Feminized Mix

Feminized Mix Cannabis Seeds by Royal Queen Seeds

The Feminized Mix from Royal Queen Seeds is a multi-strain seed pack that takes the guesswork out of choosing your next grow. Instead of agonising over a single strain, you get five proven feminized genetics in one box — Critical, ICE, Bubble Gum XL, Fruit Spirit, and White Widow — each one easy to cultivate and distinctly different in flavour, effect, and growth pattern. It's the sampler platter approach to growing, and honestly, it's one of the smartest ways to figure out what suits your setup and your palate.

Five Feminized Strains in One Pack

Every seed in the Feminized Mix is female, so you won't waste time or space identifying and removing males. That's the whole point of feminized genetics — all your energy goes into bud-producing plants. According to research on optimised feminized seed production, chemical treatments such as silver thiosulfate (STS) reliably induce female pollen on female plants, producing seeds that are genetically female (PMC11557428). Royal Queen Seeds has been refining this process for years, and the result is stable, reliable feminized genetics across all five strains in this mix.

Here's what you're actually getting:

Strain-by-Strain Breakdown of This Feminized Seed Mix

Five strains, five personalities. Here's what to expect from each one when you pop them into soil.

Critical

This is the workhorse. Commercial growers come back to Critical again and again because a yield of up to 600g/m² within 6-8 weeks of flowering is genuinely hard to beat. At 18% THC, the effect leans relaxing without flattening you. She performs in northern climates — UK, Germany, Benelux — but to squeeze the most out of her, run a SOG or ScrOG setup. The buds stack heavy and dense, with that classic sweet-skunky smell that fills a room fast. If you only grow one strain from this pack, this is the safe bet.

ICE (Indica Crystal Extreme)

The resin factory. ICE is a cross of Afghan, Northern Light, and Skunk, and 90% of her genetics lean Indica. She rarely pushes past 100cm, making her a dream for low-ceiling tents, but she still throws out up to 450g/m². The trichome coverage on this one is absurd — she's practically built for hash-making. If you've got an Ice-o-lator sitting in a cupboard, this is the strain to justify dusting it off. The effect is heavy, slow, and deeply physical. An evening smoke, full stop.

Bubble Gum XL

The sweet one. Bubble Gum XL genuinely smells like the pink stuff you chewed as a kid — it's not subtle. She's compact, forgiving of beginner mistakes, and produces chunky buds coated in sticky resin. The flavour carries through to the smoke: sweet, candy-like, with a mild earthy base. A crowd-pleaser if you're sharing with friends who aren't into harsh, fuel-forward strains.

Fruit Spirit

Only available in the 5-seed pack. Fruit Spirit leans Sativa-dominant, offering a brighter, more uplifting character compared to the heavier Indicas in this mix. The flavour profile is fruity and sweet — think ripe berries with a citrus edge. She's a nice counterbalance to ICE and Critical if you want something lighter for daytime use. Not the biggest yielder in the pack, but the quality of the smoke makes up for it.

White Widow

Also exclusive to the 5-seed pack. White Widow has been a coffeeshop staple in Amsterdam since the mid-'90s, and for good reason. The balanced hybrid genetics deliver a clear-headed start that gradually settles into the body. Resin production is excellent — the name comes from the white trichome blanket that covers the buds by harvest. She's robust, handles temperature swings well, and finishes reliably. We've been seeing White Widow on menus here for over 25 years and she's still not boring.

Why a Feminized Mix Makes Sense

We get asked all the time: "What should I grow?" And honestly, that's a bit like asking a bartender what you should drink. It depends on your taste, your setup, and what you're after. The Feminized Mix sidesteps the whole decision paralysis problem. Instead of committing to five seeds of one strain and hoping for the best, you get five different genetics that each bring something distinct to your grow room.

The practical upside is real. You learn how different strains behave under the same conditions — same light, same nutrients, same schedule — and by harvest, you know exactly which one you want to run a full tent of next time. It's a trial run with no wasted space, because every seed is feminized. No males, no pollen, no ruined harvests.

The one thing to watch: because you're growing multiple strains at once, heights and flowering times will vary slightly. Critical finishes fast at 6-8 weeks; the others run closer to 8-9. And ICE stays short while Critical stretches taller. A ScrOG net helps even out the canopy if you're growing all five side by side. It's not a dealbreaker, but it's worth planning for.

Specifications

How to Grow the Feminized Mix

1. Germinate each seed using the paper towel method or directly in a starter plug. Royal Queen Seeds genetics tend to pop within 24-72 hours. Label each seed so you know which strain is which — this matters more than you think when five different plants start looking very different at week three.
2. Transplant into your final pots once the taproot is 1-2cm long. Use 11-15 litre pots for indoor grows. All five strains in this mix are forgiving with soil, but a well-draining medium with perlite gives the best results.
3. Vegetate under 18/6 light for 3-5 weeks. Keep an eye on ICE — she stays compact and bushy. Critical and Fruit Spirit will stretch more, so position them towards the back or edges of your tent if light distribution is uneven.
4. Flip to 12/12 to trigger flowering. Critical will finish first at around 6-8 weeks. The others need closer to 8-9 weeks. You can harvest individually as each strain finishes — no need to chop the whole tent at once.
5. Install a ScrOG net at canopy height before the stretch begins. This evens out the height differences between the shorter ICE and taller Critical, making sure every cola gets direct light.
6. Feed according to each strain's appetite. Critical is a heavy feeder that rewards generous nutrients. ICE and Bubble Gum XL are less demanding. Watch for nutrient burn on the smaller plants if you're running a single reservoir.
7. Flush with plain water for the final 1-2 weeks before harvest. Dry in a dark, ventilated space at 18-20°C for 7-10 days, then cure in glass jars for at least two weeks. The Bubble Gum XL's candy sweetness really develops during the cure — don't rush it.