Radogast's Hi-Brix Basement Grow - New Location - New Soil - New Experiences

[Radogast]

Thanks for the warm welcome! If you ever make your way over to the Rhine you'll have to let me know. Great wine, beer and herb

So I see you're looking for an Indica. Give Crystal Candy by Sweet Seeds a look. Had some from a coffee shop a few weeks back and wow. I'm usually a sativa dude myself but this really changed my mind. I had that perma smile for hours, wasn't to bad downstairs either if you know what I mean

Hope you're putting your feet up today after that long one yesterday! Sounded like a great day, nothing better than a day filled with things you enjoy.

Put my feet up? Heck No! It's still planting season. I've got seeds to sow.

Nice shoutout on behalf of Sweet Seeds - Crystal Candy. I put it up high on my list

I always find the frostiest buds are the popcorn hiding underneath those leaves we pull with such abandon. I've pretty much stopped doing that.

Your unstructured life sounds delightful Rad. You're settling into the shift nicely. I find the best feature of retired life to be the fact that I can stop what I'm doing at any time and take a walk if I so choose. I'm really spoiled now, and I doubt I'll take on any employment opportunities for the rest of my years.

The best libido enhancer I've grown was the Strawberry Blue. Mmmmm...... I need to make that one of my hempy pots. Keep forgetting about it. It was a very pleasant buzz too. Smelled fabulous when you broke the buds up for consumption.

I mainly remove the low popcorn because some strains get a low, dense thicket like a bird's nest if I don't defoliate.

I haven't made it into the relaxing part of retirement. I have a long to do list on the house. As soon as planting season is over, it's back to prepping and painting the porch floor. I'm a little over half done with the scraping and sanding. I do stop and chat whenever we get visitors

Strawberry Blue has been on my phone top strains list for about a year now - based on your recommendation. It's filed under Sativa.

 

[Graytail]

What's your favorite indica?

I'm looking for recommendations on seed company and strain for a good indica.

My last Hawaiian Skunk seed failed to germinate and I'm down to two standard indica dominant strains (Borderliner XTRM and Bubba's Gift) and the CBD Critical Cure - and Bubba's Gift is hanging on by a reveg thread.


I'm looking for something with a trippy, mellow, aphrodesiac, love-your-neighbor kind of high. Like the weed I smoked in the early 80s


My short list right now is:
Paradise - Sensi Star
? - Hash Plant


Indica dominant might add:
? - Chemdawg
Mandala - California Dream
Dynasty - Huckleberry Kush

From my own limited experience I can recommend Jamaican Dream. And Mexicans and central American strains tend to have that goofy munchies high from the old days if that's what you're looking for.

Honestly though, if I was going to run a non-sativa strain, that gear Twox and Shiggity and some others have been running is awfully tempting. In House Genetics and Rare Dankness are a couple of the breeders (and Dynasty is hard to beat).

Here's a Jamaican Dream bud from down in mid canopy - older genetics, but a good performer with a great fruity taste and a dreamy high.

 

[Blazinjones]

Idk where ur pineapple chunk came from but i got pineapple skunk from humboldt seeds and they all germed for me an r going nice n strong and r more indica dominate from the three ive grown anyway but maybe u wud have better luck with this strain of pineapple then the 1 u got idk jus food for thought

 

[Radogast]

From my own limited experience I can recommend Jamaican Dream. And Mexicans and central American strains tend to have that goofy munchies high from the old days if that's what you're looking for.

Honestly though, if I was going to run a non-sativa strain, that gear Twox and Shiggity and some others have been running is awfully tempting. In House Genetics and Rare Dankness are a couple of the breeders (and Dynasty is hard to beat).

Here's a Jamaican Dream bud from down in mid canopy - older genetics, but a good performer with a great fruity taste and a dreamy high.

Would that be Eva Seeds Jamaican Dream? Looks like a promisig candidate - and then I have your testimonial !

Idk where ur pineapple chunk came from but i got pineapple skunk from humboldt seeds and they all germed for me an r going nice n strong and r more indica dominate from the three ive grown anyway but maybe u wud have better luck with this strain of pineapple then the 1 u got idk jus food for thought

The Hawaiian Skunk were 4 out of 5 over two and a half years - just the last two were a male and a dud seed. To be honest, it was good, happy weed, but never a big producer or high THC. Humboldt Seed Org only claims 15% THC for their Pineapple Skunk, so it probably is quite similar to what I was growing 2 years ago - at this point, I'm loooking to up my game. I want to grow top shelf indica

 

[Blazinjones]

Would that be Eva Seeds Jamaican Dream? Looks like a promisig candidate - and then I have your testimonial !




