How to Tell the Sex of Marijuana Seed
When you buy marijuana, you are buying a regular seed which is known as a feminized seed. Regular seeds come from only one female and one male parent, and they can produce either male or females of the same species.
Of course, it’s very difficult to tell which gender your regular seed is going to be when you first get to the flowering stage. In general, you can look for a male plant at flowering time, but you won’t be able to tell the sex of the plant based solely on the color of the flowers and buds. There are a few exceptions to this, so make sure you know what you are looking for before you start your growing marijuana plants.
However, the easiest way to tell the difference between the genders of the seed is by the physical appearance of the seeds. While a standard seed should not have any visible brownish or green spots on them, a feminized seed should have a bit of brown tinting to it.
You may also be able to tell which gender of seed is that depending on the location where you are growing your plants. While regular seedlings will grow well in a dark, cool and moist environment, a feminized plant may need a more humid and warmer environment to grow.
If you are growing marijuana outdoors, you should choose a location where the weather is dry all year around. This will ensure that the plants don’t experience any moisture stress during the growing season, but it will also keep your plants from being too much of a problem during the flowering period when the temperature can vary widely from day to night.
However, indoor marijuana growers can benefit from the humid environment that flowering marijuana plant needs. Indoor marijuana growers can enjoy an environment that is just as dry as their outdoor counterparts, but they will still enjoy some mild moisture. Humidity keeps the plant from drying out.
One important thing to consider when deciding on a humidity level is the type of marijuana that you are growing. Different strains require different levels of humidity.
For example, a regular seedling will grow best in a room temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit, but flowering indoor marijuana plants may also require a humidity level of 70%. The amount of humidity that is needed can vary, depending on the plant’s type and whether it is flowering indoors or outdoors. The key to having the right amount of humidity is to know your plants’ needs and take into consideration all the factors listed above.
If you are growing marijuana plants indoors, you can reduce the humidity by providing a misting system with a humidifier. To reduce the humidity level in the room where the marijuana plants are growing, simply mist the plants from time to time. Do not overdo it though!
The misting system does not have to be a continuous stream of water, but it should provide a misting effect. Do not leave the misting system sitting around for too long though, or it will only cause the roots of the plant to dry out.
Misting the plants when you first begin to mist can help you determine which type of misting system is best suited for your situation. However, if you are growing plants in containers, be sure to mist the plants from time to time throughout the growing season.
Misting the marijuana plant’s roots when you first begin to fertilize the plants also helps the roots grow faster. In fact, it can actually speed up the growth process. Misting is also a great way to eliminate weed growth on the roots of the plant and promote plant health as well.
Misting your plants also reduces the risk of fungal infections and prevents root rot, which will slow down the flowering process. In the winter months, misting can help prevent frostbite, another common problem associated with marijuana growing. The moisture in the water will also help to make it easier for the plants to absorb nutrients.