All cannabis enthusiasts are familiar with the fact that male plants don’t yield any smokable bud, and have to be removed from the grow area ASAP. Among our hard-hitting feminized picks are White Widow and Royal Haze, both High Times Cannabis Cup winners, and countless other favourites like Royal Cheese, OG Kush, Bruce Banner #3, and Jack Herer. Take a look around; you’ll be surprised at some of the feminized finds in our fully-stocked catalogue!
Created by Humboldt Seeds, San Bacio Gelato has a lot in common with its Italian ice cream namesake. Sweet, fruity, and spicy flavour notes make this strain nothing short of a delicacy. This is an overall rewarding grow that offers up dense and plentiful buds sure to put a smile on your face time and time again.
Purple Matcha provides massive amounts of spicy and stoning flowers. Her canopy peaks at the height of a medium-sized tree, and every bud packs enough THC to turn a good day into a great one.
Offering some substantial yields and decadent flavours, L.A. Gelato is a perfect strain for experienced home growers and those new to the party. Once harvested, you can expect some sweet and spicy buds that will tantalise your palate (much like actual gelato) and an uplifting, relaxing high powered by high THC levels.
Black Harlequin hails from impressive, award-winning parentage. Yet, this indica-dominant CBD-heavy strain has many exciting quirks even her ancestors can't offer. So, if you are searching for a soothing smoke to relax with at the end of a long day, Black Harlequin will provide the goods.
No, you didn't imagine this strain in your sleep. Blue Dream is the real deal. This offering from Nirvana boasts impressive parentage that makes for a fruity flavour and an uplifting high. Coupled with easy growth and a fast flowering phase, this strain offers plenty to daydream about.
Bruce Cookies is derived from two heavy-hitters, and hits pretty hard herself. Original Sensible took everything you love about Bruce Banner #3 and Do-Si-Dos OG to make a strong, sweet, and potent strain sure to give you a good time, every time. She's easy to grow and maintain, and her yields will keep you going for a long time. If you like indicas, there is very little not to like here.
From the good people at Purple City Genetics comes Gushers x Strawnana. If you're searching for a strain bursting with flavour and capable of inducing a relaxing and creative high, this could very well be the one for you. Easy to grow and maintain, you'll be gushing with excitement once you bring these buds in.
Kush Mints x Strawnana is a hybrid strain that deserves your full attention. Buds bursting with strong aromas and flavours are your reward for growing this strain. With sizable yields and a relaxing high, there's very little not to like.
Reeking of sweetness, fuel, and citrus, Runtz x F1 Durb x Gushers isn't afraid to turn a few heads. With some highly impressive parents, this strain is aimed at those seeking max flavour and an evenly balanced high. Good yields only sweeten an already sweet deal.
If you're stuck on what strain to try next, Original Glue could very well be the one for you. This strain offers rich flavours and aromas that merge with a strong high to induce some serious relaxation, exactly when you need it most.
Calling BSB Genetics’ Blackberry Rocks powerful may be an understatement given that this girl measures an earth-shattering 33%(!) of THC. This ultra-potent indica is also scoring high with extreme resin production and she tops it all up with a fabulous fruity flavour profile. A superb choice for cannabis connoisseurs who love it stroooong and a perfect strain for concentrates!
The Runtz by BSB Genetics is a rare Californian strain that will satisfy even the most demanding connoisseurs: Tantalising sweet fruit flavours and zesty freshness can easily make you forget about her staggering potency. THC levels nearing 30% make The Runtz a respectable heavy-hitter that will have you flying high in no time.
If beastly potency, mouth-watering flavours, and exceptional brevity are what you seek, Bomberry Glue Auto will knock your socks off. Created in a collab between Zamnesia and Bomb Seeds, Bomberry Glue Auto combines two famous strains into an outright explosive autoflower. Expect sky-high THC levels, a "berry good" taste, and bombastic yields! ***...
A unique blend of decadent strains, Rosso Corsa provides more than just gorgeous red flowers. This strain offers superb potency alongside mouth-watering flavours as the reward for an easy growing cycle. Coupled with a relaxing high of great significance, you can be sure that Rosso Corsa is a strain deserving of your utmost attention.
Those looking for an award-winning, great-tasting, and easy-to-grow strain wrapped up in a premium package have well and truly found it with Sorbetto. From the team at Aficionado French Connection comes a strain that delivers in all areas, and is sure to impress even the most seasoned of stoners.
When tackling a homegrow project for the first time, it can be a little tricky to figure out what seeds will work best for your setup. Feminized is a word you’ll often see when browsing for cannabis seeds. Alongside regular seeds and autoflowering seeds, feminized seeds are one of the most common types available on the market today. But what are feminized seeds? And how do they differ from the other types? We've put together a guide that will get you clued-up about feminized cannabis seeds in no time.
