🌱 Seed vs Clone: Which One Should You Start With?
By Kabloomi
In no way am I an expert — I’m just learning as I grow and sharing what’s been working for me.
🌿 The Big Question
When you first get into growing, the first decision hits fast —
Do I start from seed, or grab a clone?
Both have pros, cons, and completely different personalities once they’re growing in the tent.
I’ve got both running right now — fresh seedlings and some Candy Cake clones in my EZ Clone — so here’s what I’ve learned from doing it myself.
🌱 Starting From Seed
Seeds are where it all begins. It’s the natural way to start — plant life from the ground up.
There’s something satisfying about watching a tiny seed pop, grow its first leaves, and slowly become a full plant.
Pros:
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🌿 Stronger roots: Seeds develop full taproots, which means a solid, healthy foundation.
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🧬 Genetic variety: You can pheno-hunt and find special traits — taste, color, yield, etc.
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🪴 Clean start: No pests or diseases passed from mother plants.
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💡 Longer life: You can control veg time and training more freely.
Cons:
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⏳ Takes longer: Germination + early growth adds time.
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🎲 Unpredictable: Not every seed shows the same traits or sex (unless feminized).
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💸 Cost adds up: Buying packs for every strain gets expensive fast.
When seeds make sense:
If you want to explore genetics, learn the full grow process, or just feel that “from scratch” pride — seeds are the way to go.
🌿 Starting From Clone
A clone is a genetic copy cut from another plant (called the mother).
You can literally skip the seed phase and start mid-veg — no germination, no guessing.
Pros:
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⚡ Faster start: No sprouting — just root and grow.
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🎯 Exact copy: You know exactly what you’re getting — same strain, same effects.
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🌸 Guaranteed female: If the mother was female, your clone is too.
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🔁 Repeatable: Once you have a good strain, you can keep it going forever.
Cons:
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🦠 Pest risk: You can inherit bugs or issues from the mother plant.
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🪫 Weaker roots: No taproot — clones rely on side roots, so they can be more sensitive.
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🧬 Less genetic variety: You’re locked to that strain’s traits.
When clones make sense:
If you’ve found a strain you love (like my Candy Cake) and want to repeat that exact same flavor, yield, and structure — clones are the move.
⚖️ Seed vs Clone: Side-by-Side
| Feature | Seed | Clone |
|---|---|---|
| Start Speed | Slower | Faster |
| Root Strength | Strong taproot | No taproot |
| Genetic Variety | High | Exact copy |
| Pest Risk | Low | Possible from mother |
| Predictability | Varies | Very consistent |
| Cost Over Time | Moderate | Cheaper long-term |
| Best For | Beginners learning full cycle | Growers who found a keeper strain |
🧠 My Take on It
For me — I like both for different reasons.
Seeds feel like the full journey — you’re raising something from nothing, learning the plant’s personality as it grows.
Clones, though, are clutch when you already know what you like. My Candy Cake clones, for example, rooted fast and saved me time when I wanted to keep that strain going.
If I had to pick one to start with as a beginner — I’d say start with seeds.
You’ll learn more, build patience, and understand your plant better.
Then once you find that one strain you really vibe with — that’s when you start cloning.
That’s when you’re not just growing — you’re curating. 🌿
🌸 Final Thoughts
Seeds and clones both have their place.
Seeds teach you how to grow. Clones teach you how to maintain.
Start from seed to get the full experience — then keep the strains you love alive through clones.
That’s how you build your own garden, your own genetics, and your own story.
That’s the KaBloomi way. 🌱
