1. Pathogens - Undiagnosed pathogens can spread rapidly through your garden, demolishing a genetic stable. Certain threats exist everywhere, but growing from seed means less potential pressure.

2. Pests - The worst (and most common) tag-along on a clone. Gnats, Aphids, Thrips, Mites, and more. Growing from seed makes it all but impossible to introduce a foreign pest into your space.

3. Viroids - Contentious due to a large gap in the research, but growing from seed reduces the chances of introducing a viroid into your grow.

4. Labor/Time - It takes time to maintain healthy moms, take cuttings, and get root. Clones require healthy moms, and a clean, reliable propagation process. Seeds do not require additional plants, and can be germinated as needed.

5. Space - Those moms and propagation processes require space. Yes, you can clone from your veg, but you still need to propagate. This space could be used for harvest, rather than moms & clones. Seeds don't require any additional space; germinate and go.

6. Storage - Seeds are less susceptible to environmental changes than a living, rooted plant, and can be stored for extended periods of time. Clones must be kept in a conducive environment and maintained through periodic propagation, training, and culling in order to preserve the genetic.

7. Shipping - Seeds can be shipped to most places without worrying about the above storage conditions. A clone's susceptibility to environmental changes as well as their need to be kept alive can pose a risk factor if unforeseen shipping delays or climate changes occur.

Some markets are better than others, but growing from seed eliminates most of the risks of adding new flavors to your stable