Regular cannabis seeds are created when a male cannabis plant‘s pollen travels to a female’s pollen basket. Male pollen is released by ripe buds and blown by the breeze (or by the hand of a diligent breeder) until it reaches the receptive petals of female flowers. The male plant‘s pollen is dried immediately, typically overnight, while the female’s pollen remains on the petals and waits to be harvested for a later time. When a store-bought bud is harvested, it is removed from its position on the bush to reduce the possibility of mold growing on its seed. Mold may cause damage to a cultivated variety, however, when purchasing freshly picked buds, it is important to ensure that the plant is not infected with mold.
To cultivate regular cannabis seeds, the plants need to be seeded. There are two different ways to do this; through soil or through hydroponics. Seedlings can also be directly sown in potting soil, however, this is often done as a last resort because of the time required to prepare the soil and the expense of purchasing large quantities of hydroponic nutrients. Cultivating cannabis plants indoors through hydroponics is an inexpensive and successful way to cultivate the desired result. Through the use of nutrient-enriched water, the plants will thrive. Once the plants reach a certain size they may require indoor lighting to produce good results.
Cultivating female plants requires different techniques than males. To begin, remove the female plants from their pots and place them in a warm place where the temperature is around seventy degrees Fahrenheit. Wait for the female plants to settle and begin cultivating them with regular seeds. If the seeds are not produced in a timely manner, it could be due to insufficient moisture or poor water quality in the environment.
When it comes to producing feminized cannabis seeds, there are some considerations to keep in mind. Many gardeners prefer to start with regular seeds because they produce consistent results. While it is not possible to get consistent results with feminized seeds, it is possible to achieve near perfect results with regular seeds.
The process of breeding with female and male cannabis plants is more complicated. It requires both patience and knowledge of how to grow and care for feminized plants. Typically, the process begins by providing the best growing conditions for the female cannabis plants. After this step is complete, the seeds will need to be germinated before the procedure can proceed.
Once the female plants are ready, they should be placed in a dark location. Light should only be provided for the plants for a few hours each day. The male cannabis plants will then need to be started. The gardener must be careful when starting the seeds because the potency of the feminized cannabis seeds will be reduced. However, the seeds will yield much higher quality marijuana than regular cannabis seeds.
After about five days, the feminized seeds should begin to germinate. Care should be taken to avoid striking the seedlings because the seeds will likely burst if handled roughly. After a couple weeks, the plants should be ready to harvest. However, it is important to note that harvesting is completely dependent on the mature size of the female cannabis plant and does not depend on whether the seeds were feminized or regular cannabis seeds.
If the crop produced from the feminized seeds is of high quality, then the resulting plant should be able to produce good quality cannabis. If the crop is of lower quality, the gardener may have to start over with a whole new set of seeds. Irrespective, of whether growing cannabis in a greenhouse is successful or not, one of the benefits of using feminized cannabis seeds is that they will help make the plants easier to maintain and control. As a result, anyone interested in growing a new type of cannabis can do so using feminized cannabis seeds.