There are a number of cannabis seed shops and seed banks in South Africa however not all sell seeds with professional grading/lab reports. We will get into why this is critical below however if you buy cannabis seeds in South Africa, always ensure the seeds come in their original and sealed breeder packaging. If not, you have no idea what you are getting and what you will eventually be putting into your body.
Choosing the right seeds according to your needs
Our ultimate goal is to ensure you get the right seeds, that’s why we only sell original and legitimate seeds from reputable cannabis seed breeders along with as much information as possible regarding phenotypes. This gives you as a consumer, the information needed to make smarter decisions about your cannabis seed choice. In doing so, we hope to establish cannabis as a legitimate medicine as well as to help legitimize the industry as a whole in South Africa. We strive for quality, accuracy, and transparency.
Two things influence the structural formation of any given cannabis plant: genetics and environment. The plant’s genetic makeup, also called a genotype, acts as a blueprint for growth: it allows a spectrum of physical possibilities, but it is up to the environment to induce these characteristics. The physical expression of a genotype is referred to as a phenotype, which is simply defined as the traits that the environment pulls out from the plant’s genetic code. Everything from color, shape, smell, and resin production are affected by the environment. – Cannabis Genotypes and Phenotypes: What Makes a Strain Unique? By leafly
- Know what seeds you are buying and their effects
- Know what you’re putting into your mind & body
- Optimize plant growth conditions
- Increase your end result due to a higher quality product
- Find the best strain profiles that work for you
Marijuana contains cannabinoids which are a group of CO terpene phenolic compounds concentrated in the viscous resin of the glandular trichomes on the plant bud
| Cannabinoid | Details |
| CBL | A non-psychotomimetic cannabinoid found in the cannabis species. |
| CBC | Bears structural similarity to the other natural cannabinoids, including tetrahydrocannabinol, tetrahydrocannabivarin, cannabidiol, and cannabinol, among others. |
| CBN | A mildly-psychoactive cannabinoid that comes about from the degradation of THC. There is usually very little CBN in a fresh plant. |
| THC | The most commonly known cannabinoid, THC is the cannabinoid responsible for the main psychoactive effect patients are familiar with. |
| THCV | Found in the largest quantities in cannabis varieties indigenous to central Africam She certain phenotypes from Malawi. It is currently being researched as a treatment for metabolic disorders including diabetes, as well as serving as a potential appetite suppressant. |
| CBD | Making waves of hype in South Africa, CBD may hold the most promise for many serious conditions. CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that is believed to reduce the psychoactive effects of THC. |
We are now selling seeds!
YES, we are now selling seeds, at REALLY good prices. Our seeds are imported directly from an reputable, licensed international supplier. All seeds come in their original breeder packaging. We do not hold stock however import by-weekly, this is how we achieve our great prices – you might wait a few days extra however save 50% plus compared to our competition.
Be sure to check out our home page for the promotions – https://www.cannabist.co.za/
And the seeds – https://www.cannabist.co.za/cannabis-seeds/tag/in-stock-in-sa/
Are local seeds any good?
The short answer – yes, local seeds are just as good, if not better than international seeds at a 3rd of the price and available immediately.
The long answer – Seeds are normally brought into the country illegally and reproduced with the exact same genetics, just under a different breeder’s name. So you won’t have the bragging rights of claiming it’s from “Sensi Seeds” or “Green House Seed Company bru..”, but the look of the bud, taste and effect will be the same. Local breeders also cross breed international with international or international with local strains (Same selective breeding process as international award winning breeders) to produce unique strains with unique characteristics that they can claim as their own.
Personally we advise to support local breeders as South African cannabis seeds are just as good as international seeds – Not only will you be helping to create local jobs, you will be getting excellent genetics.
Arjan Franco, owner of Green House Seeds Co in Swaziland – picks up that its their international strains being bred and grown.
| I want to Alleviate | cannabinoids and terpene profile to look for |
| Pain | THC, CBD, CBN, alpha-pinene, linalool, myrcene, beta-caryophyllene, limonene |
| Asthma | THC, alpha-pinene, limonene |
| Epilepsy | THC, CBD, CBN, linalool |
| Migraines | THC, CBD, CBN, alpha-pinene, linalool, myrcene, beta-caryophyllene, limonene |
| Anxiety | CBD, alpha-pinene, !Inaba beta-caryophyllene, limonene |
| Stress | THC, CBD, alpha-pinene, linalool, myrcene, limonene |
| Depression | THC, CBD, Ynabol, beta-caryophyllene, limonene |
| Inflammation | THC, CBD, CBN, alpha-pinene, Maio°, myrcene, beta-caryophyllene, limonene |
| Insomnia | CBD, linalool, myrcene |
| I Want to Feel | Cannabinoids and Terpenes to Look For |
| Happy | INC, CBD, CBN, linalool, myrcene, beta-caryophyllene, limonene |
| Energetic | Alpha-pinene, limonene |
| Focused | Alpha-pinene |
| Relaxed | THC, CBD, CBN, linalool, myrcene. beta-caryophyllene |
| Social | THC, CBD, linalool, beta-caryophyllene, limonene |
| Intelligent | Alpha-pinene |
