Applying ethephon/ethylene to females

[SBNDB]

Would spraying females (pre-flower) with the chemicals to reverse a male possibly inhibit hermaphroditism? Maybe help prevent nanners? Or would it cause an imbalance that would negatively effect the plant? Probably a stupid thought but i was high when it came to me lol.

 

[conor c]

Ethephon only reverses males if I remember correctly yes in females it is meant to inhibit male flower formation from happening

 

[SBNDB]

So im wondering if it would be a form of “hormone therapy” and boost the female hormones up just a little to maybe stave off any male hormones/traits that might be hiding. Hell just enough to prevent nanners would be fkn wonderful. Would be a hard thing for a home grower to test i would imagine.

 

[Budzbuddha]

There has been some scientific studies on the use of ethylene in growing - some as simple as adding a ripe banana or 2 into grow environment and allowing the ripening “ gas off “ to introduce into growing plants. But , there is a caveat ( limitation ) as too much can cause stunting , abnormal growth and other issues.

Although - the “ banana “ method is simple and direct - IMO would also introduce pest issues.

 

[conor c]

So im wondering if it would be a form of “hormone therapy” and boost the female hormones up just a little to maybe stave off any male hormones/traits that might be hiding. Hell just enough to prevent nanners would be fkn wonderful. Would be a hard thing for a home grower to test i would imagine.

Nanners id say are only a issue really if they spit fertile pollen if not it's only really cosmetics of course this might be worth a read bear in mind it's hemp not drug type cannabis they used

Ethephon’s effects on sexual expression and cannabinoid production in monoecious and dioecious varieties of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.): A field trial

In pharmaceutical cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) crops sex distribution plays a pivotal role in influencing the yield and quality of inflorescences. Ma…

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