Cross-Cultures With Regular Seeds
Regular cannabis seeds have both female and male seeds in an optimal percentage of 50/50. Therefore, in order to determine which is which, the Cannabis seeds must first be grown and germinated before they “age” or start to exhibit visible signs of being either females (post-flowers) or men (pre-flowering sacs). Once the proper conditions are met, they can then be separated and seen for sale amongst marijuana connoisseurs who are looking for what is called a “grow kit”. Of course, many people do not realize that these marijuana seeds actually contain within them, a large percentage of THC, which is considered the substance that causes a marijuana high.
After determining which gender each of the individual seeds is, it is then necessary to germinate the seeds. This can generally be accomplished by soaking the cannabis seed in water overnight, but there are some seeds which can be directly sprayed with an anti-fungal compound and still germinate, albeit briefly. Any seeds that do not germinate for at least five days should then be discarded.
The next step in breeding for feminized cannabis seeds involves ensuring that the moisture is maintained in the environment of the pot. For instance, drying the buds after they have been plucked or spraying the plant with a herbicide before the seeds are placed into containers should ensure that the moisture stays in the bud because moisture is one of the main factors in growing them. Additionally, the amount of light and water exposure needed for these plants should be considered. Some plants are known to require far more light than others; therefore, they may require more frequent watering. In addition to this, regular watering is imperative to maintain the overall health of the plant as too much water will make it susceptible to disease.
It is also important to remember that when breeding for feminized cannabis seeds, there is no absolute guarantee that the resulting plants will produce the plant will grow the way it should. This is especially true for hybrid seeds which contain randomly inserted genes. As a result, there is always the possibility that the plant could end up with two distinctly different traits if nature has not set parameters for its reproduction. As a result, it is crucial to follow gardening methods as closely as possible when breeding for feminization purposes, as any mistakes could prove disastrous to the intended result.
In addition to taking into consideration factors like climate and moisture, genetic alteration can also be employed. This is most commonly used with male cannabis plants that have developed naturally with male pollen sacs. When females are created with male pollen sacs, the process of fertilization will be affected, therefore the chances of consistent and reliable flowering are greatly reduced.
If you plan on cross-breeding with regular cannabis seeds, then there are other considerations to keep in mind. Cross-breeding introduces both the desirable and undesirable characteristics of both parents to ensure that they get what they want. The most obvious is with respect to color. Regular cannabis plants tend to produce bluish-green leaves, making the cross-breeding process more difficult with respect to the goal of creating a plant that is closer to its natural state. However, in some cases where the desired traits are red or orange, the color can often be maintained with red or orange seeds and leaves, allowing for cross-breeding to work more successfully.
Some hybrid and cross-breed varieties of cannabis are designed with specific intent. For instance, feminized strains are created to produce small, green plants that do well with minimal care. This is most often used in organic gardens, although it has also been used for indoor purposes in dedicated hydroponic systems. Cross-bred varieties are often bred for their ability to produce highly-productive plants that have high yield potential, especially when crossed with feminized seeds. Some feminized seeds are cross-bred with regular cannabis seeds to create feminized cannabis plants that have a higher yield than regular cannabis plants, and this is especially common for feminized plants meant to replace male plants in hydroponic systems.
Whatever your intentions, cross-breeding with regular cannabis seeds can lead to fruitful results. Just make sure that whichever type of hybrid you choose is not actually a cross with regular cannabis plants. Many hybrid varieties are simply created out of combinations of two or more regular cannabis seeds and trying to tell the difference can be difficult at best. This is why it’s important to purchase reputable breeders who offer a guarantee, or who are known for taking care of their stock. With a little bit of care, it’s entirely possible to create a highly-productive hybrid that will yield better than you ever thought was possible.