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Michigan Friendly Cannabis Strains

Written by Jordyn Woods on . Posted in Community, Growing Cannabis, Seeds 101.

Michigan Friendly Cannabis Strains

Growing outdoors in the northern parts of the United States usually comes with its challenges. As our cold weather creeps in slowly, so does the chance of mold and damage to your harvest!

HYBRID STRAINS FOR OUTDOORS IN MICHIGAN-LIKE CLIMATE:

Gorilla Glue #4 FEM/FEM/FEM/FEM/FEM/AUTO – This powerhouse hybrid is most well known in the market today for its history, potential, and extremely sticky buds.

Black Kush FEM – She will prefer to grow more narrowly shaped compared to being wide spread providing you with a gorgeous main kola.

The Spice! FEM – Compared to the Biscotti, The Spice! ripens slightly quicker by a week or two, yields one and
a half times more, and is far more resistant to mold and fungal pathogens.

Blue Widow FEM – This plant is smooth and fruity with an ideal Michigan harvest time.

Apple Fritter FEM – A great yielder with tons of vigor and a flowering time as short as 8 weeks.

INDICA DOMINANT STRAINS FOR OUTDOORS IN MICHIGAN-LIKE CLIMATE:

michigan friendly cannabis strains
GPD – Koby’s Organics

Peyote Critical FEM – The plant is resistant to pests, and mold and is fantastically easy to grow.

Blueberry Muffin FEM – Blueberry Muffin is a company favorite. This seed produces plants that grow uniformly and produce frosty colas highlighted with purple flakes.

Grand Daddy Purple FEM/FEM/REGS– A crowd favorite that never disappoints!

Yumboldt 47 FEM – Although Indica, she grows vigorously like a Sativa but with a much shorter flowering cycle.

Skunk 47 FEM – A bushy, vigorously growing indica that produces great yields; highly valued commercially for her compact buds and very intense Skunky taste and aroma.

Lord Kush FEM/EARLY – A quick, large yielding plant that is observed to be resistant to pests such as spider mites or thrips.

Marmalate FEM/REG – Easy to grow and suited for any growing medium or system, this strain produces large blue ribbed buds with a very intense and penetrating aroma.

Devil’s Lettuce S1 FEM – This is an Indica dominant hybrid that is very easy to cultivate.

Sugar Black Rose FEM/EARLY/REG/AUTO – A wide, round plant rather than a tall plant. A discreet plant with amazing flavor and yields.

SATIVA DOMINANT STRAINS FOR OUTDOORS IN MICHIGAN-LIKE CLIMATE:

South African Kwazulu FEM/REG – One of the most resistant strains to pests and mildew.

Strawberry Cough FEM/AUTO – The Strawberry Cough is a considerably popular strain very much renowned for its potential.

Moby Dick FEM/FEM – “Breath-taking production, strong, robust, and perfectly balanced genetics create a highly mold-resistant Sativa dominant power plant.”-Barney’s Farm

Michigan friendly cannabis strains
Pineapple Express – Barney’s Farm

Pineapple Express FEM/AUTO – Pineapple Express seeds are naturally highly resistant to molds and diseases and do not require any special skills to grow!

Durban Poison FEM/FEM – Durban Poison is a pure landrace Sativa dominant variety from South Africa.

Blue Dream FEM/FEM/FEM– Blue Dream is a relatively easy strain to grow and is a favorite among experts and beginners alike. This marijuana strain does well both indoors and outdoors and is known to yield quite handsomely.

Gazzurple FEM – The plant grows like a sativa but the flowers have an indica structure, it’s also surprisingly mold resistant. Gazzurple requires moderate trellising but you will save time in the end with an easy to trim flower structure, yield tends to be above average, but not massive.

Hella Jelly FEM – Hella Jelly is a great performer in all growing environments, but is particularly ideal for a quick turn or climates with earlier fall weather.

Popular Filters Used on the Seed Cellar Website

Using filters like the ones listed below can help narrow down your search. With there being so many strains out there, we want to help you find the perfect pack. Each strain provided previously in the post has at least one of the following essential qualities for growth in the Midwestern region. Michigan friendly cannabis strains are easy to find if you know what to search for!

