Cannabis seeds Feminized

Growing your own cannabis is very rewarding, but it can also be complicated, especially for those new to this fascinating world. There are light cycles, humidity levels, watering times, pests, harvest times... But probably the most important decision takes place before cultivation. Because growing your own marijuana always begins with selecting the most suitable seeds.

The Kannabia Seed Company offers you an extensive range of options for choosing the best marijuana seeds. Our extensive experience in growing the most sought-after strains as well as the quality and trust that goes into each and every one of our products are the reason why you have landed here in the right place to buy marijuana seeds at the best price.

And when it comes to deciding on a specific type of seed, then feminized varieties are without a doubt the most popular and preferred by many breeders. In fact, the current European cannabis seed market confirms that over 90% of growers usefeminized seeds.

Due to the strong commercial orientation of this type of seeds, it is necessary that you know their main characteristics well in order to know whether you also want to be part of this large number of growers and to be able to take full advantage of their advantages.

What are feminized seeds?

To understand the introduction of feminized seeds, you must first know how marijuana pollination works. Cannabis is a plant species that can be moniac, producing two-sex hermaphrodite plants or hermaphrodites, as well as dyadic specimens, i.e. pure and separate male and female plants. But only the female plants produce flower buds, those clustered female flowers that you want at harvest.

To obtain the coveted flower buds, the female cannabis plants are grown in a male-free environment, meaning the males are eliminated before they release their pollen. The pollination and the resulting seed production of the female plants is avoided. This allows the female plants to focus all their energy on flower growth and produce more cannabinoids such as THC and CBD because they are present in higher concentrations in the trichomes of the female flowers.

25 years ago, regular seeds, which produced male and female plants in an ideal 50:50 ratio, were the only option available for growing marijuana strains. Feminized seeds were introduced at the end of the 90s and have since set completely new standards to the delight of growers.

What are the advantages of feminized seeds?

The feminized cannabis seeds produce mainly female plants, which is an effective contribution to optimizing your own marijuana cultivation, because if you can do the calculation without male plants, then you save a large amount of space, resources and production time. These are some of the advantages:

- No sex determination is necessary: Although some varieties show gender identification characteristics early on and before the flowering phase, the majority of cannabis plants only do this as they mature further after the growth phase. With feminized cannabis seeds there is no longer any need to sex the plants, so growers can relax and not have to worry about the male plants.

– Efficiency and savings: The feminized seeds save space, time and resources (such as substrate or fertilizer) by guaranteeing that only female plants will grow in the growing area. The plants will also be consistent in stability, ensuring the maximum number of specimens per square meter. That's why the feminized seeds are the ideal choice for home growers with a limited number of plants.

- Better Genotype: The feminized seeds are excellent for anyone looking for higher plant performance. The breeders of the Kannabia Seed Company carry out a careful genetic selection of the feminized seeds in order to emphasize the special properties of each variety. With a clearly better genotype, the plants will be stronger, more aromatic, more attractive and more productive.

– Optimized breeding from the start: With feminized seeds you can use any type of optimized cultivation and training (SOG, SCROG, LST…) to improve overall performance. The feminized strains can be trimmed from the beginning of the growth phase to control height, maximize light supply and increase yields.

– A wide range of choices: The market for feminized cannabis seeds is incredibly diverse. You can choose feminized versions of autoflowering strains, strains with different dominant cannabinoids or even exclusive limited edition strains that you will only find at Kannabia Seed Company.

Advice for growing feminized marijuana seeds

Once you have selected the feminized marijuana seeds that best adapt to your conditions, then following these five golden rules can help you maximize performance and increase the chances of a successful harvest:

1- Optimal substrate

The substrate for feminized cannabis plants should have a pH value of 5.8 - 6.2, be rich in nutrients and have a loose and well-aerated composition to enable unhindered root growth. A balanced mixture can consist of 50% simple soil (without added fertilizers), 25% perlite or coconut fiber for an air-permeable consistency and 25% worm castings for guaranteed optimal nutrient availability.

2 – Appropriate watering

A typical beginner mistake is excessive watering. It is always better to water regularly and in small amounts than to suddenly flood the substrate. The easiest way to check the water needs of your flower pots is to let them dry out completely. They will now be much lighter and you can even pick them up with one hand without any effort. This is the moment to water them and let the excess liquid drain over the bottom of the flower pots. The difference in weight between the completely saturated and the dried out pots will be an indication of the ideal window for the next watering.

