landrace and heirloom genetics in this range are the ones to watch for growers building an Australian-adapted line, because they carry the vigour and adaptability that modern hybrids have often bred out.
Growing regular seeds in Australia
Regular plants grow exactly like feminised ones until sexing, which happens naturally as they mature — usually at four to six weeks from seed, earlier in strong sun. Check the nodes daily from week four: females show pairs of fine white hairs, males show small round balls that look like tiny bunches of grapes. Remove males the day you spot them unless you're breeding, because a single open male flower can pollinate every female in the yard and turn your harvest to seed.
| Purpose | Seeds to start | Keep | Timing note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower only, 3 female plants | 6–8 | Females only | Sex by week 6, remove males immediately |
| Breeding one cross | 10–12 | Best 1 male, best 2–3 females | Isolate the male indoors or far downwind |
| Selecting an adapted line | 20+ | Best performers each season | Keep records; select over 3+ seasons |
If you're breeding outdoors, isolate the male by distance (pollen travels hundreds of metres on a dry wind) or bring it indoors and collect pollen in a paper bag. Pollinate a single branch per female with a soft brush, tag it, and leave the rest seedless.
Our guide on breeding basics make your own seeds covers pollen collection, isolation and seed storage. If you'd rather skip sexing plants, the Feminised seeds range gives you all-female results. See also regular seeds why breeders love them.
Cannabis seed collection
Frequently asked questions
What percentage of regular seeds will be female?
Roughly half, though it varies from pack to pack. Plan for about 50% and start more seeds than the number of female plants you want to finish with.
How do I tell male from female cannabis plants?
Around week four to six from seed, look at the nodes where branches meet the stem. Females show small white hairs (pistils); males show small round pollen sacs. Remove males promptly unless you're deliberately breeding.
Why would I choose regular seeds over feminised?
For breeding, for the extra vigour and genetic stability, or for growing traditional landrace-style genetics that aren't available in feminised form. They also cost less per seed.
How far away does a male plant need to be?
Cannabis pollen carries hundreds of metres on a dry breeze, so outdoors the only safe isolation is a different property or a sealed indoor space. For controlled breeding, collect pollen indoors and apply it by hand to a single branch.
Can I make feminised seeds from regular plants?
Yes, with a technique that induces a female to produce pollen, typically using colloidal silver. It's an intermediate project — the breeding guide on our blog covers the basics — but most home breeders start with simple regular crosses first.
How long do seeds I make myself stay viable?
Dried properly and stored cool, dark and dry — a sealed jar in the fridge with a silica sachet — home-made seeds keep for three to five years with good germination rates. Skip the freezer unless the seeds are fully dry. ---