With so many states opting to legalize weed within the past few years, it's created a wealth of cannabusiness opportunities for pot enthusiasts and horticulturists. It all started in 2012 with Washington and Oregon, and now more than ten states across the U.S. have made pot legal for recreational consumption, and the cannabusiness has been booming ever since.

 If you're one of the many who are looking to cash in on the new cash crop, there's never been a better time to become a grower. The current presidential administration has hinted that there's a good chance that they'll push to legalize cannabis at the federal level, which will mean even more money. Now is the time to start growing your plants and profits, but first you have to find the right seeds, and we're here to show you how.

How to identify good seeds.

One of the most important things for beginner growers to learn is how to spot good and bad cannabis seeds. It's easy to get caught up in the different strains and THC levels, and the strain does make a huge difference, but you want to get cannabis seeds that have the highest chance of germinating.

With weed seeds, one of the best ways to tell the quality of your seeds is by their color. Most experienced cultivators say the darker your seeds are, the better. Additionally, you should want your seeds to be as large and symmetrical as possible. Finally, you should want your seeds to be relatively hard. 

As a bud smoker, you've undoubtedly noticed that some of the seeds in your bag were larger, harder, and darker than others while some were small, soft, and light green or white. You should always look for seeds that are black or brown, round, and hard on the outside. Seeds with all those qualities have the right genetics to grow into beautiful marijuana plants.

Another way to tell if your cannabis seed will germinate is to drop it in a glass of distilled water. If the seed sinks to the bottom within two hours, the chances are that the seed will germinate fine. 

Join online forums and check online reviews.

Online shopping has become so popular that online reviews have become one of the main ways for consumers to identify the best products, including the best marijuana seeds and seed banks. Online reviews are a great way to learn about some of the top seed banks in the United States, like Seedsman and Crop King. Almost anybody can put together a convincing marketing campaign about weed seeds, but customer reviews tell the real story about high-yield cannabis seeds.

You can find the answer to just about any question you want online these days, and it should be no surprise that you can get leads on the best seed banks in the United States as well. Online forums are the best place to find other cultivators. These forums tend to be tight-knit online communities of cannabis cultivators who genuinely want to see each other succeed. Online forums are a great place to learn how and where to find the best cannabis seeds and other growing tips.

Go to marijuana farmers' markets.

One of the best ways to find cannabis seeds to start your grow house is to visit marijuana farmers' markets in your state. Growers from all over bring their cannabis plants to show off and gain new customers, and many of them also sell cannabis seeds. Seeing a grower's finished product will give you an idea of what the seeds you buy from them should yield. You can also get a little bud from them so you can "test" the finished product to see how it smokes! 

Attending farmer's markets also gives you an opportunity to connect with other growers and get some tips and tricks from them. Remember—real growers are always growing plants and investing in their knowledge of plants.