{"product_id":"farmer-freeman-dna-sex-test-kit-3pk","title":"Farmer Freeman DNA Sex Test Kit 3pk","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-tabs wc-tabs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--description panel entry-content wc-tab\" id=\"tab-description\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-title-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-module__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"productDescription\" class=\"product-details__product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTOP GROWING MALES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAITING UNTIL FLOWER TO SEX PLANTS COSTS YOU SPACE, SUPPLIES, AND EVEN ENTIRE CROPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrusted by cannabis growers around the world since 2017, Farmer Freeman’s EZ-XY Plant DNA Sex Tests help growers identify whether a plant is a female (XX) or male (XY) as early as 7 days from sprout using our fully equipped DNA Lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOSTS OF A MALE PLANT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace\u003c\/strong\u003e: Growers want to get the most out of their harvests. Males take up space that could be dedicated to flower-producing female plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounts\u003c\/strong\u003e: In many areas, growers are limited to a specific plant count, or number of plants. Males cost you the place of a female plant (and impact your overall harvest).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies\u003c\/strong\u003e: Until you know the sex of a plant, that plant is using grow supplies (soils, substrates, water, nutrients, CO2, etc.) only to be culled eventually. The sooner you know the sex, the less resources your male plants will cost you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntire Crops\u003c\/strong\u003e: Surprise males can pollinate your grow, resulting in seeded buds that make for harsh smoking, and tiresome sorting, not to mention the increased allergy risk if you or the person consuming is sensitive to allergens like pollen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEARLY DETECTION IS KEY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy testing the sex of your plant using DNA, you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximize your garden’s potential yields\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCull males faster than ever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpend less on resources and labor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single sample collection kit and lab test for XY gene detection within a cannabis or hemp plant. The collection kit will require a 1 cm. to 1 in. sample of a healthy leaf tip or similar plant tissue, or the use of a smash card for each sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach Farmer Freeman EZ-XY Sample Collection Kit includes one (1) plant test.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting and Results are included in the Kit Price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Kit includes instructions, one (1) collection envelope, one (1) coded plant stake, one (1) Testing Order Form, and one (1) Return Envelope, as well as one (1) smash card (if selected).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample must be mailed directly to the Farmer Freeman lab for analysis. Shipping instructions are included inside every kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResults sent via e-mail typically within 1-2 business days after lab receipt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDNA “Smash” Collection Cards (Smash Cards):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than submitting a leaf tip or plant tissue, smash cards may be used. Instead of testing the leaf sample directly, a piece of plant material is smashed into the paper, transferring the DNA.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmash cards are optional for USA customers but required for all international orders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use the smash cards, take a piece of plant material and place it on your smash card. With force, smash the material into the paper to transfer DNA from your sample. Then, scrape excess leaf or plant material off and discard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmash cards are not necessary for accurate XY detection, but some customers feel more comfortable shipping these transfer cards than plant material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Samples do not need to be returned all at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection kits do not expire or “go bad.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may return your sample and receive results whenever you are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use a DNA Plant Sex Test:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your seed as you normally would.\u003cbr\u003eOnce your plant has two sets of leaves (the first cotyledon and the second with serrated leaves), it is old enough to be tested.\u003cbr\u003eUsing your collection kit, select your plant and place the numbered plant stake in your pot.\u003cbr\u003eThen, snip a small portion from one of the healthy serrated leaves (or cotyledon) and seal the sample in your envelope.\u003cbr\u003eMake sure to sterilize your equipment before collecting plant samples, as well as in between samples if testing more than one plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSamples must be free of dirt and chemicals (i.e. take your samples before applying any foliar sprays).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarmer Freeman’s EZ-XY tests use an qPCR-based test that targets the Y-chromosome for maximum accuracy in detecting variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: DNA testing identifies true genetic males with a Y-chromosome and cannot identify hermaphroditic intersex traits expressed by genetic females (XX).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Garden World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47316920303828,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/3243\/7716\/files\/IMG_5321-2-208x300.jpg?v=1764888466","url":"https:\/\/thegardenworldstore.myshopify.com\/products\/farmer-freeman-dna-sex-test-kit-3pk","provider":"Garden World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}