BMG Grow Journal

[TheGrimReaper]

Growing EVL has been one of the most challenging experiences I’ve had so far, reminding me why I initially planned to tackle this project later. I’m uncertain about the final number of plants, as I anticipate some won’t survive beyond the first few weeks after germination. Those that do will advance to the next stage. In addition to breeding the line back to itself, I’ll be crossing my two most potent photoperiod strains and their autoflowering counterparts with EVL

 

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These few have beautiful variegations

 

[TheGrimReaper]

Parents of Presv 1 on the side. The Rest are EVL. The completely Albino seedling died.

 

[TheGrimReaper]

This little one originates from a preservation project that is yet to be completed. It will follow this one. This preservation will feature my two most potent strains to breed EVL with: one sativa and one indica, along with their autoflowering counterparts. She's Special!!

 

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(9) Presv3
(1) Presv1
(1) Presv2
(1) Presv4 (Up Next)
(4) Purple Kush Autos and more germinating

 

[TheGrimReaper]

I’ve discovered a plant exhibiting a growth pattern I’ve never seen before. It has a main stalk with no side branching or node growth. I’m uncertain how this will affect its flowering, or if it will flower at all. I’ll be uploading pictures of the plant tonight.

 

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[Pat Puffer]

Is this from one of your seed runs to preserve the line? I found interbreeding between brothers and sisters allows recessive genes to surface.

 

[TheGrimReaper]

Is this from one of your seed runs to preserve the line? I found interbreeding between brothers and sisters allows recessive genes to surface.

Yes and No, it is the current Preservation that I am working on #3, but it is not from one of my seed runs. These seeds were from the original Breeder. These particular plants will be culled.

 

[TheGrimReaper]

Side note: (Web find)

A Good Kind of Cannabis Hermaphrodite (Say What?)

Thinking about hermies, in linear terms, what you have are female plants, that TEND to use hermie (male) flowers to pollinate themselves, to survive, to succeed, to breed, ya follow? Female to Male, in that order. Now true hermaphrodites in cannabis are worthless and I kill them on sight, but there are many kinds of cannabis hermaphrodites, indeed. One of these is a male, with latent female tendencies. A male, that TENDS to use female pistils to pollinate itself, in that order. Why is this cool? Read on…


I call these males “Anti-Hermies” and as breeders, that’s exactly what they are. They absolutely counter the TENDENCY to go from female to male hermies, because they are male hermies that TEND to go from male to female—a genetic counterpoint, if you will. Another bonus of these Anti-Hermie males is that they also always breed heavy resin production, and usually larger yields. They will also normally cause the offspring generation to favor female ratios, to males, like 90/10 female/male. These males can also have some trichomes with resin heads.

From my experience I found this to be... True or False? I know the answer

 

[TheGrimReaper]

This run will be longer than usual. I plan on putting the plants into flower as soon as clones have rooted. Clones Re-taken from Preservations 1 through 3.

 

[TheGrimReaper]

Side note: (Web find) well known Breeder

I used a male Deep Chunk, that sported a few pistils (early in flower), to outcross to a bunch of strains with...from what I saw the herm tendencies were neither greater nor lesser than if I had used a standard male. It did not guard against hermies in the progeny (as per DJ Short's claims) and it did not induce a plethora of herms in the offspring either.

From my experience I found this to be... True or False? I know the answer

 

[TheGrimReaper]

Here's the story of one of my strains. (Purple Kush Auto) Regs

I got hold of this strain a few years back after it was discontinued. When I received it, it was in its F8 generation. During my first grow, I noticed that the males were producing pistils, which led me to cull them initially. Almost every male showed this trait, while the females were unaffected. I reached out to the breeder, but he dismissed my concerns, essentially calling me a liar.
Undeterred, I did another seed run with a different batch, but the same issue persisted: males producing pistils, while the females grew into stunning plants with beautiful hues of purple, red, pink, black, and a very rare and unique grey bud. I continued to selectively breed for the red colors. Throughout this process, the offspring remained consistent. The males would occasionally produce a few pistils, but the females continued to flourish.

 

[Scottay]

Some people don't wanna hear the truth. Especially if they don't think they're wrong! I think your observations are pretty cool honestly.

 

[TheGrimReaper]

I've successfully cloned this one. There are two more that are identical, but they're off to a rough start. I'm waiting for them to grow so I can clone them before they enter the flowering stage. This preservation process will take as long as two regular preservation cycles.

 

[JiggiLotus]

Parents of Presv 1 on the side. The Rest are EVL. The completely Albino seedling died.

Awe, I was so rooting for the albino..poor thing. Hey! At least you had the opportunity to have an 100% albino seedling.

 

[TheGrimReaper]

Awe, I was so rooting for the albino..poor thing. Hey! At least you had the opportunity to have an 100% albino seedling.

It could have worked out if I’d grafted it onto another plant, but I tend to learn lessons the hard way.

 

[TheGrimReaper]

I've got a lot on my plate and I'm questioning whether I have enough time to accomplish everything that i wanted too before my final expiration date. Preservation 3 started off poorly, which means it will take twice as long as a normal preservation to get back on track. I'm not one to abandon a project just because things aren't going smoothly. For now, Preservation 4 is on hold until I can wrap up Preservation 3.