{"id":165278,"date":"2022-06-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/?p=165278"},"modified":"2024-07-29T08:51:59","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T06:51:59","slug":"autoflowering-vs-feminized-cannabis-seeds-main-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/autoflowering-vs-feminized-cannabis-seeds-main-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"Autoflowering vs feminized cannabis seeds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>All growers, whether experienced or beginners, when starting their own crops have to decide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/98-autoflowering-seeds\">autoflowering<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/40-feminized-seeds\">feminized seeds<\/a>. The <strong>differences between these two types of seeds<\/strong> can be significant, so we have decided to create a post that provides more information on the subject to assist the grower in this decision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30bc4419477\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30bc4419477\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/autoflowering-vs-feminized-cannabis-seeds-main-differences\/#Characteristics_of_feminized_and_autoflowering_seeds\" >Characteristics of feminized and autoflowering seeds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/autoflowering-vs-feminized-cannabis-seeds-main-differences\/#Autoflowering_seeds\" >Autoflowering seeds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/autoflowering-vs-feminized-cannabis-seeds-main-differences\/#Feminized_seeds\" >Feminized seeds<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/autoflowering-vs-feminized-cannabis-seeds-main-differences\/#Differences_between_feminized_and_automatic_seeds\" >Differences between feminized and automatic seeds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/autoflowering-vs-feminized-cannabis-seeds-main-differences\/#Morphological_structure\" >Morphological structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/autoflowering-vs-feminized-cannabis-seeds-main-differences\/#Light_dependence\" >Light dependence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/autoflowering-vs-feminized-cannabis-seeds-main-differences\/#Flower_quantity_and_quality\" >Flower quantity and quality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/autoflowering-vs-feminized-cannabis-seeds-main-differences\/#How_to_choose_the_ideal_seed\" >How to choose the ideal seed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics_of_feminized_and_autoflowering_seeds\"><\/span>Characteristics of feminized and autoflowering seeds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about the differences between feminized and autoflowering marijuana seeds, it is necessary to clearly understand the <strong>morphological characteristics of each variety<\/strong>. Below is a brief summary of <strong>the structure of each variety<\/strong> and the main factors that could affect the cultivation method.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/diferencias-semillas-feminizadas-automaticas.jpg\" alt=\"Differences between feminized and automatic seeds\" class=\"wp-image-137374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/diferencias-semillas-feminizadas-automaticas.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/diferencias-semillas-feminizadas-automaticas-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/diferencias-semillas-feminizadas-automaticas-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Autoflowering_seeds\"><\/span><strong>Autoflowering seeds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When we talk about autoflowering seeds, we refer to plants that, as their name suggests, <strong>have an automatic flowering type after a pre-set period<\/strong>. This means their flowering is not affected by <strong>light changes and the day-night cycle<\/strong>, allowing them to be grown at any time of the year. The most notable morphological characteristics of this plant include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Small size:<\/strong> The small size of autoflowering plants allows them to be grown on balconies or terraces without taking up much space or attracting attention.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A wide variety of leaves:<\/strong> The quantity and size of the leaves depend on the more or less sativa or indica influence of each autoflowering strain. Generally, this plant appears bushy with <strong>large, dark green leaves.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flowers with little resin:<\/strong> The flowers of autoflowering seeds are usually less dense and with little resin, resulting in a lower amount of cannabinoids compared to feminized seeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>[ppgbo products=&#8221;2271,444,2274&#8243; language=&#8221;en&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feminized_seeds\"><\/span><strong>Feminized seeds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Feminized seeds are the most demanded by growers, as they are designed to produce only female plants. They guarantee the grower a cannabis plant <strong>capable of producing flowers<\/strong>, unlike males. The morphological characteristics of feminized seeds are very different from autoflowering ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Large size:<\/strong> Feminized plants are known for their tall stems and robust structure, often requiring pruning and other cultivation techniques to manage their size, especially in small spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fewer leaves:<\/strong> Unlike autoflowering plants, feminized plants have fewer leaves, leaving more space for the flowers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dense, resinous buds:<\/strong> The flowers of feminized seeds are denser and more resinous, resulting in a higher amount of cannabinoids compared to autoflowering seeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/feminizadas-vs-automaticas.jpg\" alt=\"Feminized vs automatic\" class=\"wp-image-137379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/feminizadas-vs-automaticas.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/feminizadas-vs-automaticas-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/feminizadas-vs-automaticas-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differences_between_feminized_and_automatic_seeds\"><\/span><strong>Differences between feminized and automatic seeds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, the morphological differences between these two varieties, autoflowering and feminized, require <strong>different care when growing them<\/strong>. The characteristics that determine a clear contrast between feminized and autoflowering seeds are mainly three: <strong>morphological structure<\/strong>, <strong>light dependence<\/strong>, and <strong>yield quantity and quality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Morphological_structure\"><\/span><strong>Morphological structure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The morphological structure determines the type of cultivation to be applied and, above all, the use or not of additional cultivation techniques. The low and compact structure of autoflowering plants makes them <strong>perfect for both indoor and outdoor spaces<\/strong>. In contrast, feminized plants have a tall and robust structure that must be managed through pruning when grown in small spaces. In any case, pruning is often discouraged for autoflowering plants, as they have such a rapid flowering type that the plant may not have time to recover.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/auto-vs-femi.jpg\" alt=\"Auto vs femi\" class=\"wp-image-137369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/auto-vs-femi.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/auto-vs-femi-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/auto-vs-femi-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Light_dependence\"><\/span><strong>Light dependence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, the characteristic that truly makes the difference between the two is undoubtedly the <strong>light independence of autoflowering plants<\/strong>. This feature allows them not only to be grown at any season but also to obtain more than one harvest per year. Feminized plants, being seasonal, only <strong>offer one harvest per year<\/strong>; however, autoflowering plants, under optimal conditions<strong>, can offer between 3 and 4 harvests<\/strong>. On the other hand, photoperiod varieties require a lot of attention and, although the amount of flowers can be higher than autoflowering plants, the flowering period is much longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flower_quantity_and_quality\"><\/span><strong>Flower quantity and quality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another advantage of feminized varieties is their abundant production of large, resinous flowers rich in cannabinoids. In contrast, autoflowering plants, needing less time to flower, also <strong>have a more modest yield<\/strong>, with flowers that are less resinous and contain fewer cannabinoids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, it is important to remember that <strong>autoflowering plants can only be grown from a seed<\/strong>, while <strong>feminized plants<\/strong> can be used to produce <strong>mother plants and cuttings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_choose_the_ideal_seed\"><\/span>How to choose the ideal seed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we have seen, the two seed types have very different morphological characteristics and behave differently when grown. For this reason, there is no <strong>ideal seed between the two<\/strong>; each can be chosen according to <strong>cultivation needs and personal use<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you are a beginner grower looking for a plant resistant to any kind of stress, the autoflowering seed is generally recommended. This plant <strong>does not require\n\n specific care<\/strong> and can be grown at any time of the year, offering a quick flowering period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you feel capable of managing a larger, non-light-sensitive plant, you can opt for a feminized seed. This type of plant requires more attention, but when it flowers, it offers large buds in great quantity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All growers, whether experienced or beginners, when starting their own crops have to decide: autoflowering vs feminized seeds. 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