Serious Seeds Seed Bank
Founder of one of the oldest seed banks, Dutch biologist Simon, was a passionate hemp seed collector during his studies. A few years later, he went from being a passionate collector and biology teacher to working at Sensi Seeds – another Dutch bank. In 1994, he establishes the first seed bank with two American partners. In their first year, they win an award at the High Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam for AK-47 and Chronic models.
After an unprecedented initial success, he ends cooperation with other colleagues. In 1995, he already establishes his own cannabis bank called Serious Seeds, which harvests great success in the following two years with models "Kali Mist" and "White Russian". They immediately gained a reputation for quality products with guaranteed origin. Great popularity came from a strategy of supplying coffeeshops across Amsterdam.
The goal of this small bank is to introduce new interesting strains with excellent therapeutic effects for consumers. By crossing stable plants, strong F1 hybrids are created. As they themselves add – winning prizes and participating in competitions is not important for them. The priority is the highest quality of medical and recreational cannabis. Seeds go through manual sorting, and then germination is tested by batch. The latest information about awarded prizes comes from 2018, when a total of 101 verifiable awards could be counted.
This cannabis bank embodies hard work. Reliable laboratory tests prove that some cannabis strains here produce the strongest plants available on the market. More than 20 years of experience must show somewhere. Moreover, in the name itself we find the word "serious", which can be translated as "serious" or "important".
Serious Seeds is home to several significant strains, such as AK-47, Bubble Gum, Chronic, Kali Mist, White Russian, Warlock, Double Dutch, Biddy Early, Motavation, Serious 6, Autoflowering White Russian #1, Serious Happiness, Serious Kush and CBD-Chronic.
They offer a total of 15 cannabis strains. They do not attach importance to excessive expansion of the offer to maintain stability and top quality. They adhere to the principle of improving strains – which means that if there is a significant improvement in the properties of a particular strain, they keep the original name. This distinguishes them from other companies that give such improved strains new names. With Serious Seeds, there is no confusion in the variety of models. The customer buys with much greater certainty a quality product.
As the founder directly states – the goal is not to create new names, but new strains. Be assured that if a new type appears in the offer, it is a unique product resulting from long research and testing. Except for outdoor varieties "Biddy Early" and "Serious 6", all strains are suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation.
High Times Cannabis Cup is the most famous cannabis competition ever. It takes place annually in Amsterdam and evaluates dozens of entries. Since 1994, the Serious Seeds bank has won a total of 25 awards in this prestigious competition. Both experts and beginners can choose from the offer. For many customers, this is also a reason to purchase.
White Russian 100%
The most typical indica strain was created in the 90s by combining AK-47 and White Widow models. The plant is of medium height, which suits growers with limited space. Its domain is very dense buds rich in resin. In medicine, it is appreciated especially for its ability to relieve pain.
Cannabis strain White Russian from Serious Seeds; source: seriousseeds.com
AK-47
According to Serious Seeds, AK-47 is their most favorite strain. One of the reasons could be its impressive yield in a relatively short time. Unlike other varieties, this plant is strongly aromatic. It most often falls under sativa, but the effects are a combination of both - indica and sativa. AK-47 is also appreciated for its pain-relieving effects.
AK-47 model from Dutch seed bank Serious Seeds; source: seriousseeds.com
Biddy Early
A strain designed more for humid and cooler areas. It is even considered one of the best varieties suitable for growing in more northern regions. Outdoors it can grow up to 2 meters tall. It is considered a great choice for novice growers. The reason is its low maintenance and high resistance to external influences. Sativa dominates over indica here.
Biddy Early strain plant from Serious Seeds; source: seriousseeds.com
Serious Kush
Globally famous White Russian strain combined with the American OG Kush model - that is Serious Kush. It guarantees a truly large yield, buds are full of resin and grow almost along the entire length of the branches. It is characterized by a distinctive aroma and taste well known in the cannabis world. Its sedative effects fight insomnia, while also tackling chronic pain.
Serious Kush model from Serious Seeds; source: seriousseeds.com
WARNING: Cannabis cultivation is only possible for varieties with lower THC content.