Real grow diary results from free cannabis seeds

Dutch Passion enjoy giving away free cannabis seeds with orders—whether feminised seeds, autoflower seeds or other limited edition seed varieties. These are genuine, high-quality genetics from our breeding programme. Yet, many customers hide their free seeds away in a corner of their fridge, assuming that the freebies must be lower quality. The truth? Free seeds from the most reputable seed banks deliver outstanding results when grown.

Read on to see what really happens when growers finally pop those stored free seeds.

Why many free cannabis seeds never get grown

Many growers accumulate free seeds with the intention to grow them later. Over time, the seeds accumulate and can be forgotten amid new purchases rather than deliberately ignored.

This is perhaps the main reason why free seeds can become forgotten - priorities and storage habits. However, free seeds from lower-tier seed banks may well come with some performance worries. Committing 3-4 months of your grow room time to a free seed requires genuine confidence in your supplier. 

But established industry leaders like Dutch Passion offer free seeds as a no-obligation method of impressing you with banging strains in the hope you will want to grow them again. That’s why the best cannabis seed companies would only ever send you top quality strains as tempting freebies.

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What happens when growers actually plant free cannabis seeds

Independent grow reviews on platforms like Grow Diaries are a good way for quality-focussed growers to research future strains. You can read independent strain assessments from reliable, experienced growers who document every step transparently.

Here are two standout examples of free Dutch Passion feminised seeds performing at elite levels for some particularly skilled growers. 

Case study #1: Lemon Z free seed — 10/10 grow diary rating

Danylo received his Lemon Z feminised seed as a freebie with a Dutch Passion order. Grown indoors in a custom setup (perlite/vermiculite mix, Mars Hydro LED, 19/5 veg to 12/12 flower), this photoperiod feminised seed variety delivered a supremely frosty lemony plant. She was topped after 3 weeks and grown in a 15-litre air pot. Final height was 70cm after a 3 week veg, topping and bloom.

Results: A perfect 10/10 harvest. Buds were dense and packed, with minimal leaves, heavy trichome coverage, and some pink-tinged sugar leaves for extra appeal. The dried flower delivered an intense Lemon Candy aroma—sweet, sour citrus terps in abundance.

“Lemon Z was an absolute pleasure from seed to harvest. The aroma is straight-up sour lemon candy—no guessing, no ‘hint of’ anything—just pure sweet-and-sour lemon that almost felt unreal, to the point I had to tell all my bros. Even dried, the smell is still a crazy lemon candy blast. The effects are just as impressive: pure happiness bordering on euphoria, with little to no paranoia (which I’m usually prone to), uplifting without knocking me out, yet still perfect as a sleep aid around bedtime. Honestly, this easily beat the last 10–15 strains I’ve tried, and I’ll absolutely be growing this one again.”

Full Lemon Z diary: 
Lemon Z grow journal by Danylo

If you’d like to explore the genetics behind this grow, you can find more info about Lemon Z feminised photoperiod seeds on the dedicated product page.

Case study #2: Sour Fruit Tartare F1 free seed — 9/10 harvest rating

BudBrewerz grew his Sour Fruit Tartare F1 Dutch Passion freebie feminised seed indoors in a tent. The variety is from Dutch Passion collaborator and master breeder Antonio. 
The grower used Lightmix soil and Scrogmaster LEDs. 

The veg cycle was 18/6 with a 12/12 indoor bloom cycle. The whole system benefited from expertly controlled nutrient and environment conditions - impressive growing from Bud Brewerz! The F1 hybrid produced stunning results…

Results: A seriously impressed grower who awarded a harvest rating of 9/10. The plant developed firm, dense buds blanketed in trichomes with intense dark purple colours across leaves and flowers. One of the most vibrant purples seen by the grower! The aroma was super fruity and lemony, building excitement for the final taste. Some growers even report a unique ‘rotting fruit’ pungency with hints of red wine when growing Sour Fruit Tartare F1 feminised seeds.

“Sour Fruit Tartare F1 is truly out of this world; the most intensely purple plant I’ve ever seen and an absolute beauty from start to finish. She was such a stunner it was honestly hard to cut her down, but her snow-covered purple buds and insanely delicious, sweet, super-fruity aroma made me incredibly curious to taste her. Growing her was pure fun, with stunning colors throughout and a smell that was simply irresistible.”

Full Sour Fruit Tartare F1 diary: 
Sour Fruit Tartare F1 grow journal by BudBrewerz

Sour Fruit Tartare F1 has been offered as a free seed exclusively with the Pink Banana Runtz limited-edition release.

Why free cannabis seeds from Dutch Passion can perform this well

For Dutch Passion ‘free' simply means no extra cost of distribution - not a compromise in breeding. These seeds come from the same elite genetic pools and rigorous selection standards as traditional Dutch Passion varieties. Some freebies may be limited editions. 

Some may be free seeds of well-known premium Dutch Passion cannabis cup winners - given to you with the hope that you will be sufficiently impressed to want to grow them again. 

When free cannabis seeds don’t perform well (and why)

But cannabis seed buyers beware! Many lesser seed suppliers are notorious for bulk-buying cheap unknown genetics just to fill your order up with a few extra seeds of questionable quality offering the illusion of ‘value’ to the unwary buyer.
 
Dutch Passion have built their reputation since the 1980’s on consistent quality, easy-to-grow, premium cannabis seeds. Whether you buy Dutch Passion seeds at list price or are lucky enough to get them as freebies, independent diaries prove it: freebies germinate easily, grow healthily and deliver top-tier potency, flavour and yields.

Reminder: get free cannabis seeds with every order!

For every €35 you spend, you’ll receive a free cannabis seed with your order — a great way to discover varieties you may never have tried before.

If you have some free cannabis seeds from quality suppliers don’t let them spend too many years in the fridge. Whether you're into feminised seeds, autoflower seeds or rare limited editions, these freebies can often be the real deal.

Next time you get freebies with your order, give them a go - assuming you are dealing with a quality supplier. You might discover a new favourite without spending any extra! 

And if you are growing on a budget, rather than risk a cowboy seed outfit you may prefer to check out the ongoing Dutch Passion cannabis seed sale. Many cannabis cup winning varieties are still available at half price. 

Happy growing!