First time making my own seeds. Separating males and females. Questions.

elfo777

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Hello, I have found two strains that I like and bought regular seeds (pakistan chitral kush) and feminized seeds (white strawberry skunk).

I researched a bit and I will get regular seeds from pollinating a feminized seed with a male regular seed. If I understand correctly, I will get F1 (hybrid vigour) seeds. Correct me if im wrong.

Now my real question is: how do I separate males and females? I know people kill males as soon as they show up, but I want to find a good male and keep it for making some seeds. Problem is, I only have one grow room, but I have an additional CFL light (120W) maybe I could use this while male balls develop(keeping it away from the others)? Do I have to wait more for pollen to be viable?

Shall I separate them as soon as balls show up? When is the best time to collect pollen? Basically I want to know if there is a safe way to keep them together and get pollen at the same time without destroying my entire grow.

I have a 400w HPS, 3x3 cabinet (one square meter, im european).

Thanks for any help
 

nfhiggs

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Basically I want to know if there is a safe way to keep them together and get pollen at the same time without destroying my entire grow.

I have a 400w HPS, 3x3 cabinet (one square meter, im european).

Thanks for any help
No, not really. The pollen is carried in the air by the slightest air movement. You need to have a plan to completely isolate the male plant from the females. COMPLETELY.
 
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