Commander Strax
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If you grow it is a bench mark, It is a pride issue.
The Sensible Toker: Why Potency Doesn't Matter Any More
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SixStringStoner
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Nice post, Nitegazer. Totally agree; reminds me of my college days where hard alcohol of choice was always based upon what could get you fucked up cheapest. I have to contend with #5, though. Not everyone has access to concentrates or the ability to produce their own. As this is a grower's site, though, #3 mitigates that argument anyway.
Sunbiz1
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I recently asked 2 close friends I have been sharing my extras with the following question:
1. If you had your choice between tame smoke that tastes and smells awesome or knock you on your ass bud that tastes like dog shit, which would you choose?.
Answer without hesitation, the dog shit.
1. If you had your choice between tame smoke that tastes and smells awesome or knock you on your ass bud that tastes like dog shit, which would you choose?.
Answer without hesitation, the dog shit.
randybishop
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The Slate article is fascinating, I guess there are a lot of people wanting less potent weed!
http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2013/03/marijuana_potency_returning_smokers_want_mellower_pot_strains.single.html
http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2013/03/marijuana_potency_returning_smokers_want_mellower_pot_strains.single.html
kinetic
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Great marketing actually. Tastes awesome, doesn't get you real high. Smoke more, purchase more, come back and repeat. Years ago a friend of mine stopped by my store saying how "it's all about flavor my brother" It did taste great, didn't touch the high of my white widow I was growing at the time. He says, $100 per quarter. I say no thanks.
If someone can get the money and people are willing to pay it. More power to 'em.
If someone can get the money and people are willing to pay it. More power to 'em.
Nitegazer
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Good point-- from a grower's perspective, getting the most potent weed has more to do with getting your technique dialed in than purchasing a killer strain.
You are so right about the tolerance break. A good portion of those hungry for the highest potency may in part need it because of tolerance.
skunkd0c
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i would say that 15% thc 0 cbd would give more of a high than 20-25% thc bud that also has 1-2% cbd
the high from this early weed is much more mind altering than the stoney fully mature weed although i find the buzz length much shorter and tolerance to this high effect builds up fairly quickly
personally i tend to grow my plants full term or give them an extra week as i only smoke joints so the smoking and taste is much of the pleasure for me
but i do sample buds during the grow from 6-7 weeks onward
when fully mature the taste is much better the smoke is full bodied and the stoney buzz last for 2-3 hours instead of 1
i am sacrificing some of the high type potency for a fuller flavour and thicker smoke this is my personal preference so although potency is importent to me
its never the be all and end all if i had a very potent plant that i didn't like the taste of i would not keep it for long i am happy to keep searching
peace
the high from this early weed is much more mind altering than the stoney fully mature weed although i find the buzz length much shorter and tolerance to this high effect builds up fairly quickly
personally i tend to grow my plants full term or give them an extra week as i only smoke joints so the smoking and taste is much of the pleasure for me
but i do sample buds during the grow from 6-7 weeks onward
when fully mature the taste is much better the smoke is full bodied and the stoney buzz last for 2-3 hours instead of 1
i am sacrificing some of the high type potency for a fuller flavour and thicker smoke this is my personal preference so although potency is importent to me
its never the be all and end all if i had a very potent plant that i didn't like the taste of i would not keep it for long i am happy to keep searching
peace
Nitegazer
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True, though the abilitiy to home grow has become far easier in recent years, and I expect it to get only easier. Many states are decriminalizing (if not legalizing to some extent) and the federal government seems a lot less interested in small non-commercial grows, so the risks are less.
Nitegazer
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I suppose I would prefer pot that gets me high and has no flavor to some that has lots of flavor, but doesn't get me high. It's a matter of degree-- there's a limit to the amount of potency that I want, but no limit to the amount of flavor and aroma (and even color) that I'm looking for.
Nitegazer
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I wonder if it's partially an age issue-- I'm in my 40s; maybe that makes me 'delicate,' lol. How old are your friends?
Sunbiz1
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Same as you and I, in their 40's.
Sunbiz1
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LOL, lightweights.
guardogz
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you've struck a chord op, and a good one at that. more of a flavor, than a thc chaser. but each endeavor has its merits. i think the overall quality of weed has improved to the point we can search for the other attributes that mj has. props to the breeders out there. good thread...