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I see people saying they get a high percentage of males from seed.So i figured i'd tell how i get a pretty good ratio of f/m.Out of a 10 pack i almost always get 8f 2m provided they all sprout.Remember this is just the way that i have built up confidence to keep using this method.It might surprise alot of people but i use Miracle Grow seed starting soil from the local Home Depot.Ilove the stuff for sprouting seeds.I scuff the seeds a little period regardless of the lineage.Drop the suckers in water for a couple hours then place on soil then cover with a little more soil.Sprinkle some water on top about 1/4 cup for a 20 oz cup of soil.Cover the top of the cup with some plasticwrap and put a rubberband around the top to keep moisture in.Then place directly under fluros about 2-3 inches away.Sometimes it takes sometime for all to sprout depending on the seeds.Fast forward----- all have sprouted now here is the part i find to be the most important.With the seed starting mix i use only water for about the first 2 -3 weeks depending on how they look.DO NOT overwater and keep the humidity pretty high 75% and up if u can period.I have found that when the air is dry it seems to produce high % of males.Some might think this is really lame cause it is soooo effin simple but it has worked for me for years with the same results everytime.So if i had to take a stab at what promotes more females vs males i would say it's most definately MG seed soil and high humidity at least for me. Peace Frogeye