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Feminized seeds are a specially bred type of cannabis seed that is modified to remove the male chromosome (Y chromosome). This allows for exclusively female plants, which are the types most home-growers are looking for. Female plants produce more THC and CBD compared to their male counterparts, making for more potent and higher-quality bud. However, if you're looking to produce seeds, feminized plants won't be viable without initially being pollinated by a male plant.
While feminized seeds are guaranteed to produce female plants, there is a separate term known as "photoperiod" that is often lumped into the "feminized" description as well. See, photoperiod simply denotes cannabis plants that bloom according to the light cycle, rather than age. This is as opposed to "autoflowering" varieties. So, when you hear someone speak about feminized seeds, it's likely they're automatically including photoperiod within that description as well. From here on out, our description of feminized seeds will also include the photoperiod designation.
Feminized cannabis seeds, no matter which ones you choose, are usually straightforward to cultivate, produce high-quality buds, and can be grown indoors or outside, making them ideal for first-time growers and the more experienced alike.
By default, regular cannabis seeds will produce both male and female plants. For the longest time, it really came down to luck as to whether your seeds sprouted more females or males. It wasn't until the 1990s that new methods for cultivating solely feminized seeds were created.
Feminized seeds are produced using one of two methods. The first involves stressing the female plant during its flowering cycle. Known as Rodelization, it can be achieved by extending the time a plant takes to flower, usually via disruption of its light cycle.
As a rule of thumb, flowering cannabis plants should receive 12 hours of sunlight and 12 of darkness. Decreasing or increasing the light cycle will inflict stress on the plant, causing it to grow pollen sacs and self-pollinate in a final act to fertilise itself. This stress is harmless to the plant overall, and ultimately increases the chances of producing feminized seeds.
Although Rodelization is seen as the most natural way to produce feminized seeds, it is not always the most reliable method, at times resulting in a mixture of male and female seeds. While the chances are higher using the Rodelization method compared to letting the plant flower naturally without interruption, there is another, more reliable way of producing feminized seeds.
This method of creating feminized seeds involves spraying the flowering plant with colloidal silver. Colloidal silver is a combination of pure silver and distilled water. This concoction offers a safe and stable way of producing feminized seeds without any untoward genetic modification. While this has become the industry standard, many have taken to using this method on their home-grown plants.
This is achieved by simply applying the spray to the plant for a few days during the flowering cycle. Much like the Rodelization method, the plant will begin to form pollen sacs which will contain all-female pollen, giving her a near 100% chance of the resulting seeds being female. It is important to note that once the plant has been sprayed with colloidal silver, it should not be used. Dispose of it once the seeds have been harvested.
As mentioned, feminized seeds are often highly sought-after by novice growers and the more experienced alike. There are many advantages to feminized seeds compared to regular or autoflowering.
Feminized seeds are often best suited for, and most popular among, indoor growers. Knowing that each plant is guaranteed to produce buds is a huge benefit, as it allows growers to set up their grow room to maximise health and output. This makes for little to no wasted space, and no failed attempts at germinating.
Moreover, through the use of a consistent lighting setup, growers have complete control over how long their feminized plants stay in the vegetative stage. Plants require at least 13 hours of light each day to stay in veg. Allowing the plant to stay in this stage longer will increase its size, and potentially its production later on. Unlike the time-based autoflowering varieties, by decreasing the light cycle to 12 hours on and 12 hours off, feminized (photoperiod) plants will enter the flowering stage.
Couple that with the fact that most feminized varieties are hardy and low-maintenance, and it’s plain to see why growing feminized seeds is the most obvious choice for the budding indoor cultivator.
As feminized seeds don't automatically progress into bloom (without a change in seasons outdoors or grower interference indoors), many growers choose these specimens to test out training methods. After all, feminized seeds have time to recover from any stress before moving into the flowering phase.
Plus, rather than wasting time defoliating and super cropping plants that may end up turning out male, feminized seeds allow growers to dedicate all the time and energy they can to maximising the results of their female plants.
There are many tried and tested techniques available, as well as some newer techniques. All methods have the end goal of producing the highest quality and quantity of buds possible.
An elevated form of LST (low-stress training) is known as ScrOG (screen of green). This technique involves weaving branches through a mesh screen to control the height and development of the plant. ScrOG allows the plant to grow laterally with more branches and potentially more/bigger buds. Given the energy needed to execute a successful ScrOG, you don’t want to waste your time with anything but feminized seeds.
There are also HST (high-stress training) methods you can use on female plants. These include topping and super cropping. Both methods involve “damaging” the plant to some degree, either by removing part of the plant entirely (as with topping), or by bending and breaking the inside of branches (super cropping). The goal of topping is ultimately to create two main branches to support more buds, as well as general height management. Super cropping is often combined with other training methods, and encourages the plant to grow bushier and, hopefully, bear more buds.
