For me personally, if or when I want to use someone's gear for breeding, it really depends on a lot of things. Let's say, im just doing this all for personal, from reg seeds I purchased. Me personally, and being honest, if I'm just solely using it to cross strains for my own personal needs, I just go with it. Now with that said, if I know the breeder or know where to find them easily, I will usually mention it, as I normally hit them up with breeding questions regarding the strain. But, that's where I draw the line. Now if for some reason you're trying to start your own genetics line for any kind of profit on the sale of those seeds, I would most definitely do everything I could to contact that breeder and discuss the situation. Just cover your bases. Be human and respectful and responsible, and you should be fine. Most breeders understand that you are going to play with the gear you purchased, so it should not be a big deal. Always remember that if you did something on your own, and it came out amazing, you would want recognition on respect on that, so give it in return. Worst case scenario is the breeders get a giggle out of you asking permission to cross and play, and green light you. I personally have never run into a breeder that an issue with me playing. But you and I doing it, I assume, is much different than other well established breeders. But yeah, never been told not to, that's for sure and more times than not you can get some advice on the strain moving forward. You hear a ton about the female characteristics but males are usually a little harder to get the info for. So bonus there for talking with them. As far the herm seeds. Yes, unfortunately, you are more likely to see herms from those seeds. Now with that said, there is some factors that will dictate that outcome. How was the herm "created"? Environmental stresses, or natural progression of the cultivar? If you "force" some hermaphrodite flowers, you may have a bit more stable chance with the offspring. But, a lot of breeders will put their lines through a bunch of different stress tests to keep the line strong and herm free as much as possible. So keep in mind if it was easy to herm that strain, it will more than likely be easy to herm the offspring. Just my opinion and advice for what it's worth to you friend. I do not know much of anything about anything, so please don't take my word on any of it. Hopefully someone else will chime in and add to the pile and allow you to make you decisions based on average rather than my rambling. Good luck, be safe, and treat everyone you can the way you want to be treated and you can't go wrong.
