I have some plants growing in my tomato bed (which is not where the rest of my female plants are) and two of them are hermaphrodites. I planted these later than the females because I wasn't sure what they were and wanted to segregate them. (These are from my own seeds so they aren't feminized.) As I suspected, most are male, one I still can't sex, and two are hermies. I guess there's no way of knowing why they're hermaphrodites. If it's genetics I assume the seeds from them would likely grow into hermies as well. If it's environmental, would the seeds be feminized? And if I sprayed them with colloidal silver would the seeds from them be feminized? Any advice would be much appreciated!
"Hey there! Thanks for sharing your experience with hermaphrodite plants. Yeah, it can be tough to determine the cause of hermaphroditism, as it can be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.
If it's genetic, then yes, the seeds from those plants may also be hermaphrodites. But if it's environmental, the seeds might not necessarily be feminized. Environmental factors like stress, temperature, or light exposure can trigger hermaphroditism, but it's not a guarantee that the seeds will be feminized.
As for colloidal silver, it's often used to induce feminization in plants, but it's not a foolproof method. If you do decide to try it, make sure to follow the recommended instructions and concentrations to avoid damaging your plants.