The propagation of cannabis through asexual reproduction involves taking a cutting from a healthy mother plant and encouraging it to develop its own root system. This process results in a genetically identical copy of the original plant, ensuring consistent traits such as cannabinoid profile, growth pattern, and yield potential.
This method of propagation offers several advantages over seed-based cultivation. It allows for the preservation of desirable characteristics, eliminates the uncertainty of genetic variation inherent in seed germination, and significantly reduces the time required to reach maturity. Historically, this technique has been employed to maintain stable cultivars and accelerate breeding programs.