Testing cannabis seeds for pathogens helps growers start with the strongest foundation. From verifying mother plant health to leveraging statistical sampling, follow these best practices to ensure clean seeds—and a profitable harvest.

Testing cannabis seeds for pathogens helps growers start with the strongest foundation. From verifying mother plant health to leveraging statistical sampling, follow these best practices to ensure clean seeds—and a profitable harvest.

Outdoor cannabis growers face hidden threats when planting untested seeds—pathogens that reduce germination, weaken plants, and spread disease across fields. Here are five key risks every grower should know.