Growing Regular Marijuana Seeds Vs. Feminized Strains
Regular marijuana seeds are typically grown from a mother and a single male parent and make female or male plants. They are among the most pure genetic sources available and produce about half male and half female offspring. Despite the recent increase in transformed, specially bred female genetics, the demand for regular, high quality marijuana seeds continues to be strong among enthusiasts. A perfect example of this is the current phenomenon with which many are taking up growing organic marijuana gardens.
The demand for quality marijuana and the increased number of growers looking for high-end marijuana seeds has created a niche market for feminized seeds. These seeds produce regular marijuana seeds but contain only the female characteristics. They can be used by men who are not interested in the strong, earthy taste of marijuana and do not wish to smoke it. Many enthusiasts are now turning to breeders to supply them with the feminized seeds they want.
In the last several years, feminized cannabis seeds have made themselves known and established themselves as a big seller. This is because they provide high-quality marijuana with all the desired” THC” (tetro Tetrahydrocannabinol) content without the plant‘s robustness and without the mind-altering side effects that come with regular marijuana seeds. Many buyers of these new lines of cannabis seeds are men who want to get the feel without the intense, bassy taste.
When breeding regular marijuana seeds, keep in mind that females do not tend to flower until after the fourteenth or fifteenth month of development. This is why breeding for these shorter-flowering plants can be more successful, and often yields bigger and better results. Feminized seeds are usually taken directly from the female plants after they reach flowering stage to avoid having too many seeds in the flowering stage. You can harvest these plants in about fourteen days after flowering has started. After this, you can put them in a tightly sealed plastic bag and freeze them until you get them to about forty-five degrees Fahrenheit in temperature. This will help protect them from any kind of frost.
Once you have successfully started cultivating your feminized seeds, you can introduce them into a separate female plant and let them grow for about another three months. This will allow you to see just how well the plants are responding to each other and help you make the final decision on which strain you would like to harvest. When choosing which strain to produce, it is important to make sure you only take the best qualities from each one you collect, as only the strongest and most resilient strains will result in successful crops.
If you are going with a strain that produces both males and females, you have two options. First, you can collect all the leaves and flowers from the plants that you wish to produce the desired sex. You should be careful to only pick the female plants because the male plants will quickly take over. It is usually easier to collect these female plants than the male plants because the female cannabis seeds will tend to be smaller than the male plants, and it is easier for them to be removed easily.
The second way to start breeding your feminized cannabis plants is to collect only the female cannabis plants that are smaller than six inches in height. These plants are the ones you want to cultivate first, because they are easier to grow and will produce a higher percentage of female marijuana strains. If you plan on breeding the regular marijuana seeds, you should only collect the flowers and leaves of the biggest plants you can find. Some gardeners collect whole buds, but you should only collect the stems of these plants, because the buds are so large and fluffy that they can actually be a detriment to your efforts.
The final step in growing regular marijuana seeds vs. feminized strains is to remove the majority, if not all, of the top layer of soil. Remove the root ball entirely, as well as the portion of the mother plant that will hold the soil in place. Then, remove any other large or hardy plants near the area where you plan to grow the feminized strains of cannabis. Once you have completely cleared the area, it will be time to put the seedlings in their containers. Make sure that they are far enough apart that you will have plenty of room to grow.