Kia ora everyone, just thought I’d get some tips on keeping males on the same property as females.
I’ve got some girls inside but am a bit worried about starting up some males outdoors for some breeding this season. I have an open window going into the grow room to help with temps and humidity.
Anyone breeders here in a similar situation? How far do you keep your males from your females?
Ngā mihi!
After a bit of research, it looks like this probably isn’t the best idea as pollen can travel hella far. Not worth the risk with an open window.
Will have to wait till I can afford a new light for the smaller tent 
Cannabis is known as a wind-pollinated plant.
With just a steady breeze, it may carry pollen up to a 30 mile radius, give or take… with a strong wind, the distance could be hundreds of miles.
If you are growing male plants to harvest their pollen, then they will need their own space to keep the pollen from escaping and getting to any unsuspecting female plants.
Keep in mind that male cannabis plants are safe until they reach maturity. Once mature, the pollen sacs start opening and releasing pollen… this is when males are a danger to your female plants… unless you want seeds.
When I collect pollen, I place the male in its own space, away from my females, and let the plant release as much pollen as it can. I put something under the plant to catch the released pollen, strain it to remove any impurities/pollen sacs, then place in an airtight container for later use.
Hope its ok as this Q is related to OP.
Will males drop pollen in 18-6 or 24/0 lighting?
From my very small experience yes they drop pollen even in veg but maybe i just had a couple odd males so wanted to verify.
Thanks
Normally males have to be in flowering stage, but I have several different males That give pollen sacks during vegative stage. It is also stress related so if the males are stressed in any way they will make flowers
Best is to keep them away from flowering females. I keep the males together with my mothers during veg and then separate rooms for flowering.
Thanks for the replies guys, appreciate the help.