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Who has the best femanize seeds
- Thread starter Sheldong
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There are many out there. Contact the strain maker of the strain you want and ask who carries them as Fem F1's. Most range in price but Fem do seem to start really high. Read up when you can on GA3(gerrabolic acid) not spelled right. We have good results with some of the Dutch master Fem seeds...Just my 2 cents.
KingRalph
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soma's rodelization technique has been less than consistent, and reeferman's has also given a good many males. their methods really are just not up to par...
Female Seeds has consistently impressive female rates. i think they put a bit more into it than just snatching bananas for pollen
if a breeder wants to play god with feminization, they should really have a good strategy, not just snatch herm flowers an hope for the best an sell it at 200% markup. that's why i only trust the ones i've made myself, an Female Seeds to do it right. good luck!
Female Seeds has consistently impressive female rates. i think they put a bit more into it than just snatching bananas for pollen
if a breeder wants to play god with feminization, they should really have a good strategy, not just snatch herm flowers an hope for the best an sell it at 200% markup. that's why i only trust the ones i've made myself, an Female Seeds to do it right. good luck!
hay doc.l what ya mean ?
KingRalph
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yeah that's an interesting statement docleaf lol. ?
the grapefruits i've seen have been some pretty big colas, an people like the sativa high as it is mostly C99. they have pure c99 now, but it's so old school might not be the best choice for small growers hehe they kept it diverse... hooray for royalty?
the grapefruits i've seen have been some pretty big colas, an people like the sativa high as it is mostly C99. they have pure c99 now, but it's so old school might not be the best choice for small growers hehe they kept it diverse... hooray for royalty?
what I n I mean is this...
feminized seed-lines are prone to hermaphrodificy. (king/queen plants)
the way that female seeds are produced is the simplest, quickest and cheapest method of producing seed-lines. selection involves very little skill. it's a case of, "here's a load of clones, see if yo can make one herm..." lol
feminization takes a population of female clones, removes one clone at 15 days into 12/12. stresses subject clone to produce male parts on an otherwise female plant. pollenates remaining population of female clones with pollen. a cheap feminized seedline is the result.
these plants are good to grow, ok to clone for a while, but the genetics aren't strong. obviously for breeding these lines are un-reliable since the hermaphrodific traits may be passed-on in resulting progeny. (hence my no thanks)
most of the standard lines (let alone feminized lines) that get banded about town these days are polyhybrids or f2's. to make an f1 hybrid yo need to use ibl's. lots of seed banks are developing feminized seedlines from their f2 stock. ANYONE can breed-out a feminized f3 line,,,, it really is a joke!
please feel free to explain how yo make a 'feminized f1 hybrid',,,
without adding chemicals that is... :wink:
peace out
dLeaf
feminized seed-lines are prone to hermaphrodificy. (king/queen plants)
the way that female seeds are produced is the simplest, quickest and cheapest method of producing seed-lines. selection involves very little skill. it's a case of, "here's a load of clones, see if yo can make one herm..." lol
feminization takes a population of female clones, removes one clone at 15 days into 12/12. stresses subject clone to produce male parts on an otherwise female plant. pollenates remaining population of female clones with pollen. a cheap feminized seedline is the result.
these plants are good to grow, ok to clone for a while, but the genetics aren't strong. obviously for breeding these lines are un-reliable since the hermaphrodific traits may be passed-on in resulting progeny. (hence my no thanks)
most of the standard lines (let alone feminized lines) that get banded about town these days are polyhybrids or f2's. to make an f1 hybrid yo need to use ibl's. lots of seed banks are developing feminized seedlines from their f2 stock. ANYONE can breed-out a feminized f3 line,,,, it really is a joke!
please feel free to explain how yo make a 'feminized f1 hybrid',,,
without adding chemicals that is... :wink:
peace out
dLeaf
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KingRalph
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i have feminized an ibl x ibl because i did not have a male at the time, so decided to make fem seeds the best way i knew how. the results... no full herms in many many plants, just lots and lots of bud. couple harmless bananas in late flower on a couple of plants. i see that in regular strains as well. it is all in parental selection and methodology, as is the case with getting good results with any breeding. using an ibl for feminization is the best possible scenario for outcrossing and stability and herm suppressing.
