BREEDERREGULARSEEDS

Sex identification becomes possible several weeks into growth, when small structures appear at the nodes where branches meet the main stem. Plants grown from regular seeds must be inspected closely at this stage, since males develop rounded pollen sacs while females show fine, hair-like pistils. Removing males promptly prevents unintended pollination in a crop where seedless harvests are the goal. A magnifying glass and a daily check during the transition period make the process considerably more reliable.