Articles & Resources

At Biltong and Budz, we understand that genetics are only half the battle. The other half is knowing how to get the genetics to express their true potential. No matter where in South Africa you’re based, our articles will help elevate your grows to the next level. We don’t just sell marijuana seeds – we want to raise the standards of the South African cannabis industry as a whole.

Latest Grow Articles

Is It Still Safe To Buy Clones In South Africa?

Buying clones has always carried some risk, but with today’s prevalence of viroids and how [...]

Frequent Asked Cannabis Germination Questions

We handle more than a dozen support queries each day, and many of them ask [...]

How to Identify and Treat Mealybugs in Your Cannabis Grow

If you’ve ever spotted a weird cottony blob tucked into a stem joint, leaf vein, [...]

Root Aphids in Cannabis & How To Treat Them

Image by Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org Root aphids are like that one pest [...]

Can Feminized Cannabis Seeds Be Male?

This is a question that comes up often in growing circles. Feminized cannabis seeds are [...]

The Cannabis Bottleneck & Where We Go Now

Genetics is at the center of every living thing on Earth. Each group is limited [...]

Latest Strain Articles

Awesome Purple Strains To Grow This Season

There's something uniquely alluring about dark cannabis plants, and purple strains have risen to prominence [...]

The Differences Between Landrace And Heirloom Cannabis Strains

The terms heirloom and landrace are sometimes used interchangeably, but there’s a slight distinction between [...]

Why Cannabis Seeds From The Same Strain May Differ

If you’ve ever bought a pack of weed seeds and grown them out only to [...]

Understanding White Label Seeds And Their Role In Cannabis Cultivation

When shopping for cannabis seeds, you may see the term “white label” used to describe [...]

Is It Worth Buying Expensive Cannabis Seeds?

A frequently asked question, that is not that straightforward to answer. Whether or not it’s [...]

Latest Breeding Articles

The Cannabis Bottleneck & Where We Go Now

Genetics is at the center of every living thing on Earth. Each group is limited [...]

How to Store Cannabis Seeds (Short & Long-Term)

Cannabis seeds, like all living things, have a window of viability whereafter germination can become [...]

Chasing Unicorns – Understanding Pheno Hunting And It’s Purpose Within Cannabis Cultivation

You may have seen the term ‘pheno hunting’ thrown around in the cannabis cultivation community, [...]

A Comprehensive Guide To Seed and Breeder Terminology

Whether you’re a hobby grower or an aspiring breeder, knowing the terminology used by seed [...]

Latest in Cannabis Culture

Speak Up For The Future of Dagga Cultivation in South Africa

The 2018 Constitutional Court ruling promised change for dagga-lovers across South Africa, recognising an adults’ [...]