Female Seeds also uses a different method than what yo describe docL, and is why their rates are so consistent.
i have seen my ibl x ibl be stressed pretty hard and come out fine as always. a crazy light leak can make a small percentage herm easily... but most all 'normal' plants will herm under wrongful light exposure also. as that's the one thing you're right about there docleaf, but about it. it's not our fault most people can't produce good seed for shit.
i reiterate... poorly made feminized seeds will get you herms, especially if you're a novice grower. well made feminized and female seeds will make you one happy camper. the best way t know if something is quality? research.
Female Seeds also uses a different method than what yo describe docL, and is why their rates are so consistent.
i have seen my ibl x ibl be stressed pretty hard and come out fine as always. a crazy light leak can make a small percentage herm easily... but most all 'normal' plants will herm under wrongful light exposure also. as that's the one thing you're right about there docleaf, but about it. it's not our fault most people can't produce good seed for shit.
i reiterate... poorly made feminized seeds will get you herms, especially if you're a novice grower. well made feminized and female seeds will make you one happy camper. the best way t know if something is quality? research.
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good info. KingRalph 
You are right about the ibls of course. It's case of "here's x2 ibl clones, see if yo can make one of them herm..." lol
Grapefruit [Female Seeds NL] does take lots of abuse
In the future, we expect more and more seedbanks will follow GreenHouse Seeds Co. by reducing the cost of their fem. seedlines to reflect the low running cost involved.
personally, I n I view the whole ethos of fem. lines as a unique way of cutting corners and neglecting 50% of a dioecious species!
peace out
dLeaf
You are right about the ibls of course. It's case of "here's x2 ibl clones, see if yo can make one of them herm..." lol
Grapefruit [Female Seeds NL] does take lots of abuse
In the future, we expect more and more seedbanks will follow GreenHouse Seeds Co. by reducing the cost of their fem. seedlines to reflect the low running cost involved.
personally, I n I view the whole ethos of fem. lines as a unique way of cutting corners and neglecting 50% of a dioecious species!
peace out
dLeaf
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Sheldong said:
Dude is that you man? Well they say pictures are worth a thousand words so how about 50 or 60 pictures. If that is you Dude you have seen my thread so I will not link ya,as far as the others,well I've tried the Power Plant from Dutch Passion not bad lanky as hell but buds everywhere but low on the buzz scale imo. Now any others I cannot say I have been addicted to Female Seeds for years and have grown about everything they have and can say Top Shelf. You see all my bud is gifted to folks who have no idea where it comes from and have heard from them the so called ranking system. I myself am old and not to picky so anything that gives me a good stonin is ok by me. The words they have used and the faces they make kinda makes me all fuzzy inside since only you folks know where it comes from and trust me when you here words like High School days or she slept all freakin memorial day weekend and all it cost me was a 3 doobs of that Ice shit.
But that is another story all together,but if ya need a gurantee I will say this, get yourself some Ice beans grow them out cure them well and if it's not some of THE BEST smoke you have ever had in your life I'll buy ya what ever beans you want no questions asked but I will require some pics if it goes bad for I need proof for I all to well know the power of the Ice.
It's that good.
Mr.Wags
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mrwags
Man that is quite a bold guarantee you are making there about Ice.
It really sounds like a cool strain. lol
Feminized Skunk Special x White Widow, with some Blueberry, and only 8 weeks to finish.
Man that is quite a bold guarantee you are making there about Ice.
It really sounds like a cool strain. lol
Feminized Skunk Special x White Widow, with some Blueberry, and only 8 weeks to finish.
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Wow that is quite a guarantee. I think I may have to take you up on that offer.
