Cannabis Seed Storage Considerations
Something to keep in mind about cannabis seeds, is that they are inherently hearty! They have evolved to withstand lots of different kinds of environments.
Moisture and Darkness
One thing cannabis seeds are not designed to withstand is moisture! In this article, we are going to be very redundant on a couple of things. Those things are moisture and darkness. Temperature is important, but its importance lies more along the lines of maintaining a steady temperature versus a certain temperature. The best way to store cannabis seeds is in a very dry and dark place that has a steady temperature.
Ideal Storage Methods
There are many of different methods for achieving this. Let’s go over a few of them.
Light Proof Container
Your first step is to get a light proof container. This is easy! Basically, the only thing that the container needs to be is light proof. A quick Google search for “cannabis seed storage containers” will provide plenty of options. They can range from jars, to bags, and even to a locking safe. Keep in mind that your container should be able to fit either one specific strain, or you can get a container that allows for multiple strains. When you place the seeds in a lightproof container, place some cotton swabs or cotton balls in the container, this provides a barrier layer for protection against moisture.
Relative Humidity
The next step is making sure that the moisture, or relative humidity (RH), is in the proper range. Too little humidity can cause pest issues, but too high humidity can cause your beans to rot. Here is a RH chart to explain the different relative humidity levels and how they affect cannabis seeds and cannabis seed storage.
Below 8% RH:
At these levels, any pests or insects around the seeds become active, may start reproducing, and thus damaging the seeds.
8–10% RH:
The risk of pests still exists, but it’s the optimal relative humidity (RH) for long-term storing of cannabis seeds.
12–14% RH:
Fungi flourish in these conditions, which harms the seeds and affects their ability to germinate later.
18–20% RH:
The seeds may sweat in this condition, and the moisture (and any heat) can cause them to rot.
20–30% RH:
These levels are ideal for storing cannabis seeds for short-term use.
40–60% RH:
When you increase the RH to 40–60%, seeds may start germinating. These are the optimal levels for cultivating most strains of cannabis.
70–100%
These levels are too high for storing cannabis seeds.
Within 12 hours, they’ll start drowning, wilting, and dying.
Controlling RH Levels
There are a couple of different ways to control your RH levels. You can use desiccant packets – also known as silica gel packets. These are the little bag things that come in new shoes, beef jerky, etc. You know you found one when you go to pull up a piece of jerky but instead get a packet that says DO NOT EAT. A quick google search for “seed storage desiccant packs” will provide you with plenty of options to buy them. PLEASE REMEMBER: store the packets in a sealed container with a desiccant pack that will absorb moisture, but please DO NOT PLACE THE DESICCANT PACKET DIRECTLY IN THE SEED PACKETS. For some, this is overkill. To many people, storing seeds usually isn’t a long-term process, but instead just a few months or weeks.
Freezer or Refrigerator
If storing your seeds for the short term, the easiest and most foolproof method is going to be to store them in a refrigerator or freezer. We recommend storing in a fridge instead of a freezer. Temperatures that are too low, like in the freezer, can cause the seed to thaw as it warms up to room temperature. This may lead to issues with germination. Moisture is the enemy here!
In Conclusion
For 95% of people, setting the seeds in a lightproof container in a dark drawer is plenty enough care for them to last until they are ready to be used. Sometimes, we in the “industry” can over-complicate things. Storing your seeds is one of those things that doesn’t need to be overthought. If your cannabis seeds are in a dark, dry, and stable place. They will be good for a long, long time. With that being said, storing cannabis seeds is easy. If you maintain those three things: DRY, DARK, and STABLE, your cannabis seed storage should be a breeze!
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What is CBG?
CBG is shorthand for cannabigerol. This compound is one of many that are known as cannabinoids. In general, most commercially available cannabis strains are high in THC (the psycho-active compound in cannabis) but low in all other cannabinoids, including CBG. However, some breeders have created high CBG strains, such as Royal CBG Automatic, which possesses an average of 6-8% CBG.
How Is CBG Produced?
During the flowering stage, cannabis plants produce small structures on the exterior of flowers, called trichomes. These structures play many different roles for the plant, such as pest prevention and management, moisture retention, and UV ray protection. The ability to accomplish these tasks can be attributed to the physical structure of the trichome, but is more often attributed to the cannabinoids that they produce.
At the beginning stages of cannabinoid production, the cannabinoid CBGA (cannabigerolic acid) acts as the precursor for THCA, CBDA, and CBCA, among many other cannabinoids. CBGA starts as the most abundant cannabinoid, then eventually becomes minor as it gets converted. To obtain high amounts of CBG in the final product, the grower can go down two routes; either harvest very early in the flowering stage, which will stop the CBGA conversion from happening, but will result in poor yields, or grow seeds such as seedsman CBG #1, or CBG force, which have been genetically selected to avoid the conversion of CBGA.
How Does CBG Affect The Body?
