Why Grow Feminized Marijuana Seeds?
Despite the recent rise in genetically advanced, especially bred female flowers, the popularity of regular marijuana seeds continues to be strong among enthusiasts. The purebred seeds are sought after by growers seeking improved flavor and greater flexibility in their indoor gardens. Even the occasional user wants a higher yield from their favorite plant. With some easy steps and preparation, any grower is able to create a fresh supply of marijuana. And with a little know how, even an amateur can start an indoor garden of their own. The following paragraphs offer general information for seed beginners.
Before beginning the cultivation of regular cannabis seeds, it’s important to understand the three different types available on the market today. Autoflowering, or self-sterile, seeds are created by farmer/growers who have used sterile techniques to create a controlled environment without the use of chemicals. Autoflowering produces potent marijuana with a shorter flowering time. Because of this, many growers prefer autoflowering over regular seeds for personal use.
feminized seeds create a controlled environment without the use of chemicals. These strains, like autoflowering, produce potent buds but have a much shorter flowering time. Due to the shorter flowering time, feminized marijuana is better suited to indoor growing than regular marijuana seeds. Popularity has also created hybrid feminized strains with a high percentage of cross-breeding to create a more unpredictable result. Hybrid marijuana is often cross-bred with traditional strains to create new, unique characteristics.
Un-sexed marijuana seeds are generally recognized as male plants or buds, regardless of whether they are male or female. The plants may still produce buds but will appear completely female. When un-sexed, these cannabis plants will produce buds that contain only female chromosomes; however, these buds will have smaller, weaker leaves and smaller petals. Some hybrid cannabis plants will have even smaller and weaker leaves. Un-sexed cannabis plants have limited production but are prized for their fragility.
Regular marijuana seeds are not gender identified. No two marijuana seeds will ever be exactly the same due to genetic accidents and random chance. Even if two buds are the same strain, when grown together in an outdoor garden, they will produce approximately 50% more buds than they would individually. This makes regular marijuana seeds a highly desired option for beginning growers and produces approximately 50% more buds than any other variety.
Many experienced growers looking to break into the world of cannabis breeding seek out feminised cannabis seeds. Some people experience a challenging time obtaining the right amount of hormones, time to complete the process needed to trigger flowering. Others may lack the time, energy or knowledge needed to complete the process themselves.
Experienced growers looking to break into the world of cannabis breeding often choose feminized seeds to ensure that all of the desired characteristics of each individual plant are present. For example, many feminized seeds have large and small flowers. Some will have big blooms, while others will produce smaller, more elegant blossoms. Some may be taller and thicker than others. All of these differences make it necessary to purchase a certain type of flower in order to be sure that the desired characteristics are present.
Most growers buy regular seeds in order to complete the initial steps needed to begin growing cannabis plants. Some individuals buy regular marijuana seeds in order to start the breeding process and then, after a few generations, decide that they want to continue cultivating marijuana plants. Regardless of the reason, growing feminized cannabis seeds allows growers to bypass the step of starting each plant from scratch and eliminates one of the most frustrating steps involved in growing cannabis.