Are darker brown seeds better? Are seeds with stripes better? Do dark striped seeds have better germination rates? Will dark striped seeds be more strength than lighter colored seeds without stripes?

No, darker brown feminized seeds are not better than lighter brown ones, nor do stripes on seeds bear any special significance. While dark striped seeds may be stunning to look at, there’s a common misconception that darker colored and striped feminized seeds are better than light colored seeds without stripes. Many novice home growers jump to these wrong conclusions because of a myth.

Stripes and a dark brown color are not indicators of quality genetics. However, immature and dud seeds can be green, pale green, beige, or white. You don’t want these. If you see one in your pack of seeds, then it would be reasonable to contact the seed seller to address the issue. Some seed producers hand pick seeds, while others use machines, but either way, neither should be including white, beige, or green seeds into seed packs.

There’s an outdated myth out there that dark, striped seeds are the best metrics for choosing quality seeds. It’s totally false. Whether seeds are dark brown or light brown will not indicate a seed’s innate quality, efficacy or value. Just look at Cinderella 99 seeds for example. Cinderella 99 seeds have been around since 1999 and the unique strain is world famous among growers, smokers, and breeders. Cinderella 99 seeds are light brown colored seeds. They not dark brown colored and they don’t have big stripes either.

Instead of worrying about whether your feminized seeds have tiger stripes or not, you should instead be thinking about whether your seeds are being been stored properly or not. You can keep seeds fresh and viable by keeping them stored in a cool, dark place. If you’re growing your seeds within a year or two, then you can put your seeds just about anywhere as long as it isn’t overly hot or humid. Many growers simply put a pack of seeds in a drawer or cupboard if they intend to use them soon. However, for longer term storage, place your seeds in an air tighter Tupperware container and put them in your crisper drawer in your refrigerator.