The Hawaiian Skunk were 4 out of 5 over two and a half years - just the last two were a male and a dud seed. To be honest, it was good, happy weed, but never a big producer or high THC. Humboldt Seed Org only claims 15% THC for their Pineapple Skunk, so it probably is quite similar to what I was growing 2 years ago - at this point, I'm loooking to up my game. I want to grow top shelf indica

Me and its funny u mentioned it like tht cause i thought the same thing so yea letme no what u end up coming with for an answer cause i really love my indicas i mean yea i wud have smoke quicker if i choose to do sativa but i jus love the indica high i dnt feel like i get high off sativas idk maybe i jus never got anything gud for a sativa jas any1 else ever noticed tht with a sativa strain??

 

[Radogast]

Me and its funny u mentioned it like tht cause i thought the same thing so yea letme no what u end up coming with for an answer cause i really love my indicas i mean yea i wud have smoke quicker if i choose to do sativa but i jus love the indica high i dnt feel like i get high off sativas idk maybe i jus never got anything gud for a sativa jas any1 else ever noticed tht with a sativa strain??

I wouldn't call the effects of sativa on me as getting high either. I'm happy. I'm energetic, but there is no stoned effect. No flights of fancy. Fewer bad puns.

 

[Graytail]

Would that be Eva Seeds Jamaican Dream? Looks like a promisig candidate - and then I have your testimonial !

Yep, Eva is a good breeder. And I see they have it crossed with Black Domina, too, if you want something with a good indica thump. Black Dream. I've always wanted to grow a Black Domina. It sounds like a worthy example of indica.

 

[Blazinjones]

Yep, Eva is a good breeder. And I see they have it crossed with Black Domina, too, if you want something with a good indica thump. Black Dream. I've always wanted to grow a Black Domina. It sounds like a worthy example of indica.

I almost got some black domina the other day wen i ordered seeds but went with dark devil instead but yea i think ill keep domina on my next purchase list thts for sure

 

[RheinRover]

I wouldn't call the effects of sativa on me as getting high either. I'm happy. I'm energetic, but there is no stoned effect. No flights of fancy. Fewer bad puns.

Too funny Rad! My wife asked if there was a strain to help with my dad jokes.

 

[KingstonRabbi]

Too funny Rad! My wife asked if there was a strain to help with my dad jokes.

Face facts: Dads tell bad puns. Always have, always will. We can't tell good puns because there aren't any. All in good pun.

 

[Lady Antheia]

Too funny Rad! My wife asked if there was a strain to help with my dad jokes.

Shh! The kids will want to know if there is one that will cure mom dancing.

 

[Radogast]

I infused olive oil today


The plan was to decarboxylate 10 grams and combine with 6 grams of dried buds to get a mix of THC and THC-a into the oil.

Right after I started decarboxylating at 230 degrees, my turkey bags arrived in the mail, along with new 7 gallon GeoPots.

I moved the 10 grams of bud into a turkey bag, set the timer on my cell phone, and went to visit a sick friend and do a small grocery shop.
We stopped for lunch about the time the timer went off, so rather than 110 minutes @ 230F, I went closer to 180 minutes @ 230F.

I placed decarboxylated bud, dried bud, and olive oil into the Magical Butter Machine (MB2) and set for 8 hours @ 190

The MB2 spins chopping/mixing blades ever 10 minutes or so. Chopping and mixing is part of the automated process.

After the 8 hours were up, I poured the mix through a strainer and funnel back into the (pint sized) olive oil jar.


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Then I added 1500 IU of Vitamin E - squeezed from 2 liquid gel caps.



During pouring oilive, squeezing out the strainer, and cleanup of the MB2 machine, I tasted a few drops of oil. 90 minutes later I had felt no effects yet, so I stopped this post at the - - - - above to think for a minute. This was about 3 hours before my normal bedtime. 7 hours later I woke up flopped over sideways on the couch. It seems I just tipped over like a pole and went to sleep.

