420monster
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So we all can agree that a plants sex is determined by environmental factors but last time I checked it couldn't be pin pointed what those factors are what are your opinions on this article
The different environmental factors that affect plant’s sex
Generally, to have a sinsemilla or a seedless female plant is every grower’s ultimate dream. That’s why growers have been in dire search of ways to ensure that the majority of their seedlings will turn out as females. However, some of the factors affecting the plant’s sex are purely environmental and they are particularly hard to control especially when growing outdoors.
These factors will start to influence the seedling’s sex once it develops 3 pairs of real leaves.
Remember, the seed’s cotyledons are not considered true leaves.
1. Humidity: When the surrounding humidity is high then female plants are more likely to develop. Conversely, a low humidity level increases the chance of developing male plants. Also, if the moisture level of the growing medium is low then male plants are likely to happen. The same condition goes for the seedbed’s moistness.
2. Temperature: If the temperature is low then the grower is more likely to have female plants in his garden. However, if the temperature is high more male marijuana plants will emerge.
3. Nitrogen: To have more females in your cannabis garden, increase nitrogen (N) level. A low nitrogen level will likely create more males.
4. Potassium: Unlike nitrogen, a lower concentration of Potassium (K) will promote the development of female cannabis plants. Oppositely, a higher Potassium level will increase the tendency of having males.
Sex of Plant
Sex of Plant
Note: In order to have more female plants in your garden, increase Nitrogen level and decrease Potassium level during the first2 weeks of development.
5. Environmental Stress: If your seedlings are subjected to any kind of environmental stress then they will likely turn out as males as they mature.
6. Color of Light: A light with blue spectrum generally increases the likelihood of having females, while a red light is favorable if males are wanted.
7. Hours of Daylight: The photoperiod or length of light exposure influences the sex. If seedlings are exposed for about 14 hours then more females will develop. On the other hand, a photoperiod of 18 hours or more will tend to generate more male plants.
8. Soaking: When the seeds are pre-soaked in Gibberellic acid prior to germination then they will most likely become female cannabis plants when they are fully matured.
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The different environmental factors that affect plant’s sex
Generally, to have a sinsemilla or a seedless female plant is every grower’s ultimate dream. That’s why growers have been in dire search of ways to ensure that the majority of their seedlings will turn out as females. However, some of the factors affecting the plant’s sex are purely environmental and they are particularly hard to control especially when growing outdoors.
These factors will start to influence the seedling’s sex once it develops 3 pairs of real leaves.
Remember, the seed’s cotyledons are not considered true leaves.
1. Humidity: When the surrounding humidity is high then female plants are more likely to develop. Conversely, a low humidity level increases the chance of developing male plants. Also, if the moisture level of the growing medium is low then male plants are likely to happen. The same condition goes for the seedbed’s moistness.
2. Temperature: If the temperature is low then the grower is more likely to have female plants in his garden. However, if the temperature is high more male marijuana plants will emerge.
3. Nitrogen: To have more females in your cannabis garden, increase nitrogen (N) level. A low nitrogen level will likely create more males.
4. Potassium: Unlike nitrogen, a lower concentration of Potassium (K) will promote the development of female cannabis plants. Oppositely, a higher Potassium level will increase the tendency of having males.
Sex of Plant
Sex of Plant
Note: In order to have more female plants in your garden, increase Nitrogen level and decrease Potassium level during the first2 weeks of development.
5. Environmental Stress: If your seedlings are subjected to any kind of environmental stress then they will likely turn out as males as they mature.
6. Color of Light: A light with blue spectrum generally increases the likelihood of having females, while a red light is favorable if males are wanted.
7. Hours of Daylight: The photoperiod or length of light exposure influences the sex. If seedlings are exposed for about 14 hours then more females will develop. On the other hand, a photoperiod of 18 hours or more will tend to generate more male plants.
8. Soaking: When the seeds are pre-soaked in Gibberellic acid prior to germination then they will most likely become female cannabis plants when they are fully matured.
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