The last time I grew, I had a major hermie problem. I mean 50% of my plans went hermie. What causes this? What did I do wrong or better yet what can I do to prevent this. I ended up with seeds galore. The hermies were so bad that there was male parts smack dab in the middle of the bud. Is there any chemical I could use to ward this off. What kind of mistakes could cause such a massive infestation of them?
MAJOR hermie problem
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swansong
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The four main factors (in order of importance).
1. Good seed genetics. (avoid bagseed)
2. No light leaks.
3. Acceptable temperature range.
4. Let the plant grow in veg for at least 25-30 days. (applies to seeds rather than cuttings)
Pay attention to these four things when you grow, and hermies wont be a problem.
1. Good seed genetics. (avoid bagseed)
2. No light leaks.
3. Acceptable temperature range.
4. Let the plant grow in veg for at least 25-30 days. (applies to seeds rather than cuttings)
Pay attention to these four things when you grow, and hermies wont be a problem.
I am thinking I might be having all of those problems. It was cold for my last grow. I think I may have had light leaks at the door. But the light outside of the door was not too bright. But who knows, I am newbie at this.
So there is nothing I can add to my mixture that can ward this off?
So there is nothing I can add to my mixture that can ward this off?
swansong
Active Member
no, you cant prevent hermies using chemicals. The best bet is to buy some decent genetics, then you are starting with lower risk plants. You only need to keep the plants warm for the first few weeks of life, after that lower temperatures wont do the plants any harm as long as its not proper cold.