Preventing Pathogen Risks: How to Source Clean Cannabis Seeds and Clones

8 Essential Questions to Identify a Trusted Clone or Seed Supplier

Start with Clean, Vetted Genetics from a Trusted Supplier

Starting with healthy plants is essential for a successful harvest, but not all nurseries follow the same pathogen testing standards. Before bringing new plants into your grow, it’s critical to ask the right questions to ensure your supplier is providing clean, disease-free stock.

Pathogens like Hop latent viroid (HLVd) and Fusarium can silently devastate a crop, often showing symptoms only after it's too late. By holding your clone and seed suppliers to higher standards, you can prevent costly losses, protect your genetics, and maintain a healthy, high-yielding grow.

This checklist helps growers:

  • Verify supplier pathogen testing practices

  • Assess supplier transparency about pathogen management

  • Ensure supplier’s genetic integrity

Get instant access to our checklist and make informed decisions when sourcing clones or seeds.

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