Though the term has previously been used mainly by law enforcement, “weed and seed” has now become part of the cannabis terminology. It makes references to the gender of cannabis plants and what grows between the nodes.
Weed and seed can seem like a complex thing, but it can be easier than you think to identify female and male weed seeds. Being able to distinguish between the two is particularly important for growers and breeders. Here are a few reasons why weed and seed is a critical thing to know.
Female Marijuana Plants
As mentioned, the concept of weed and seed is focused on the relationship between male and female cannabis plants. Female plants are the only ones capable of producing high-THC buds. Male plants won’t have the psychoactive effects that females do.
Once fertilized, female plants will spend most of the time producing seeds rather than actually growing flowers and THC nugs. Female seeds should be kept together if the plan is to cultivate them into a sellable product.
Male Marijuana Plants
Male plants have slightly smaller pollen sacs. These are used primarily to spread seeds, while the females have stigmas that catch pollen from the male plants. Though they work in cohesion, be careful because male plants can potentially contaminate female plants. Identifying the sex is critical before the reproduction cycle of the plant starts to kick in. Otherwise, you may experience contamination and need to start the entire process over again.
