Georgia Pie Strain Review & Grow Guide
At Raw Genetics, we are certainly no strangers to the Georgia Pie strain. This robust…
Hello, fellow enthusiasts! I’m excited to share some behind-the-scenes insights from Raw Genetics. Today, I’ll delve into one of our core techniques—using Silver Thiosulfate (STS) to reverse the sex of our plants, enabling us to produce feminized seeds. After you read through this, you should feel confident embarking on your own feminized seed production journey.
At Raw Genetics, we prioritize the practical benefits of feminized seeds, which streamline our breeding and selection processes. Creating your own STS mix is easy and cost-effective. This method eliminates the need to remove male plants, conserving space and resources and enhancing the efficiency and speed of the selection process.
I typically order these two components: as long as the sodium thiosulfate is anhydrous, you can source it from any reliable supplier. From my experience, silver nitrate crystals are consistent across different suppliers, and there are many options available for ordering both parts of the mix. Check out my recommendations for STS that will help streamline your feminized seed production. If you want some prime examples of feminized seeds, visit Raw Genetics’ online store.
Silver Nitrate Crystals – The Science Company
Sodium Thiosulfate Anhydrous – The Science Company
Preparing the STS solution is straightforward, but it’s important to follow the protocol to ensure optimal results. Here’s how:
We apply the STS solution (“D”) during the vegetative stage, starting about 2 weeks before switching the light cycle to initiate flowering. Continue spraying the reversed plants for an additional two weeks before starting flower on the pollen-receiving plants. We spray our plants daily or every other day until day 21 of flowering, when pollen typically begins to show. The frequency of applications and ratios of the mix may be adjusted based on each plant’s response.
It’s advisable to have a separate space for staging the reversal to manage the corresponding plants that will receive pollen. We typically flip the females on days 14-16 of flowering the reversal plants. This helps ensure the reversed plants align with the cycle of the pollen-receiving plants. Pollen production on most reversed plants takes about 5-6 weeks.
Handling STS requires careful attention at Raw Genetics. We always use gloves and eye protection during preparation—PPE is key to ensuring your safety. Remember, plants treated with STS are solely for seed production and are not intended for consumption.
Using STS is just one of the many techniques available for reversing plants in today’s market. There are a variety of premixed sprays and other methods to deliver silver for reversals. A quick Google search can provide more information.
I hope this provides a glimpse into the techniques we use at Raw Genetics to ensure the highest quality in feminized seeds. Stay tuned for more insights and happy growing!