I'm sitting here trying to convert bowl packs to fluid ounces with my wife, somewhere between 2 tsp and 1 tbsp of oil, and how that translates into edibles.\


p.s. Also trying to find liquid sunflower lecithin to jump start the impact of edibles.

 

[weenmeoff]

Hey Rad. Let us know when you figure out the dosage sweet spot. I know decarbing will work when you do full buds but I read and always grind it first because it gives more surface area just like using a vape. Pics of the finished product?

 

[bobrown14]

and .. you know .. unlike me Bobrown knows his stuff.....

I know some stuff, bobrown knows lots more stuff

(I know most stuff from books, but I did learn some fancy knots in action )

Now that's sum funny right there... ^^^^

Here's a good little story.. was at our local nursery yesterday getting some perennials..then went inside and my wife was getting annual seed packets.

Some lady that appeared to be a shopper says to me; "it's too late to start annuals from seed, why don't you go outside and buy them already started?'

I'm like "we grow annuals all times of the year from seed.. we have a shit ton of flowers right now, I actually prefer my flowers to bloom for 45-55 days so perfect timing."

She says to that "I'm a professional horticulturalist, I know of what I'm talking"

"Nice, hey honey she's a professional" I look at the lady in charge of the store "I need 2 soil sample kits please"

Now whenever my wife is planting seeds in the flower gardens: "I'm a professional, are you sure you want to plant those seeds, it's a little late."

My wife.. "I'm professionally late" <--- true statement..... and promoted ..

 

[brightlight]

Rad....Sensi Star is an indica that is mentally activating & elevating along w/ std. indica comfort & relaxation. A longtime favorite that I try to always have around. Sounds more like you want a thumper....good cookie crosses should fill the bill, look at the crosses w/ other potent indicas. There's a reason most of the modern exotic hybrids contain the better cuts of cookies. Just cut a Square Dance, which is Buckeye Purple x DoSiDo. Not an obvious powerhouse, but excellent for anxiety & stress because it really slows/stops all the mental chatter that often goes on in my head. Then there are the stupefying, super potent strains of indica....a good example would be the Dead Banana I grew not long ago. Unanimous by all who tried it as a seriously powerful weed. So there are actually all kinds of indica. Too often I read about "couch lock" blah blah blah. A misleading generalization. Indicas are complex, multi faceted strains. Just a matter of what you seek.

Forgot to mention all the great OG's out there. The indica leaners may also be what you're looking for.

 

[KingstonRabbi]

During pouring oilive, squeezing out the strainer, and cleanup of the MB2 machine, I tasted a few drops of oil. 90 minutes later I had felt no effects yet, so I stopped this post at the - - - - above to think for a minute. This was about 3 hours before my normal bedtime. 7 hours later I woke up flopped over sideways on the couch. It seems I just tipped over like a pole and went to sleep.

I'm sitting here trying to convert bowl packs to fluid ounces with my wife, somewhere between 2 tsp and 1 tbsp of oil, and how that translates into edibles.\


p.s. Also trying to find liquid sunflower lecithin to jump start the impact of edibles.

You're breaking new ground with cooking conversions you won't find in Joy of Cooking. Maybe Cannafan has some conversions worked out.
I'm waiting for fresh herb to make infused oil, but I've got enough dried herb that maybe I should try that first. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Radogast]

Hey Rad. Let us know when you figure out the dosage sweet spot. I know decarbing will work when you do full buds but I read and always grind it first because it gives more surface area just like using a vape. Pics of the finished product?

LOL - looks and tastes pretty much like olive oil

 

[SweetSue]

I infused olive oil today


The plan was to decarboxylate 10 grams and combine with 6 grams of dried buds to get a mix of THC and THC-a into the oil.

Right after I started decarboxylating at 230 degrees, my turkey bags arrived in the mail, along with new 7 gallon GeoPots.

I moved the 10 grams of bud into a turkey bag, set the timer on my cell phone, and went to visit a sick friend and do a small grocery shop.
We stopped for lunch about the time the timer went off, so rather than 110 minutes @ 230F, I went closer to 180 minutes @ 230F.

I placed decarboxylated bud, dried bud, and olive oil into the Magical Butter Machine (MB2) and set for 8 hours @ 190

The MB2 spins chopping/mixing blades ever 10 minutes or so. Chopping and mixing is part of the automated process.

