Regular cannabis seeds always have male and female plants in an optimal percentage of 50/50. To determine which is which, the cannabis seeds must be grown and germinated at an appropriate temperature and then exposed to light for a short time. The result is either male or female plants with one or two leaves displaying the female flowers.
Marijuana breeders are faced with many challenges when it comes to breeding good quality marijuana. One such challenge is the ability to control the environment that their strains grow in. Some breeds are highly susceptible to extreme weather conditions and other variables. Many breeders are interested in producing super strains that can be used outdoors or grown indoors, but they need a lot of help from climate researchers and breeders with outdoor experience. Genetics play a large role in the success of every cannabis strain, and breeders need to know all about how to properly manipulate genetics to produce the specific results they want.
Climate plays an important role in creating the characteristics of each individual plant, including its resistance to insects and disease, as well as the amount of water and nutrients it needs to grow optimally. Some research has shown that specific breeds of cannabis are more sensitive than others to temperature, rainfall, and drought. For this reason, breeders tend to focus their attention on areas that meet a number of these criteria to produce feminized marijuana seeds.
Some areas of the world are known for their particularly pleasant weather. These areas have experienced minimal environmental change over centuries, so there is a higher probability of cannabis plants growing in these areas that can also resist changing weather conditions. Some farmers are turning to feminized seeds to increase the variety of crops they can grow in difficult weather. In Canada, for example, experts have bred different strains to suit the unpredictable nature of the country’s geography. In addition, some gardeners are experimenting with hybrid types of marijuana to create new hybrid crops that can withstand heavy frost, rain and drought.
Climate also affects the potency and yield of each plant. Some gardeners experiment with different temperatures, making the plants more suited to specific environments. Others make use of hydroponics techniques to replicate the effects of a natural growing environment. One type of gardening known as aquaponics makes use of fish waste to feed and nurture plants. Hybrid types of regular cannabis seeds are used to control the water chemistry in the system, so that the plants can adapt to varying water conditions.
It is important to note that most feminized seeds do not contain the ‘active’ ingredient in marijuana, which is THC. THC is the chemical in marijuana that produces the ‘high’ that users feel when they are growing regular seeds. Many people argue that THC is a harmless chemical, while others believe that it causes similar physical changes in the body as the original marijuana plant, and should be banned altogether. Still, other growers argue that the ‘effects’ of THMs on humans are still unclear, so it is unclear which side of the argument is correct.
Another consideration for choosing growing regular cannabis seeds is the ease of maintenance. Some feminized marijuana seeds are easier to care for than their non-fem counterpart. Some of the easier varieties to grow include: Auto Grass, Birdie Bud, Blue Mountain and Bubba Bud. As with other forms of feminized cannabis seeds, autoflower seeds may also be feminized with additional chemicals to make them extra easy to maintain.
While there are a number of considerations for choosing growing cannabis, one of the main reasons why autoflower cannabis seeds are popular is because of the ease in which they are able to be propagated. They are fast becoming one of the most popular choices for people looking to start growing plants at home. It is not difficult to get started with this type of breeding, even if you do not wish to raise the plants indoors. You can buy ready-made starter plants at many gardening stores and online retailers.