Large yields are entirely possible with feminized strains, especially when you consider there are no male plants to deal with. The fact that growers can keep feminized strains in veg for an extended period doesn't hurt either. The correct use of any of the above training methods will undoubtedly provide a much higher return than plants left to grow as normal. However, yield potential depends on the experience and circumstances of the grower, as well as genetics. For example, a restricted grow space will automatically limit the amount each plant can produce.
That said, picking the right feminized seeds can help you make up for any limitations. Find strains that are naturally predisposed to churning out massive hauls. Or, if you really can’t accommodate super-productive plants, choose some highly potent strains instead. That way, you’ll get more bang for your buck.
Feminized seeds have the potential to offer up increased potency. With consistently higher levels of THC and CBD than autoflowers, seeds are available in a wide variety of strains. High-quality cannabis is surely in the cards. Similar to a plant’s yield potential, its exact potency is determined not only by genetics, but by the grower’s ability, environment, and experience. Still, thanks to innovative breeding efforts, high-quality feminized seeds should ultimately deliver reasonably potent and flavourful buds regardless of the grower’s experience level.
While growing cannabis isn't always a walk in the park, feminized seeds are completely on your side to make the job easier. With marijuana seeds that are guaranteed to produce female plants, half the battle is already won. With no wasted plants, it's just a matter of choosing whether to grow the plant indoors or outdoors. If you're a little stuck on which option might be best for you, we've put together a little guide to help you make sense of the choices available.
Feminized seeds have soared in popularity due to their ability to be grown at home with relative ease. Whether you're looking at a simple home setup, hydroponics, or thinking of trying the training methods mentioned above, these seeds give you the freedom to do what you will. Plus, since you don't have to rely upon the weather, you can grow cannabis at any time of the year!
Getting started is simply a case of allocating a grow space. However, there are some initial setup costs that you’ll need to consider to maximise your growing area fully. Investing in pots, a lighting kit, fans, carbon filters, nutrients, and a grow tent will ensure your homegrow is ready to flourish. Additional costs such as electricity will also play a role in the upkeep of your plants.
Now that you have your grow kit, you're ready to begin your venture into growing feminized cannabis seeds. While some cannabis plants just require a little watering and can be left to grow by themselves, other plants will need a bit more of a hands-on approach. While water is essential, light, nutrients, and temperature all play significant roles as well. Getting these variables right will help your plants immeasurably.
Many growers will opt for an 18/6 light cycle during the vegetative growth stage to help maximise growth without spiking the energy bill. This cycle replicates the typical light cycle of the summer and keeps feminized plants in the vegetative stage until the grower is ready to induce flowering. Many use the 18/6 rule for 4–8 weeks before switching to a 12/12 light cycle for flowering.
As the weeks pass, you'll see vast changes in your cannabis plant. Be active with upkeep and maintain the branches with occasional pruning if your strain is prone to growing out. Each strain has its own recommended flowering time, so keep an eye out, and you'll be enjoying those buds in no time at all.
Growing feminized marijuana seeds outdoors could also be a viable option. Many opt to grow inside because it offers more discretion and control over the light cycle; but, if you have the luxury to do so, and the climate and environment to accommodate, it's worth growing outside.
Much like growing indoors, it is crucial to find a suitable space for your plants to develop: somewhere they will get lots of sun, but will also be protected from strong winds and storms. Outdoor growing projects generally require a little less kit than those indoors. Natural light and weather conditions will help your plant flourish, so there's no need for any additional lighting or accessories.
Once you've decided on where you'd like to grow your plants, you're practically good to go. It's time to germinate those seeds. Planting your feminized cannabis seed in nutrient-rich soil will give it the best start possible.
Do be aware that growing feminized plants outdoors gives you less control over when they enter the flowering stage. If you time things right, you can still train your plants during veg and have them recover before they enter bloom, but you ultimately can't control the natural light cycle.
Moreover, factors such as pests can potentially impact the healthy development of your plants. Be extremely vigilant by routinely checking for any wayward looking leaves. Removing them by hand before they affect the entire plant will save you a lot of headaches in the long-run. So, protect your plants, and they'll look after themselves.
Whether you're looking for straightforward growing outside or something more adventurous with training, patience is key when growing feminized cannabis. Just provide some support when your plant needs it, and those sweet buds will be yours before you know it.
Now that you have the information, where can you pick up your feminized seeds? For an extensive selection of cannabis seeds, head straight to the Zamnesia Seedshop. Here you can find the latest and highest-rated strains of feminized cannabis seeds available. Whether you're after an uplifting sativa hybrid, a relaxing indica, or anything in between, the Zamnesia seed bank has got you covered!