After the 8 hours were up, I poured the mix through a strainer and funnel back into the (pint sized) olive oil jar.


- - - - -

Then I added 1500 IU of Vitamin E - squeezed from 2 liquid gel caps.



During pouring oilive, squeezing out the strainer, and cleanup of the MB2 machine, I tasted a few drops of oil. 90 minutes later I had felt no effects yet, so I stopped this post at the - - - - above to think for a minute. This was about 3 hours before my normal bedtime. 7 hours later I woke up flopped over sideways on the couch. It seems I just tipped over like a pole and went to sleep.

I'm sitting here trying to convert bowl packs to fluid ounces with my wife, somewhere between 2 tsp and 1 tbsp of oil, and how that translates into edibles.\


p.s. Also trying to find liquid sunflower lecithin to jump start the impact of edibles.

I'm so proud of you Rad.

All that decarb potentiated the sleepy side of your oil from the sound of it. Might turn out to be better night meds. But then, you are the family cannabis lightweight, aren't you?

Will you be using this oil in edibles or for capsules? You already know my recommendation. Get some capsules and pipettes and fill the capsules. One of those will probably be equivalent to a good bowl. The thing is, you get more synergy from an infused oil, and even more if it was a fresh harvest infused oil, so the calculation you're chasing isn't going to do you much good. Start with one capsule and see how it effects her. Within a couple doses she'll know what works for her, but it's a totally different type of high than other edibles. You'll have to do trial and error.

Do you have the formula for calculating how many mg of THC per ml of oil? That'll tell you basically what the strength of the capsules are, but she'll still have to try them to see what they do in her system.

Gotta give you reps for this Rad. Big step here. Smoking is what we all grew up doing, and those habits die hard. I don't intend to stop smoking, but my base meds will always be capsules for the bioavailibility. I don't even reach for the bong until around midnight, and I walk around here all day long since I made the fresh harvest oil thinking "Damn, I'm high!" I don't know if I'll let myself reduce the dose. I'm allowed to be this high if I so choose.

 

[kelticBlue]

What's your favorite indica?

. . . .
? - Chemdawg
Mandala - California Dream
Dynasty - Huckleberry Kush

My first thought was a Chemdawg or a hybrid of it.
I was also thinking Mandala - Hashberry.

 

[Radogast]

I'm so proud of you Rad.

All that decarb potentiated the sleepy side of your oil from the sound of it. Might turn out to be better night meds. But then, you are the family cannabis lightweight, aren't you?

Will you be using this oil in edibles or for capsules? You already know my recommendation. Get some capsules and pipettes and fill the capsules. One of those will probably be equivalent to a good bowl. The thing is, you get more synergy from an infused oil, and even more if it was a fresh harvest infused oil, so the calculation you're chasing isn't going to do you much good. Start with one capsule and see how it effects her. Within a couple doses she'll know what works for her, but it's a totally different type of high than other edibles. You'll have to do trial and error.

Do you have the formula for calculating how many mg of THC per ml of oil? That'll tell you basically what the strength of the capsules are, but she'll still have to try them to see what they do in her system.

Gotta give you reps for this Rad. Big step here. Smoking is what we all grew up doing, and those habits die hard. I don't intend to stop smoking, but my base meds will always be capsules for the bioavailibility. I don't even reach for the bong until around midnight, and I walk around here all day long since I made the fresh harvest oil thinking "Damn, I'm high!" I don't know if I'll let myself reduce the dose. I'm allowed to be this high if I so choose.

I'll be going for fresh harvest next time, probably grapseed oil, but this was an emergency oil for topical use - a friend in need got near instant relief. That is not to say there won't be some of this oil make it into bked goods. The wife ordered Liquid Sunflower Leithin today.

My first thought was a Chemdawg or a hybrid of it.
I was also thinking Mandala - Hashberry.

Thanks The Hashberry - sounds real good.

The Mandala seeds story talks about picking up the mother in a seedy bag in Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco in the late 80s. They made it sound like it was the center of the hippie universe. but the Haight was officially dead since 1967. I lived there in the early 80s for a short time. It was one of the most neighborhoody neighborhoods I ever lived in - a lot of the manhattan neighborhood feel- with hippies like Laurel Birch selling jewelry on the street. I might need to buy this for the nostalgia story