Can You Grow Regular Seeds In Your Garden Without Feminization?
Regular cannabis seedlings are perfectly normal cannabis plants that have never been genetically modified or chemically altered in any manner. They come from both male and female parents and create about 50 percent male and 50 percent female offspring. Since these seeds will always be genetically identical to each other, they are a better choice for many new growers who want to start growing marijuana right off the beginning without worrying about losing some of their offspring during harvest season.
Feminized cannabis seedlings are actually just regular cannabis seeds but have been feminized so that they produce more seeds than male counterparts. Because of the huge demand for feminized seeds and the availability of such seeds on the market, many growers and retailers are switching over to using these types of seeds and are offering them at a lower price. This is because they know that they are getting better genetics in a form that is less expensive to buy. Unfortunately, regular cannabis seedlings are also available in this form and many growers are choosing to use regular cannabis seedlings for cultivation.
Since feminization of seeds doesn’t change the quality of the plant or the potency, growers are always looking for good genetics that produce the highest yield possible. With this in mind, many growers try to breed for the ideal environment where they can get the maximum possible number of flowers per plant. When breeding, farmers use female cannabis plants that are bred with the male counterparts to get better genetics. It is not uncommon for a single female to yield the same amount of flowers as a male. However, because feminization does not alter the female cannabis plants’ genes, some growers use these plants as a source of genetics for feminized strains of cannabis.
Because feminization process is very costly, it is not advisable for newbies to purchase feminized seeds. Some grow shops may offer these seeds as a part of an introductory deal with starter packages and for a small monthly fee, the grower can get a variety of plants. These plants include both standard and feminized varieties.
If a new grower already has a number of regular cannabis seedlings that are ready to go, then the grower could try buying them in bulk for a few bucks more to save money. Although these seeds may require more time and work to cultivate, they may yield a higher yield than standard seeds. The drawback of buying these seeds from online stores is that since these seeds are sold in small quantities, it may take some time to find them all in one batch so that will ensure the highest possible yield and the ability to meet one’s growing needs.
Feminized seeds have always been an attractive option for new growers who are concerned about wasting time and money by starting out with the wrong type of seed. This is especially true if they aren’t sure of what type of hybrid they want or if they aren’t sure of their ultimate choice. Many breeders offer these strains with different color variations as well as different traits in order to attract buyers to their business.
Feminized plants will usually show many desirable traits that include having fewer flowers than standard seeds. Since the plants are typically smaller, they are easier to grow, have more foliage and less seed production than standard seeds, making it easier to get high yields per plant, and they don’t have the same problems that come with regular cannabis seedlings. Most growers choose to have feminized cannabis seeds so that they can grow several of them in order to maximize the amount of flowers and potency.
Feminized cannabis is a highly sought after hybrid because it is believed to be more potent and healthier than its regular counterpart. Some experts also claim that regular strains have too many seeds while feminized varieties only have one or two seeds.