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One of the key aspects of growing marijuana is knowing the difference between male and female plants and how to manipulate their genetics to produce high-quality yields. This article will guide ...

For recreational cannabis consumers, growing female plants makes the most sense since female plants are those that produce smokable buds, while male plants are only used for pollination.