Essential Tags For Growth:

Personal Preference Tags:

This blog post will continue to be updated as new strains arrive at the Seed Cellar.

Jackson City Council Meeting January 14th

Written by Jordyn Woods on . Posted in Seeds 101.

Jackson City Council Meeting January 14th

Hello Friends of the Seed Cellar!

We are very excited to begin speaking at Jackson’s City Council meetings! We appreciate everyone who planned on joining us during the January 14th meeting to speak for the first time of the 2025 year, however, we are going to have to postpone speaking at tomorrow’s meeting. This decision was not made lightly as we are determined to help bring decriminalization to Jackson County.

This morning a severe winter weather advisory was issued beginning 7pm tonight through 7pm tomorrow. Above all, we do not want anyone to risk driving in these forecasted conditions.  In addition, we’ve been informed that tomorrow’s meeting agenda is LONG, and may be started with a 15 minute closed door session by the council. This would likely result in a very late evening for our advocates and the council members.

We appreciate your support and interest in helping Decrim Jackson! At this time, keep an eye out for more info being sent out about the next City Council meeting. And please, share this message with anyone you know who may have planned on coming. 

Thank you again!
The Seed Cellar Team.

 

Stay updated on our Decrim Jackson journey at our Community Meetings every month. Also, all meetings are free to the public as we open the discussion in a safe and positive environment! At this time, our posted community meetings can be found on our homepage with our Events at the Seed Cellar.

Common Cannabis Questions

Written by Jordyn Woods on . Posted in Community, Events, Growing Cannabis, Mycology 101, Seeds 101, State Cannabis Laws.

Welcome to Common Cannabis Questions

Common Cannabis Questions is a blog post for all those questions that we commonly see throughout the community. Accordingly, questions will range from light cycle recommendations, to state to state cannabis legalities and more!

What Are The Legalities of Cannabis Seeds?

Cannabis seeds are federally legal as they contain no medicinal properties in their seed form. At this time, we consider them “collectable novelties” at our store and sell them under that notion. And being that seeds are legal, everyone in any state can legally and safely order seeds from us and have them shipped or picked up at our store. We also offer the option for our customers to shop in-store on our tablets or with a real person!

 

 

Common Shop Questions:

Can People Come Inside To Shop?

Yes! We have a small lobby that is stocked full of different inventory and tablets to shop beans on. At the present time, seeds are kept in an employee only area to ensure storage safety.

What Forms Of Payment Can Be Used?

We accept multiple forms of payment based on how the order is placed. For in-store orders, we accept cash or credit/debit card. Our card machine charges an additional 3.99 % fee per transaction. Online orders can be paid for with credit/debit card or mailed in payment such as; Money Order, Cash, or Personal Check.

Can Orders Be Placed Ahead Of A Visit?

We allow orders to be placed and held for up to two weeks for pick up in our shop. Pick up orders can be placed online and prepaid as well.

Common Inventory Questions:

What Can Be Found At The Seed Cellar?

In-store we offer a wide variety of products from seeds to official Seed Cellar apparel. Some products are unable to be listed on our website due to size and shipping interferences, if you’re interested in purchasing in-store only product, please email or call us during business hours to receive a list of inventory available.

Categories of Inventory Found In-Store:
  • Cannabis Seed
    • Feminized Autoflowering
    • Feminized Photoperiod
    • Regular Photoperiod
    • Regular Autoflowering
  • Grow Equipment
  • Harvest Equipment
  • Mycology Supplies
  • Apparel
  • Handcrafted Items
  • Books

What Is the Difference Between Auto/Fem/Reg Seeds?

Feminized seeds are our most popular product as this takes the guess work out of your seed. These seeds are perfect for those with a small area or indoor room. Both Photoperiod and Autoflowering can be feminized.

Regular seeds require needing sexed when grown. Generally, many growers want to stay away from male plants are they are used to pollinate female plants and create genetics. Altogether, they don’t have many uses for the average gardener. Pulling these plants is recommended if you have no desire to breed genetics for future use.

