Budget Seeds Without Sketchy Quality

Cheap seeds are not the same thing as bad seeds. The cannabis market has matured to the point where you can find good, stable genetics at reasonable prices — if you know what to look for.

Green flags on a budget pack

• Germination rate listed (and 90%+)
• Specific phenotype description, not just marketing adjectives
• Stabilized lineage — F3 or later, ideally
• Real growing data — finish time, height, yield range
• Replacement guarantee on duds

Red flags to walk away from

• No germination rate disclosed
• Vague lineage like 'mystery cross' or 'private breeder'
• Prices below $20 for 6 seeds — something is wrong
• Stock photos instead of real product images
• No refund or replacement policy