First time grower-embarassing question

:o :o Ok, I'm really embarassed to have to ask this, but this is my very first time and I'm trying to learn, but what is a hermie? hermaphrodite? Does it mean the plant has no sex? I guess that's bad from what I've read, but could someone explain why? I didn't even want to ask, cause I look like an idiot, but I want to do this right. I read that leaking light into my closet during the dark period could cause this, is this true? And one more thing, what is the best light/dark ratio? Thanks to anyone that can help me.:o :o

Hello PoohCat21,

A hermie plant means that it carries both sexes. This can cause problems for growers who are not interested in seed production because the plants will pollinate themselves. As far as light leaks, I have never experienced a plant turning hermie from it but I did notice a much longer flowering period, than with total darkness. As far as photoperiods go a 12/12 light cycle will induce flowering. For veg, I run 24 hr light.

Yeah, a hermie plant means that the plant is male and female, but normally you can just pull the male balls off and carry on flowering as normal.

12/12 is the only light/dark cycle that will work properly.

As for veg, i wouldnt go 24/0 .... It works but 18/6 is better. Give the plant the dark cycle it would get naturally.

like they all said,

the problem with hermies (hermaphrodites) is that they produce seeds and yield less bud. Obviously this less than desirable.

most people veg between 4-8 weeks (24/0 light cycle).
then after your plant has gotten big enough swith the light cycle to 12 hours on, 12 hours off (12/12). This period (flowering) usually takes 8-9 weeks. Remember that your plant will probably double in size at least. During the flower phase you want to make sure there are no interuptions in the dark period... this is one of the things that will turn a female plant into a hermie.

No questions here are stupid, if you have anymore ask away, thats what this place is for.

goodluck!
JPG

No questions here are stupid, if you have anymore ask away, thats what this place is for.

goodluck!
JPG


EXACTLY

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Thanks so much guys, there is just so much to learn, my brother in law grows outside, and it's some pretty good shit. It knocked me on my ass and I guess cause he's growing outside it isn't as complicated? Thanks again.

i started some plants and their growing preetty good, but i want the buds to be real big and i want the plant to grow fasterand i also want to make the weed stronger when i hit it so if yall can help please do

It's so great when you realize that you can ask any question you need here. In my opinion, these boards are better than books or dvd's.

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It's so great when you realize that you can ask any question you need here. In my opinion, these boards are better than books or dvd's.

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well, not all the DVD's

LOL

Ya I agree I got these Duck Tales DVD cartoons. Man I could watch those for hours. I may have some silver hair but my mind is still age 8.

Hermaphrodite - A plant that has only hermaphrodite reproductive structures. In angiosperm terminology a synonym is monoclinous from the Greek "one bed".

Monoecious - having unisexual flowers, conifer cones, or functionally equivalent structures of both sexes appearing on the same plant; from Greek for "one household".

Dioecious - having unisexual flowers, conifer cones, or functionally equivalent structures occurring on different individuals; from Greek for "two households".
* Because many dioecious conifers show a tendency towards monoecy (that is, a female plant may sometimes produce small numbers of male cones or vice versa), these species are termed subdioecious (McCormick & Andresen, 1963).
* In angiosperm terminology, diclinous ("two beds") includes all species with unisexual flowers, although particularly those with only unisexual flowers, i.e. the monoecious and dioecious species.

Gynoecious - has only female reproductive structures; the "female" plant.

Androecious - has only male reproductive structures; the "male" plant.

Gynomonoecious - has both hermaphrodite and female structures.

Andromonoecious - has both hermaphrodite and male structures.

Trimonoecious (polygamous) - male, female, and hermaphrodite structures all appear on the same plant.

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Duck Tales is the shit. Abso-fucking-lutely.

I still have 3 VHS' from when I was a young lad. :D

My respect just grew for you in a big way, Karma Gorilla.

i am glad you said no questions here are stupid gnowm cause i must say i dident know what a hermie was eigther but i do know now there is one question tho what does a hermie look like and can ya tell when it is a couple of weeks old with its first good set off leafs
thanks all

not till you sex. sometimes not till they begin or are half way through flowering but its rare and not that many male flowers.

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Duck Tales is the shit. Abso-fucking-lutely.

I still have 3 VHS' from when I was a young lad. :D

My respect just grew for you in a big way, Karma Gorilla.

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Ah man. There was like, Scroodge Mcduck, and they would all like, go on zany adventures. Yeah, that show was the shit.