Autoflowering seeds create a plant that does not require a light cycle change during their life. These plants automatically flower around 3-4 weeks and are traditionally smaller in size. Surprisingly, autoflowering seeds can be feminized or regular.

Photoperiod seeds are the beginning of a traditional cannabis plant that everyone knows and loves. These plants will require a light cycle change throughout their life; mirroring the solstice in the late summer months. Many growers prefer these plants for their size and ability to be grown outdoors.

We’ve touched on the differences on Auto/Fem/Reg Seeds before on a separate blog post that you can check out here.

What Can Be Found Online?

We offer cannabis seeds and apparel on our website! You can find thousands of varieties of cannabis seeds from many different breeders listed. Filters are offered to the left-hand side of the screen to better narrow down any search, as the lists can be overwhelming!

Common Filters Used:
  • High Potential
  • Indica
  • Sativa
  • Large Yield
  • Purple
  • Frosty
  • 7-8 Weeks
  • 8-9 Weeks
  • Feminized Photoperiod
  • Feminized Autoflowering

Overall, we recommend relaxing and scrolling the website during any free time to browse our inventory. But if you’re needing seed now, we understand and highly recommend the use of the filter tags! At this time, all products found on the website, should currently be in stock.

Does The Seed Cellar Sell Clones?

No, we are unable to properly keep and maintain clones at this time.

When Will Seedlings Be Available?

While we don’t stock clones, every spring and summer we supply the community an opportunity to obtain baby cannabis plants known as seedlings. We begin this process in early February to have small plants available by the end of March. Prices fluctuate accordingly every year they’re offered. Strains offered will be selected from the Life Is An Adventure collection with limited breeder strains available throughout the season.

What Kind Of Mycology Supplies Do You Have?

Yes! We offer a variety of different mycology supplies and offer a monthly class providing assistance to individuals. Majority of the supplies we offer is larger and we are unable to ship these products at this time. Liquid cultivation supplies can be shipped to all states except: Georgia, Idaho, and California.

Some Products Include:
  • Grain
    • 1lbs
    • 2.5lbs
  • Substrate
    • CVG Mix (Coco Coir, Vermiculite, and Gypsum)
    • Master’s Mix
    • Coco Coir
  • Kits
  • Optional Accessories

Class fees range for this course and we recommend signing up in advance. Current course dates are posted on the Seed Cellar Eventbrite homepage and the Seed Cellar website homepage.

Common Shipping Questions:

How Does The Seed Cellar Ship Products?

We ship our products through the United States Postal Service (USPS) in a discrete bubble mailer. Our labels will use the anagram “TSC” to indicate The Seed Cellar is shipping to your home or establishment. Overall this method ensures a safe journey for your package, and adds an additional layer of protection.

How Long Will My Package Take To Ship?

We typically estimate a 3-5 business day journey for orders placed with us. The closer you’re ordering from, usually the shorter the shipping time for your package. Occasionally, holidays will effect these time estimates as the USPS begins intercepting and delivering an influx of packages.

Will I Receive A Tracking Number?

Yes! Everyone that provides an email address to us will receive a tracking number from the USPS online service in one of two ways:

  1. If you place your order online through our website, you will receive a tracking number from us through your email linked to your account.
  2. If you place your order over the phone, you will receive a tracking number from Roger Maufort through Stamps.com – these labels are manually created through the USPS label generating website.

Common Grow Questions:

What Pest Is Invading My Plant?

Cannabis plants have a wide variety of pests that can affect your plants every year. With so many pests out there, we recommend closely looking at the damage to your plants and looking at our Cannabis Plant Pests and What to Know blog post. Although we don’t have every plant pest listed, we listed the most commonly present in a majority of the countries areas.

If you feel none of these pests are invading your garden, we recommend reaching out to the cannabis growing community through Facebook Groups, Reddit Forums, Discord Forums, etc.! Nothing is more rewarding than when the community comes together to help one another out.

What Light Cycle Does My Plant Require?

When growing outdoors, you won’t have to worry about changing your light cycle as mother nature does it for us! But when growing indoors, your plant may or may not require a light cycle change to properly flower.

