Quote Originally Posted by chongman420
A couple questions: #1- Are these plants big/old enough to start flowering? They have been vegging for 2 months and they are about 18 inches tall. #2- Can a rootbound condition cause hermaphrodite plants? #3- Besides NL99, NL, and C99, what are some other low odor strains? Thanks!
#1 Yup, most plants (but not all) are sexually mature enough to flower after about 4-5 weeks. Some growers like to wait until the nodes start alternating to switch to flowering, but due to height/time constraints, other growers like to force earlier. Can't quite tell by your pictures, but it looks like your nodes are already alternating.

#2 Rootbound conditions can stress plants. Stress can cause hermaphrodites. So while the act of being rootbound probably won't cause hermies, the stress they go through with locked out nutrients, slower nutrient/water uptake, etc., can cause it.

#3 You've already listed the biggest low-odor strains that I know of. I use a carbon filter, and so even with the skunkiest strains I've grown, I've rarely noticed an overpowering odor. I'll tell you this: if you're not wanting to deal with heavy odors, stray away from Skunk/Skunk hybrids, dominant Afghanis, and most "White" strains. Some have a very pungent veg stage, while others get really smelly in flower. Some strains are ridiculously odiferous in both stages of growth.

If smells are an issue, think of running a carbon scrubber to an active exhaust in the growroom. That makes a HUGE difference. Take care. :jointsmile: