Colored Seeds?

So, I was browsing around and saw Greenhouse and a couple other breeders offered colored seeds. They boasted that the coloring process helps preserve the seed, but I find that hard to believe.

Has anyone actually experienced a better germination rate with colored seeds? For that matter, has anyone noticed a difference at all between colored and regular seeds?

I just bought a pack for the hell of it, plus I like the idea that I can get a variety of seeds without needing to do pick n mix. And I'll admit I think they look pretty cool. I'll be sure to post anything I notice that sets them apart, but has anyone ever bought colored seeds before?

honestly some seeds already have problems getting the shell to pop off after germination so i could just imagine you would have a lower germination rate......but its probably just some thin ass paint lol

I watched their video and it's basically just using some already existing technology. Other seed companies have been releasing colored seeds for years, but I guess Greenhouse et. al were the first to do it to cannabis seeds.

Besides, it's unlikely that 5 supposedly "hand-selected" seeds would fail to germ. Word would eventually have gotten out about that by now.

if you drop them in water doesnt the colouring some off ?

According to Greenhouse's website, yes it does. They tout it as a protective coating to preserve the seeds for longer periods before germination. I guess it's kind of like a foil wrapper for a candy bar.

I'm thinkin of getting some colored seeds for my gf. she would love them!!

It seems like the color itself wouldn't do much. I honestly just bought them because it was a variety pack, and they look pretty effin cool.

isnt the color to know what strain is what?

Yeah, its so you can identify the strain without them being individually labeled.

GreenHouse color code the seeds to identify the strain so no more guess work