  • Autoflowering plants will not require a light cycle change, as they prefer a 18/6 cycle their whole life. It’s not recommended to leave 24 hours of light for these plants, as all living organisms require rest to grow properly.
  • Photoperiod plants will require a light cycle change from 18/6 during the vegetation period to 12/12 during the flowering period. Outside this happens naturally at the end of the summer months. Indoors plants can stay in the vegetative state until they complete the standards to be flipped into flower.

What Is Good To Grow Outdoors?

This question always depends on where you live, as the northern states frost in the fall. Regardless, a good solid choice is a 7-9week flowering period.

All Time Popular Strains:

If you need something else, we offer a variety of flowering times for different needs and different speeds. Check out our website filter tags or give us a call during business hours!

Can Autoflowers Be Grown Outside?

Yes! While it’s controversial amongst some, they can definitely be grown outdoors. Depending the care they receive and the amount of sunlight available, an autoflowering plant can flourish outdoors. We recommend a large, breathable pot to house your plant or place them into the ground if pots are unavailable. If they are given enough space, they can grow accordingly to their estimated yield size.

Can Autoflowering Plants Be Cloned?

No, autoflowering plants may not be cloned due to the genetics. At this time only photoperiod plants can be cloned.

 

If you have more questions…

Please reach out in one of the following ways:

  • Email info@seedcellar.com
  • Call (517) 879-2801
  • Send a submission request through our website www.seedcellar.com

Cannabis Plant Pests and What to Know

Written by Jordyn Woods on . Posted in Growing Cannabis, Seeds 101.

Cannabis Plant Pests and What to Know

Cannabis is an adaptable plant that can thrive in various climates around the world and is popular amongst many species, other than humans. Though, adaptable does not mean impenetrable from outside forces such as pests, diseases, and natural weather phenomenon’s. Common cannabis plant pests and disease can pose a significant threat to the plants themselves and their life cycle during growth. Pests such as aphids, fungus gnats, and many more will be covered below along with information on how to combat their arrival.

cannabis pest: fungus gnat
fungus gnats

Common Cannabis Garden Pests

Aphids, thrips, fungus gnats, oh my! Cannabis plant pests like these can inflict damage to indoor and outdoor gardens and can cause poor results in cannabis plants.

We decided based on the yearly inquires, we’d write out the Cannabis Plant Pests and What to Know Assistance Guide(s). Perfect for anyone looking for plant help! Each title is linked to additional information on each individual pest listed below. This is to help ensure you’re able to find as many helpful tips and tricks possible to celebrate another successful year of growing.

 

Aphids

Aphids are incredibly small, soft-bodied pests that are known to take over a wide variety of garden plants, including cannabis. A variety of colors can be found on these guys as the seasons keep moving. Winged or wingless aphids can be found on Cannabis leaves and stems; feeding off the fluids of plants with their “piercing-sucking” like mouth.

During the feeding process, none to very little injury occurs to the leaves. While many other pests show obvious signs of intrusion, with white flecking or surface scarring, on the damaged area of the plant. Along with loss of fluids, a significant number of aphids can result in wilting, slowed growth, and even leaf discoloration. The quickest way to diagnose aphids in your garden is watching for a sticky fluid, known as honeydew.

Honeydew is excreted continuously as the cannabis aphid feeds. Tiny droplets of honeydew form and disperse along the surface of the leaf. This fluid leaves behind small, but noticeable, shiny spots.

During their life cycles, aphids continue to grow and periodically shed as they produce a new, larger, exoskeleton.

Hemp Russet Mites

Hemp Russet Mites are tiny pests that are apart of the eriophyidae mite family. Eriophyids are known to be pale bodied (yellow and pinks are common), cylindrical with a sharply tapered off rear, and exceptionally tiny. Unlike many mites, Hemp Russet Mites only have two pairs of legs near their heads, rather

cannabis pest: hemp russet mites
hemp russet mites

than four.

