When it comes to regular cannabis seeds, many gardeners fear that marijuana, as with any other plant, will produce a crop of low quality, low potency flowers. However, that simply is not true. In fact, some studies have shown that marijuana is one of the easiest plants to grow and yield high quality flowers. Here’s how.
When you germinate regular cannabis seeds, you are taking a risk every time. There is always an even possibility that they will become flowering well-flowers or pollen producing males. So, if they produce less THC -rich flowers, why the need to grow regular seeds? Well, male plants are very valuable when it came to breeding.
Technically, there is no difference between regular cannabis seeds and feminized ones. They both come from the same mother plant. However, most feminized seeds are not true hybrids. They are actually mixed genetics from different marijuana plants. Some of which are autoflowering cannabis seeds, which are designed to produce feminized offspring.
Why would anyone want to breed their plants with a goal of producing regular cannabis seeds that only produce female flowers? The answer lies in the business. Autoflowering seeds are ideal for people who have limited growing space. Growing feminized plants is not recommended because the offspring do not have nearly the same strengths as male plants. It is also very difficult to breed autoflowering plants to produce regular cannabis seeds.
It would be far too time consuming and complex for any amateur gardener to attempt breeding feminized plants. Those interested in the hobby can buy pure genetics directly from growers who know their product. Alternatively, they can use a molecular marker to create the strain. As far as I know, there is currently no way to do this. Some may find it useful, however.
Creating your own hybrid through the method just described would be difficult. You either need a good genetic pool or some luck. Since it takes quite a bit of time to collect a sufficient genetic stock, it makes sense to collect them as close to breeding each other as possible. Collecting a series of male and female plants from the same mother makes the task much easier. The process of collecting genetic material from a cross in this manner is referred to as dilution.
Once the females and males have been collected, it is necessary to take care of them properly. Some prefer to let them get into their garden to grow wild, others like to separate them and keep them in an environment similar to their indoor counterparts. The latter is more preferable if you have room for a greenhouse and a dedicated greenhouse can even increase your yield.
To finish, make sure you water well after collecting your feminized seeds, since a lack of moisture can cause the plants to die. Grow your plants for two years. Compare the resulting hybrid to regular cannabis seeds to see how closely they are related to each other. If you don’t see a huge difference between the two, then you have successfully created your own hybrid.
There are a number of advantages to breeding your own cannabis plants, especially if you would like to create new strains that are stronger or more potent. The most obvious advantage to breeding your own feminized seeds is that you control every aspect of the breeding process. You can control the amount of water the plants need, which is important during later stages when they start to bloom. By selecting only the strongest or most promising strains, you can ensure that you create only the best.
By creating your own feminized cannabis seeds, you also create your own unique set of genes. The genetics found within the flowers are passed down only by the mother plant. This means that each plant can produce flowers with only the desired traits. By crossbreeding older plants with newer ones, you can achieve the results you desire with consistency.
Of course, breeding your own cannabis plants does come with some risk. If you choose the wrong strain or combination of strains, you could end up with nothing but smoke. The most effective way to prevent this from happening is by taking the time to find the pure genetics. Some of the most common marijuana seeds used for crossbreeding are the African Mango and White Widow. Both of these are strong, hardy performers and are commonly used in crossbreeding projects.
Many legitimate breeders will provide detailed instructions on how to mix the female and male plants to achieve the desired results. Some even provide videos that demonstrate each step. If the instructions are provided with the cannabis seeds, it is very likely that the breeder will be willing to answer any questions you may have. When dealing with plants as delicate as clones, it is vital that you have every piece of information at your fingertips in order to get the results you want.