I have only grown out NL from Female seeds and had no problems what so ever. It is a great choice for people who dont have the room to house a mother plant. Anyone can find space for 10 or 20 little seedlings until your last harvest comes out.
Let the Breeders do the Breeding.....the Seed producers to the production of the beans.
I have only grown out NL from Female seeds and had no problems what so ever. It is a great choice for people who dont have the room to house a mother plant. Anyone can find space for 10 or 20 little seedlings until your last harvest comes out.
Let the Breeders do the Breeding.....the Seed producers to the production of the beans.
mrwags - how consistent/stable were the ICE you grew?
I myself have bean looking into Female seeds for a while and have become interested in a few of their strains. Its mainly from reading so many positive reports on the stock, and a many of those were from reputable growers. I think there is definately a place for good quality fem seeds for the home grower.
Most reports on other companies fem seeds have been much less positive. i.e. lots of variation, some hermies, too expensive, etc. I really think Female seeds are the best chice at the moment. I am going for their Maroc for outdoor this season and may buy one other strain to try iin the cab.
Ez
I myself have bean looking into Female seeds for a while and have become interested in a few of their strains. Its mainly from reading so many positive reports on the stock, and a many of those were from reputable growers. I think there is definately a place for good quality fem seeds for the home grower.
Most reports on other companies fem seeds have been much less positive. i.e. lots of variation, some hermies, too expensive, etc. I really think Female seeds are the best chice at the moment. I am going for their Maroc for outdoor this season and may buy one other strain to try iin the cab.
Ez
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dont sway the market toward herm beans
Its sounds easy to me for all seedbanks to make all fem beans and put a cap on there market.
Its sounds easy to me for all seedbanks to make all fem beans and put a cap on there market.
NeptHaze said:
I have nor will EVER try to sway anybody anywhere ever.The man simply asked about GOOD female seeds beans and I gave an opinion. As far as hermie rates goes I have had 2 in over 3 years that were caused by me (light on a power strip) that has been documented on this very site. Nept female beans are not for everybody. I've caught hell for years from the old timers saying it was unnatural and the like but man the great buds just kept coming so I kept on growing and as stated before have found the Ice to be the best so far imo. If 21.00 for four beans that will all be female is capping the market I say cap away.
Mr.Wags
Female Seeds is the best bang for your buck, I have grown Grapefruit, Ice and WWxBB and never had a problem. All girls and all good producers. Ice if grown and cured right will knock you on your ass, my favorite is Grapefruit probably the lowest Oder plant I have ever grown and the stone just can't be beat, the best day time smoke I have ever had and the smell when you break it up is amazing.
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I've grown out a bunch of FMS wares outdoors..
Never had a problem with hermies, germ rates..anything..
I think the worst ratio I had was a 4 pack of Maroc...2 seeds didnt pop.. and one was a dwarf mutant like plant..
The one that survived was absolutely goregous.. and an excellent plant..
Easy Bud, Easy Sativa, and Purple Power all had 100% germ rates..and all the plants were hermie free and very easy to grow...perfect for guerrilla growing.. very low maintence..
Thanks to thieves I cant give a full report.
Drag.
Never had a problem with hermies, germ rates..anything..
I think the worst ratio I had was a 4 pack of Maroc...2 seeds didnt pop.. and one was a dwarf mutant like plant..
The one that survived was absolutely goregous.. and an excellent plant..
Easy Bud, Easy Sativa, and Purple Power all had 100% germ rates..and all the plants were hermie free and very easy to grow...perfect for guerrilla growing.. very low maintence..
Thanks to thieves I cant give a full report.
Drag.
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I give Female Seeds a big
Ive been growing out Grapefruit and theyre doing great. The c99 pheno is the keeper tho for ease and final product. The clones from her are going into flower today so well see how they do. But overall for the price, FMS are the way to go.
Ive been growing out Grapefruit and theyre doing great. The c99 pheno is the keeper tho for ease and final product. The clones from her are going into flower today so well see how they do. But overall for the price, FMS are the way to go.