During low mite populations, damage will be difficult to notice. With larger populations, the affected area will be exceptionally more noticeable. Hemp Russet Mites will fed on the surface of the leaves by piercing and extracting cell contents. Symptoms of these heavier populations include:

  • Bronzing (Russetting) – This can occur in stems as well if fed on
  • Reduced Leaf Size
  • Brittle Foliage
  • Upward Leaf-Edge Curling

These pests do not produce webbing, unlike many other mite variations. Large infestations will also have an abundance of cast skins (exuviae). Since these pests are so small, exuviae can appear dark and powder-like on leaves and stems. This can be helpful when narrowing down the culprit. If not treated quickly enough, they can significantly reduce the plants yields and quality.

In smaller quantities Russet Hemp Mites prefer the underside of the cannabis/hemp leaves. But, as they expand their colonies, they move to other areas of the plant such as upper sides of leaves, stems, and buds.

Fungus Gnats

These pests are very small and resemble a fruit fly in size, and their larvae are even smaller. Fungus Gnats can be either grey or black and have long legs and antennas that give them a smaller mosquito-like appearance. Their larvae have small, black heads with a thin white or translucent bodies.

Fungus Gnats spend most of their time on the surface of  potted soil and flying through the outer edges of the pot or near drainage holes. These pests are not strong fliers and usually only fly short periods of times, opting to walk around when able. Their flight pattern reflects one of a mosquito, rather than a fruit fly, despite the size.

Cannabis roots are not the first choice food for the larvae of these pests. Fungus Gnat larvae will choose the fungi and decaying matter within the soil first. Adult gnats are harmless to plants in the sense of damage, as damage only occurs when the fungus and decayed materials in the soil are depleted. When the roots of a cannabis plant are compromised during development, it can affect a plants ability to uptake the necessary water and nutrients. This causes wilting and even stunted growth to the affected plant.

Indirect damage caused by feeding larvae can also introduce infections and diseases to the plant through wounds. The damage caused can vary due to:

  • Plant Age
  • Plant Size
  • The Number of Larvae Present During Feeding

Spider Mites

Spider mites, like many mite varieties, favor stressed plants and hot, dry conditions. As more climates around the country shift warmer as the years pass, more areas are experiencing these pests when previously, they haven’t been a problem.

cannabis pest: spider mite
spider mite infestation

It’s typical to notice damage to plants before seeing these pests on them. Spider Mites feed on the contents of the epidermal cells of the plant. The feeding process removes chlorophyll and causes small white spots to appear on the surface of the leaf. Once real damage has been made, the leaf will not recover nor regain its green color.

Spider Mites received their name based on the webbing they form when infesting garden plants. This is an easy way to help specifically identify these mites. Visually, these mites can appear tan, green, or red and typically have two spots on their backs. These marks on their backs are another easy way to identify these mites from other variants. Spotting adult females are easier than males as they are larger and rounder.

If you think you’ve eradicated your problem, keep a close eye anyways. These mites are known to come back full throttle.

 

 

Thrips

Thrips are tiny, (typically) winged, fast-moving insects that are about only 1-2 millimeters long; their bodies narrow in shape and their wings fringed. These tiny pests can be dark colored, yellow, transparent, or even a golden color. These pests won’t completely destroy cannabis plants, like Russet Mites or Powdery Mildew, but they will reduce the quality and quantity produced from your plant. Luckily they can be pretty easy to identify as the lack other characteristics pests may have.

A solid sign thrips may be invading your garden are white/yellowish bite marks and black dots known as excrements. Bite marks can cause the leaves to look smooth and shiny or even “slimy” looking. These bite marks will not be uniform and typically near the edges of the leaves. Thrips also do not leave behind honeydew, unlike many other biting insects.

Easily enough, a quick shake to your plant can also uncover these pests as they hop from branch to branch. They can be primarily located at the top of the plant under leaves and stems. Spring is the beginning of the thrip season and it is best to stay vigilant and always observe your plants as the season progresses.

Conclusion

As our climate continues to shift, new challenges arise every year. While cannabis is adaptable, so are the pests that invade it. It is always best practice to regularly observe and check on your plants during their life cycle. This ensures that any possible pests or problems can be identified quickly and efficiently to help avoid loss and reduction in quality and yield. Jewelers loupes, magnifying glasses, and even cell phone cameras (zoomed in) are great tools to closely inspect leaves for tiny pests such as mites.

