Hemp is a dioecious plant - there are male and female bushes. In the former, the amount of psychoactive compounds is much smaller, so they are not of particular interest, at the same time, if a male bush pollinates a female one, then the production of resin stops, and the plant begins to produce seeds. In this situation, it will not be possible to recreate high-quality sensimilla.
That is why one of the most important tasks of any grower is monitoring the beginning of cannabis flowering and timely separation of male bushes from female ones. In this situation, our article will be useful, where we will tell you how to distinguish feminized cannabis seeds and what conditions are needed to create for cultivation.
Please note: this material is not a call for cultivation, storage, and use of marijuana. This article was created for people over 18 years of age for informational purposes only.
What are feminized marijuana seeds
Sensimilla are inflorescence from a female bush that have not been pollinated. They have the highest concentration of THC. Only feminized marijuana is able to produce a very generous harvest in the form of fragrant buds. From the very beginning, these female plants began to be grown in India, but soon this idea was picked up by the Jamaicans, after which it spread throughout the world. Femkas are an excellent basis for growing a high-quality crop. These are not pollinated plants, so the energy of development and growth will be directed specifically at mass growth, and not reproduction.
Feminized plants do not have male genes in their DNA. That is why only female bushes can be grown from these plants. Female bushes are designed to produce buds, while male bushes do pollination. Therefore, hemp should be grown in fairly large areas. Once the sex of the cannabis can be determined, the male plants need to be separated as soon as possible before pollination occurs.
Advantages of feminized seeds: what exactly are they good for
Feminized plants boast several positive properties:
- female hemp has a more powerful effect because it contains a large amount of THC;
- rich taste and aroma;
- high resistance to different growing conditions;
- excellent quality of the resulting cannabis compared to male plants;
- it is much easier to harvest from feminized seeds;
- excellent homogeneity (uniformity of seeds from one bush);
- Female plants are much more viable, so they are great for beginners.
In general, these plants have no disadvantages. That is why all growers pay attention to feminized cannabis, which is available in a wide variety of varieties.
How feminized seeds are made: what growing conditions should be followed
Some growers wonder how to feminize seeds. In this situation, the stress method is most often used. If the bush is subjected to great stress due to bright light or a violation of the light regime, then in this situation it becomes a hermaphrodite. Growers can carefully remove the male pollen sacs before pollination occurs. At the same time, breeders find this feature useful. But, also, stress may not lead to the appearance of germs, but will completely kill the plant, minimizing all efforts.
In order for feminized varieties to produce a good harvest, you must adhere to several recommendations for proper cultivation:
- Humidity level. The seeds need to be provided with sufficient moisture during the first few weeks. During seed germination, it should be about 60%; the growing season requires humidity in the range of 40-60%.
- Water. Cannabis should not dry out, so it is worth adding sufficient watering to the correct humidity. However, you should not overdo it with water, as this can lead to the appearance of fungus and mold.
- Temperature conditions. It is best to provide conditions at a temperature between 20-24 degrees Celsius. If the plant is too warm, it may die. Excessive cold can cause wilting.
- Sufficient amount of light. It is best to grow feminized varieties indoors, providing them with good artificial lighting. The growing season requires blue spectrum light, and during flowering, red is needed.
- Feeding. From the very beginning, the plant requires nitrogen to form inflorescence and grow leaves.
In addition, feminized marijuana is, in principle, more resistant to various negative factors during cultivation. For the first experience, it is best to use special ones as much as possible, incapable varieties.
