What’s the difference between feminized and regular seeds? At first look one can’t really appreciate the differences between regular and feminized seeds. Regular seeds come from a crossing between an adult (XX) and a female (XY) so their DNA has both genders, which means they will reveal one or two differences between each parent and each flower. For example, while the sperm from an adult male will contain both an X and a Y chromosome, that sperm will only have an X if it has an interest in a woman, or if it is of a certain gender. A female-to-male cross will result in either a Y or an X but not both.
So, on the one hand feminized seeds allow you to get more pollen into your garden because the resulting plants will have a greater number of seeds that can germinate and start growing. On the other hand, they have more cons than pros. They are expensive to buy since you would have to pay for their shipment and handling costs as well as any pesticides used during their production. Also, it takes longer for them to sprout so you may have to wait over a year before you see any real results from planting them. If you are concerned about the effect of chemicals on your crops and you don’t want to expose yourself or your family to them, then an organic garden is definitely not for you.
Another option is to make feminized seeds so you can save even more money and use them yourself. This can be easily accomplished by finding high-quality and selective breeders who can make these strains for you at a reasonable price. You can then grow these in hydroponic spaces provided by professional hydroponic dealers. You can then harvest your feminized plants and enjoy all the benefits of having regular seeds, without any unwanted side effects.