Thrips: Cannabis Garden Pests

Written by Jordyn Woods on . Posted in Growing Cannabis, Seeds 101.

Thrips: Cannabis Garden Pests

Thrips are tiny, (typically) winged, fast-moving insects that are about only 1-2 millimeters long; their bodies narrow in shape and their wings fringed. These tiny pests can be dark colored, yellow, transparent, or even a golden color. While they appear in various species, the most common ones found on cannabis plants are the Western Flower Thrips or Onion Thrips.

These pests won’t completely destroy cannabis plants, like Russet Mites or Powdery Mildew, but they will reduce the quality and quantity produced from your plant. Luckily they can be pretty easy to identify as the lack other characteristics pests may have.

Signs of Thrips

A solid sign thrips may be invading your garden are white/yellowish bite marks and black dots known as excrements. Bite marks can cause the leaves to look smooth and shiny or even “slimy” looking. These bite marks will not be uniform and typically near the edges of the leaves. Thrips also do not leave behind honeydew, unlike many other biting insects.

Easily enough, a quick shake to your plant can also uncover these pests as they hop from branch to branch. They can be primarily located at the top of the plant under leaves and stems. Spring is the beginning of the thrip season and it is best to stay vigilant and always observe your plants as the season progresses.

Prevention Tips and Tricks

  • Avoid an excess presents of nitrogen, as this attracts common pests like Thrips.
  • Strategically place adhesive traps in your garden. This is an effective method at preventing adult thrips from moving into your garden. We recommend placing the traps somewhere another animal won’t get stuck on the adhesive.
  • Examine your plants whenever possible to ensure no pests are present.
  • If indoor growing, we recommend changing clothes before entering your plant space to avoid pest travel.
  • Natural, noninvasive, Thrip predators for your area are a great option for those knowledgeable in garden care.
  • Shop with our “pest resistance” tag online or instore for an additional layer of defense.
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:
reddit.com (they have amazing threads for cultivating cannabis)
https://www.growweedeasy.com/cannabis-plant-problems/thrips

Spider Mites: Cannabis Garden Pests

Written by Jordyn Woods on . Posted in Growing Cannabis, Seeds 101.

Spider Mites: Cannabis Garden Pests

Spider Mites are small, annoying pests that find their way to new areas every year. These mites have been a growing problem for cannabis growers for decades, with their range and resilience increasing every year. These problematic pests can appear and rapidly being reproducing thousands of mites, even as many as a million, in a single month. Unresolved conditions associated with these pests can quickly lead to devastating results in the garden.

Spider mites, like many mite varieties, favor stressed plants and hot, dry conditions. As more climates around the country shift warmer as the years pass, more areas are experiencing these pests when previously, they haven’t been a problem.

Spider Mite Infestation

Signs of Spider Mites

It’s typical to notice damage to plants before seeing these pests on them. Spider Mites feed on the contents of the epidermal cells of the plant. The feeding process removes chlorophyll and causes small white spots to appear on the surface of the leaf. Once real damage has been made, the leaf will not recover nor regain its green color.

Spider Mites received their name based on the webbing they form when infesting garden plants. This is an easy way to help specifically identify these mites. Visually, these mites can appear tan, green, or red and typically have two spots on their backs. These marks on their backs are another easy way to identify these mites from other variants. Spotting adult females are easier than males as they are larger and rounder.

Eggs are often laid in groups underneath leaves or within their webbing. These eggs are often round and straightforward, usually only 0.1mm in diameter. This variant of mite hatches with only six legs, eventually growing and obtaining an additional two legs in adulthood.

Prevention Tips and Tricks

  • Closely monitor your garden and treat or destroy any infested plant areas.
  • It is okay to lose a little of your garden to pests if you are growing outdoors, nature happens.
  • Experiment with safe sprays and treatments to prevent devastating damage. Spider mites are very resilient and have a high chance of adapting to treatments used.
  • If you think you’ve eradicated your problem, keep a close eye anyways. These mites are known to come back full throttle.
  • Shop with our “pest resistance” tag online or instore for an additional layer of defense.
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES
https://www.advancednutrients.com/articles/get-rid-spider-mites-cannabis