CBG is a non-psychoactive substance. This means that when used (smoked, ingested, or applied topically), it will not get you ‘high’. In most cases, the effects that come from cannabinoids are due to how they react with the endocannabinoid system. The most commonly reported use for CBG is for depression and anxiety management. As CBG reacts with the body, it has the ability to help regulate mood and stress. Another widely reported use for CBG is management/ reduction of chronic pain.
CBG Over CBD
Currently, CBG is considered to be a better option for anti-inflammatory purposes compared to CBD or THC. Those affected by glaucoma have reported a reduction in intraocular eye pressure. CBG is also a great option for fighting insomnia. Taken before bed, CBG can have a powerful relaxing effect that can help put you to sleep and keep you asleep until the morning.
Recommended Strains
Growing your own CBG can be a rewarding and cost effective way to get your daily dose. Whether you grow for medicinal purposes or for recreational use, Multiverse Beans has a few strain recommendations for you:
- CBG Force Photo – Known for large yields and a stealthy terpene profile, this strain is an all around well balanced CBD strain.
- CBG#1 – With a profile of 16.9% CBG and flavors of tangy berries and a hint of citrus, this strain is a great choice for anyone needing something that can really knock out symptoms of pain while having a great and unique taste.
- Royal CBG Automatic – This strain contains about 6-8% CBG, but has only 0.08% THC. If you’ve tried cannabis for pain relief in the past, but the high THC content caused unwanted effects, then this is the strain for you. All of the benefits with none of the drawbacks that are caused by THC.
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Recent Legislation
The DEA recently carried out a review of federal statute and implementing regulations in response to an inquiry from attorney Shane Pennington regarding the legality of cannabis seeds, tissue culture and “other genetic material” containing no more than 0.3 percent THC.
The agency affirmed that while it used to be the case that marijuana seeds were controlled—full stop—that’s no longer the case because of the federal legalization of hemp, as Pennington discussed in an edition of his On Drugs newsletter on Substack on Monday.
Following the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp has been excluded from the Controlled Substances Act’s (CSA) definition of marijuana, making it so all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L. are uncontrolled as long as they don’t exceed 0.3 percent THC.
“Accordingly, marihuana seed that has a delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis meets the definition of ‘hemp’ and thus is not controlled under the CSA,” Terrence L. Boos, chief of DEA”s Drug & Chemical Evaluation Section wrote in the letter, dated January 6. “Conversely, marihuana seed having a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis is controlled in schedule I under the CSA as marihuana.”
Because both hemp and marijuana seeds generally contain nominal THC levels that wouldn’t exceed the legal threshold, DEA is essentially conceding that people can have cannabis seeds no matter how much THC the resulting plant might produce, as long as the seeds themselves contain less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC. Of course, it continues to be federally illegal to use any cannabis seeds with the intent of growing still-prohibited marijuana.
“In my view, the letter is significant because we continue to see confusion over the source rule—the argument that the legal status of a cannabis product hinges on whether it is ‘sourced’ from marijuana or hemp—influencing legislative proposals even at the federal level,” Pennington told Marijuana Moment.
“Now that we know that the legality of the ultimate ‘source’ of both hemp and marijuana plants (their seeds) hinges on delta-9 THC concentration alone, reliance on the source rule is much harder to defend,” Pennington said. “I’m hopeful this will clear up a lot of confusion in this area of law.”
Beyond Cannabis Seeds
The new DEA letter also clarifies that “other material that is derived or extracted from the cannabis plant such as tissue culture and any other genetic material that has a delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis meets the definition of “hemp” and thus is not controlled under the CSA.”
Pennington and Zorn are no strangers to DEA. The attorneys have an extensive history of litigating against the agency on cannabis and broader drug policy issues, helping to break the federal monopoly on marijuana cultivation for research purposes, for example.
Zorn is also involved in a separate challenge to DEA’s proposal to ban five psychedelic compounds. Researchers and advocates scored a procedural victory in that case in February after the agency’s own administrative court agreed to hold hearings on the matter before the prohibition can be enacted.
Meanwhile, DEA officials last year clarified to state regulators that an increasingly popular, psychoactive cannabinoid known as delta-8 THC is not a controlled substance under existing statute.
The agency officials said that only products containing more than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC—the most commonly known intoxicating cannabinoid—is controlled, but the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized hemp does not explicitly ban THC isomers.
Psilocybin
Separately, a bipartisan group of members of Congress sent a letter to DEA in January, urging the agency to let terminally ill patients have access to psilocybin. Lawmakers said DEA is “obstructing access to psilocybin for therapeutic use consistent with the letter and intent Right to Try (RTT) laws.”
Congress and 41 states have adopted right-to-try laws, which allow patients with terminal conditions to try investigational medications that have not been approved for general use. Lawmakers said that DEA “has failed to abide” by the law.
DEA has increased production quotas for the production of certain psychedelics like psilocybin in an effort to promote research, but its scheduling decisions have continued to represent obstacles for scientists—a point that’s been repeatedly echoed by the head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse.