Fact Checked by Doctor NameWhat are Feminized Marijuana Seeds?
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Feminized marijuana seeds produce female-only plants, whereas regular seeds have a mix of male and female plants.
Most growers prefer female plants, as only females produce the cannabinoid-rich flowers consumed as medicine or recreation.
Regular vs. Feminized Marijuana Seeds
With regular seeds, half the resulting plants will be male. Growers identify and discard males, which cannot produce buds.
Removing males prevents pollination, so females keep generating abundant, potent flowers.
However, regular seeds yield fewer females.
With feminized seeds, nearly 100% of plants will flower as vigorous, high-yielding females. No males means no pollination or seed production – just sticky, THC-rich buds.
Feminized seeds lower waste and raise efficiency. However, a lack of genetic diversity can limit resilience.
Experienced growers sometimes use regular seeds to breed customized strains and then make feminized seeds for growth cycles. Both seed types have trade-offs to consider.
