Stark Raving
Active Member
I'd like to hear some opinions on feminized seeds in general. So far, I just don't like em. I've found them sensitive to stress (even the smallest amount of pruning tends to affect them), they have a strong tendancy to go hermie (this is what I hear, not my own experience. Hasn't happened to me yet), and they don't clone well.
That said, I don't have a whole lot of experience with seeds. Once I find a mother plant I like from a particular strain, I like to keep her going, and replace her with her own clones when she gets tired. Therefore, I don't do a lot of seeds, but I am starting to do more, since I want to add more strains to my collection, and I'm gaining enough experience that I am becoming more picky with the plants I keep.
I'd love to hear your experiences, both seasoned growers and new growers alike. Is there any tips for feminized seeds? Do you find they have common problems or is the success of a seed more dependant of the strain when it comes to fems? Is there different cloning techniques that you find work better with them?
For now, I am going to stay away from feminized seeds, but I never like to completely shut the door on things.
That said, I don't have a whole lot of experience with seeds. Once I find a mother plant I like from a particular strain, I like to keep her going, and replace her with her own clones when she gets tired. Therefore, I don't do a lot of seeds, but I am starting to do more, since I want to add more strains to my collection, and I'm gaining enough experience that I am becoming more picky with the plants I keep.
I'd love to hear your experiences, both seasoned growers and new growers alike. Is there any tips for feminized seeds? Do you find they have common problems or is the success of a seed more dependant of the strain when it comes to fems? Is there different cloning techniques that you find work better with them?
For now, I am going to stay away from feminized seeds, but I never like to completely shut the door on things.