Do Feminized Plants Flower Faster? (than regular plants)
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I have experience in outdoor cultivation since 1979 and began large-scale indoor cultivation in 1990. Primarily, I've been using regular seeds or clones, particularly clones, since 1999. After a brief hiatus, I'm currently cultivating both indoors and outdoors. Recently, I've decided to experiment with feminized seeds. I'm curious to know if feminized plants bloom quicker than regular ones.
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I'm not interested in speeding up the flowering process; I already know how to do that. My concern is around feminized plants. Despite having three decades of experience growing non-feminized plants, I'm still unsure about them. However, up until now, everything seems fine. There hasn't been any sign of hermaphroditism, they appear just like any typical plant. The calyx to leaf ratio is decent but not outstanding, and the odor strength is at 50%, which is satisfactory for me. The flowering period seems to be average, as others have mentioned, so based on their current appearance, it seems the yield will be quite substantial.
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The question was raised whether female plants bloom more quickly than regular ones. The answer was negative.
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The text communicates that the individual has amassed a large collection of seeds over time, which they carefully store in their freezer. This includes a decade-old Bio-Diesel variant that they are currently cultivating alongside their female plants. Recently, they've transitioned to completely automatic cultivation, while currently germinating over 30 photoperiod plants. They anticipate that approximately half of these may turn out to be male, which they find amusing. They also mention that the space formerly occupied by male plants is quickly taken up by the female ones, which they find rather handy.
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The main message suggests that it is only necessary to begin with half the amount of seedlings, if that makes a difference. The speaker further states that this is not an issue for them as they have thousands of seeds, gathered over several years, stored in their freezer. They are currently growing a decade-old Bio-Diesel variety along with their female plants.
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Raising male plants isn't really an issue, as you can maintain a 50/50 ratio, remove the males, and then create space for the females - it all balances out eventually. Remember, there's a limit to the number of females that can be accommodated in a tent or plot, considering they require space to grow fully. The female plants I'm currently cultivating are limiting the number of additional females I can fit in my tents due to their flower size. The number of female plants in my outdoor plot remains consistent with when I grow regular plants and remove the males. So far, the only noticeable benefit is that these plants are female from the start, which is a good thing. However, being someone who's been involved with this since the mid 70s and attended my first CC in 1990, I'm quite traditional in my approach. With recent legalization in my state, I'm more comfortable expressing my thoughts and experiences on the subject.
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In my homemade car projects, I discovered two male parts yesterday and I anticipate finding another one today. While I believe that these parts, created using CS, might be useless, I'm not going to verify this because I've already discarded them.
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As long as your indoor plant receives more than 12 hours of light, it will remain in the vegetative state.
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The text conveys the user's experience of growing non-feminized cannabis plants for over 30 years and their recent exploration of feminized plants. They share that they haven't noticed any hermaphroditism, the plants appear normal, and have a decent calyx to leaf ratio. They mention that the odor intensity is moderate and the flowering time is regular, which they believe will result in a substantial yield. They are unsure, but suggest that if someone can easily distinguish between male and female plants, they could potentially save money by not investing in feminized seeds. However, they express their curiosity and eagerness to experiment with different types of seeds, including feminized and auto-flowering varieties, as they see feminized seeds as a way to optimize space and energy by avoiding male plants. They share their perspective that time isn't a significant concern unless one runs out of cannabis.
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I appreciate it...
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The user expressed that growing male plants is not an issue because half of them can be removed to make way for the female plants. It's crucial to remember that there's a limit to how many female plants you can grow in a particular area, as they require adequate space to flourish. The user mentioned that the females they're currently cultivating don't allow them to fit more into their growing areas. Despite these plants being female from the start, which is beneficial, the user doesn't see much of an advantage over traditional cultivation methods. They referred to their long history with cannabis, dating back to the mid-70s, and mentioned the recent legalization in their state. They also noted that if it's relevant, only half the number of seedlings need to be started.
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Consider researching autoflowers if you're interested in quicker blooming.
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The speaker mentioned that they discovered two male specimens from their homemade automobile project recently, and they expect to find another soon. They believe these males, created using CS, are sterile, but they have no intention of confirming this, as they have already disposed of them. They also acknowledged hearing that these males do not produce effective pollen. The message was originally sent from their iPhone using the Tapatalk app.
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I believe that feminized plants don't necessarily bloom automatically, unlike auto-flowering ones.
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