Feminized Cannabis Seeds

Introduction to Feminized Seeds

Before the advent of feminized marijuana seeds in the 1990s, the only option that growers had was regular seeds. These seeds had an equal chance of growing into male or female plants, so cultivators had to watch their crops daily to spot pollen sacs (the first signs of male plants) and remove them.

If male plants weren’t taken out, pollination would happen and ruin the entire female batch. This issue easily led to wasted time, effort, and money. Then, came feminized seeds.

Feminized cannabis seeds are made by breeding two female plants together. Commercial seed banks use methods like silver thiosulfate, colloidal silver, or rodelization to make one female plant produce seeds and pollinate another female.

Since there are no male parents involved, all the seeds grow into bud-producing sinsemilla plants. With feminized seeds, you can trust that every plant will give you buds.

The benefits and peculiarities of feminized seeds

Now we understand how feminized seeds have transformed the cannabis industry, let’s explore why 420 enthusiasts adore them and the benefits female seeds offer:

• If you need dense buds for smoking, feminized seeds guarantee you’ll get them. Choose regular seeds from our catalog if you want to breed instead.
• Feminized seeds save you money because you always know what you’re getting.
• Cannabis plants from feminized seeds are perfect for cloning.
• We offer a vast selection of feminized seeds, outnumbering the regular selection by many times. More than 1000 strains in our catalog.

How to grow feminized seeds

Female marijuana seeds grow well inside and outside with the right conditions; but first, you need to determine if you’re growing photoperiod or autoflower seeds. The Seed Fair recommends the paper towel germination method for germinating both types of seeds.

• Place your cannabis seeds between two damp paper towels.
• Put your towels and seed in an airtight container (plastic bags or food storage containers work)
• Position the container in a dark, temperature-stable environment (between 65 – 72°F).
• Let the seeds germinate for 2 – 5 days.
• Check on them regularly. When you see roots sprouting, it’s time to plant.

Light Cycle

The light cycle you need depends on whether you pick autoflowering or photoperiod feminized seeds. You can select the right flowering type using our filters.

• For autoflowers: Stick to a cycle of 18/6, 20/4, or 24/0 from seed to harvest. No need to change the cycle between different growth phases.
• For photoperiods:  The light cycle for the seedling stage should be 16/8, and once cannabis reaches the vegetative stage, you can transition into the 18/6 or 20/4 light cycle. Switch to the 12/12 cycle to initiate flowering. Switching to the 12/12 cycle is crucial, your plants will not flower without it.

Watering

When you plant feminized seeds, be gentle with watering to avoid disturbing them. Keep the soil moist but not soggy to prevent moisture problems like damping off. You should use a spray bottle or a gentle watering can to moisten the soil around the seeds, instead of pouring water directly onto them. These guidelines apply to both photoperiod and autoflowering feminized seeds.

Temperature and humidity

Keep the room warm, between 70-85°F (21-29°C) during the day and slightly cooler, 65-75°F (18-24°C) at night. This temperature schedule helps your marijuana seedlings stay viable and healthy.

At the seedling stage, maintain a high humidity level of around 65-80% to enable the female plants to establish roots. As the plants grow, gradually reduce humidity levels to around 40-60% during the vegetative and flowering stages to prevent mold and mildew issues.

Feeding and nutrients

Avoid feeding your seedlings. Begin feeding when the plant reaches the vegetative stage, typically around 3-4 weeks after germination.

You can use organic mixes available for purchase or make your own at home by preparing compost tea or blending food scraps. Check out our blog for tutorials on making organic nutrients and find the ideal feeding schedule there as well.

Why choose the Seed Fair?

At the Seed Fair, we take your growing success seriously. With hundreds of feminized seeds for sale, we offer a high germination guarantee. So, whether you’re shopping for your favorite strains or something brand new, you know you’re getting high-quality, stable seed genetics shipped discreetly to your door. We also provide multiple payment options, live customer support, regular discounts, and free shipping on orders over $99.