Male Plants vs Hermies? (Identifying Males)
Male plants produce pollen sacs, hermies have both male and female parts. Both can pollinate females and ruin sinsemilla crops.
Male plants vs hermies? Identify males and pollen sacs—see causes and analyze fast.
Common Causes
- Males: genetics (50% from regular seeds)
- Hermies: stress, genetics, light leaks
How to Tell Which One You Have
Males: clusters of small round pollen sacs at nodes, no pistils. Hermies: pollen sacs growing from female buds.
FAQ
Remove males?
Yes, unless breeding. Males pollinate females causing seedy buds.
Males vs hermies?
Males are fully male from genetics. Hermies are stressed females with male parts.
Use males?
For breeding only. Some make hash from male plants but potency is very low.