3- Humidity and temperature levels

These are two key factors, which is why you need to make sure they stay within a comfortable range for the plant. As a general guideline, the temperature difference between the lighting phase and the dark should not exceed 10ºC to avoid thermal stress. Typically, marijuana prefers the following temperatures when the lights are on:

– Seedlings/cuttings: 24 – 26 ºC; 70 – 80% relative humidity. Seedlings or cuttings that are allowed to freeze or dry out will die quickly.

– Growth phase: 20 – 25 ºC; 50 – 70% relative humidity. When our cannabis cools below 20ºC during the lighting phase, metabolism slows down.

– Flowering phase: 19 – 24 ºC; 40 – 50% relative humidity. Even slightly lower (30%) during the last weeks before harvest to avoid problems with fungi.

4- When it comes to nutrients, less is more

If you're growing in a substrate, you won't need to add nutrients every time you water (unless you're using a hydroponic system): you can use a standard potting mix and later supplement with liquid nutrients specifically designed for Growth or flowering phases are designed. Over-fertilizing plants must be avoided at all costs because it is always easier to add nutrients than to remove them. The first sign of over-fertilized plants are burnt and claw-like leaf tips.

5- Prevention is fundamental

When it comes to plagues, it's better to be safe than sorry. Therefore, appropriate preventive measures are the first step to avoid any pest infestation. And the best place to start is with a safe environment so your plants can thrive. Make sure your grow area is always clean and as germ-free as possible. Due to the large number of hungry insects eager for your marijuana, early detection of an infestation is the order of the day. Each pest has different symptoms and control options. Knowing the enemy allows you to stay ahead, even when you can't see him, but know he's there.

What light cycle do feminized plants need indoors?

When growing indoors, you have total control over the light cycle, which is why feminized seeds allow you to control both the start and duration of the growth and flowering phases. During the growth phase you should choose 18 hours of light and 6 hours of darkness (18/6). To initiate flowering, you need to reduce the light hours similar to the outdoors and switch to a 12/12 cycle. Keep in mind that Indica strains require 8-9 weeks to complete the flowering phase, while Sativa strains require 9-10 weeks.

Where can feminized seeds be grown outdoors?

For outdoor cultivation you need suitable climatic conditions, so make sure that your plants receive at least 6 - 7 hours of direct natural light every day and that they are not exposed to temperatures below 18 ºC or above 33 ºC. The Mediterranean climate is considered one of the best for growing cannabis because it is temperate, sunny and has good humidity conditions. If you live in a more northern region or in a continental or Atlantic climate characterized by very cold winters and short hot summers with frequent rainfall, then you will need more resistant varieties to cope with the harsh weather conditions. Under these circumstances, it is advisable to protect yourself against the adverse conditions with a greenhouse or other protective system.

Can feminized seeds be bisexual?

When feminized cannabis seeds first came onto the market, some growers worried that the resulting plants would be unstable hermaphrodites. These fears turned out to be largely unfounded and with the constant improvement of feminization techniques, this problem only occurs very rarely.

However, even a female plant can mature and develop intersexual tendencies under certain stressful situations (temperature fluctuations, irregular light cycles, physical damage, etc.). The development of stable feminized seeds is also about suppressing such tendencies. Kannabia Seed Company has spent years perfecting the process of feminized reproduction as well as breeding and stabilization protocols so that home growers can reduce the danger of bisexual plants to an absolute minimum.

How much do the feminized seeds cost?

When they were introduced, feminized cannabis seeds were more expensive than regular cannabis seeds, often many times over. Fortunately, today there are many different varieties of feminized marijuana seeds with excellent characteristics and absolutely affordable, giving growers access to a wide range for their money.

Where can you buy feminized cannabis seeds at the best price?

It is always advisable to choose feminized marijuana seeds with a quality guarantee, such as those you will find in our Adonhusa online store. There we continue to expand our selection of varieties and many of them have emerged in response to the needs that our customers have communicated to us over the years.

If you are ready to buyfeminized cannabis seedsand at the best price, remember to take a look at our catalog to analyze all their characteristics in the smallest detail, especially the new releases that we release every season! For the Kannabia Seed Company we are ready to help you with the to help you get the most out of your harvest and enjoy everything this incredible plant has to offer.