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The Importance of Genetics for Cannabis Seeds – What to Know Before You Buy!

A genotype is the whole spectrum of a cannabis plant’s chemical composition and physical features, whereas a phenotype is the physical expression of the genes that are “activated” by environmental inputs such as temperature, humidity, growth media, nutrients, and more. Just because a plant contains a specific gene does not guarantee it will be physically expressed; the environment also influences which genes are stimulated and expressed as phenotype. Here is everything you need to know about genotype vs phenotype.

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