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Rufus T. Firefly

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I think I'm going to either run the Beatrix Choice or the Durban next. I really wanted to run an all sativa but honestly it seems a little daunting as newer grower but I think I've got my shit dialed in pretty well and I read a fuck ton on growing, watch a lot of Future Cannabis Project blah blah blah.

I'm unfamiliar with both of these cultivars growing patterns, preferred environments (temp RH) and timelines. I would be much obliged if you folks would be so kind as to give me some idea of the similarities and differences in the above and effects. I'm running a 3x3x6, Coots mix and HLG QBs if that is of consequence.
 

Rufus T. Firefly

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Received my oder today, went directly through AKBB. Not as many freebies as I would have gotten through JBC. I'm not complaining there was no fore-mentioned freebies going direct and I'm happy to get some.

I'm just sayin if one is ordering strategically for more freebies, and who doesn't want more AKBB, you might be better to go through JBC.

Your mileage may vary.
 

Bakersfield

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Received my oder today, went directly through AKBB. Not as many freebies as I would have gotten through JBC. I'm not complaining there was no fore-mentioned freebies going direct and I'm happy to get some.

I'm just sayin if one is ordering strategically for more freebies, and who doesn't want more AKBB, you might be better to go through JBC.

Your mileage may vary.
Ask him if you can test for him and he might hook you up.
I've got a pack of Americanna x Black Domina testers getting close to turning.
 

Rufus T. Firefly

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Ask him if you can test for him and he might hook you up.
I've got a pack of Americanna x Black Domina testers getting close to turning.
I appreciate that idea, I have such limited grow space I wouldn't feel comfortable that I would be able to give him a fair shake. Plus it's no really my style.

And I need more seeds like James Brady needs a hole in the head.
 

Bears_win

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Really want to try his genetics . Where to start ?
This will go outside in a massive hugelkultur trench ( about 10-15 yards of material )
and want some monsters.

I have a full roster Already in 2021 but have a couple spaces left in class for some old school strains.

What should I run ?
 

Funkentelechy

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A quick review of Black Domina/Pacific Northwest Hashplant X SuperSkunk and TKNL5 X Haze that I grew outdoors no-till organic this year:

I grew two TKNL5 X Haze, one was very branchy with narrow leaves, the other was the polar opposite in terms of growth patterns and had wide very dark green leaves. Both showed good bug resistance, the buds looked and tasted very similar to each other. The taste is decent, but nothing to write home about, sort of generic pot flavor. The smoke has an "expando" effect if you know what I mean, it feels very thick like good hash and expands in your lungs.
The buds were super frosty, just beautiful, and the resin has a kinda dry gritty/sandy texture.
The potency is amazing actually. I'm a chain joint smoker, It's rare to find me not smoking, this stuff cuts right through my tolerance some times, I am surprised actually.
I was smoking a joint with an old friend of mine who is also a heavy smoker, and he was floored. I didn't tell him anything about the strain I just passed it around and two other friends who were smoking with us dropped out after a couple hits, then he suddenly yelled "what the hell is this shit, you gotta warn a person before you start passing something like this around, holly shit!!", he loved it.


I also grew two Black Domina/Pacific Northwest Hashplant X SuperSkunk, these were a joy to grow, extremely vigorous and stinky in veg. They were both a little susceptible to mites, but nothing crazy. Both of the plants I grew had similar growth patterns, fast-growing with prolific branching. Very good production of fairly large medium-density buds.
One of the two BD/PNWHP X SS that I grew smelled very strong, it just reeked, and the other had very little smell. I didn't have high hopes for the less smelly plant, but after harvest, the delicious bouquet of the super smelly plant did not translate into the flavor of the final product for that plant.
However, the finished buds from the plant that had very little smell while growing, ended up tasting and smelling amazing. Hard to explain but sort of a musky perfume, like wild Azeleas mixed with cologne. I really love the flavor from this plant.
Decent potency from both the BD/PNWHP X SS that I grew.

The BD/PNWHP X SS finished first, like the first week of October for one and third week for the tastier of the two. The TKNL5 X Haze was slow to finish(first week of November) for me and ultimately I had to harvest it slightly earlier than I would have preferred due to 23 F temps.
 

klyphman

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A quick review of Black Domina/Pacific Northwest Hashplant X SuperSkunk and TKNL5 X Haze that I grew outdoors no-till organic this year:

I grew two TKNL5 X Haze, one was very branchy with narrow leaves, the other was the polar opposite in terms of growth patterns and had wide very dark green leaves. Both showed good bug resistance, the buds looked and tasted very similar to each other. The taste is decent, but nothing to write home about, sort of generic pot flavor. The smoke has an "expando" effect if you know what I mean, it feels very thick like good hash and expands in your lungs.
The buds were super frosty, just beautiful, and the resin has a kinda dry gritty/sandy texture.
The potency is amazing actually. I'm a chain joint smoker, It's rare to find me not smoking, this stuff cuts right through my tolerance some times, I am surprised actually.
I was smoking a joint with an old friend of mine who is also a heavy smoker, and he was floored. I didn't tell him anything about the strain I just passed it around and two other friends who were smoking with us dropped out after a couple hits, then he suddenly yelled "what the hell is this shit, you gotta warn a person before you start passing something like this around, holly shit!!", he loved it.


I also grew two Black Domina/Pacific Northwest Hashplant X SuperSkunk, these were a joy to grow, extremely vigorous and stinky in veg. They were both a little susceptible to mites, but nothing crazy. Both of the plants I grew had similar growth patterns, fast-growing with prolific branching. Very good production of fairly large medium-density buds.
One of the two BD/PNWHP X SS that I grew smelled very strong, it just reeked, and the other had very little smell. I didn't have high hopes for the less smelly plant, but after harvest, the delicious bouquet of the super smelly plant did not translate into the flavor of the final product for that plant.
However, the finished buds from the plant that had very little smell while growing, ended up tasting and smelling amazing. Hard to explain but sort of a musky perfume, like wild Azeleas mixed with cologne. I really love the flavor from this plant.
Decent potency from both the BD/PNWHP X SS that I grew.

The BD/PNWHP X SS finished first, like the first week of October for one and third week for the tastier of the two. The TKNL5 X Haze was slow to finish(first week of November) for me and ultimately I had to harvest it slightly earlier than I would have preferred due to 23 F temps.
This is great information, thanks for sharing. What latitude are you at? I grew AK‘s NL1/Big Skunk x NL1 outside at 44 Lat and started chopping on 10/23, continuing every few days until pm and hard freezes took their share. I’m due for a smoke report sometime in the near future. Really enjoying it so far. Dark berry smells. The resin has the same dry sandy texture you mentioned. Good stuff.
 

Funkentelechy

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This is great information, thanks for sharing. What latitude are you at? I grew AK‘s NL1/Big Skunk x NL1 outside at 44 Lat and started chopping on 10/23, continuing every few days until pm and hard freezes took their share. I’m due for a smoke report sometime in the near future. Really enjoying it so far. Dark berry smells. The resin has the same dry sandy texture you mentioned. Good stuff.
I'm at 40 degrees latitude. Good info regarding the NL1/Big Skunk x NL1, I'm interested in exploring the Northern Lights lines.
 

N8V Farmer

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Sweet, thanks for sharing! Would you mind giving us a smoke report on that Dope Beard? TIA
So the DBD has had a few weeks in the jar and it has mellowed to a nice sweet, smooth smoke. I asked my better half to smell the flower and tell me what she gets. She took a moment and the first thing she said was "anise". I didn't mention anything before hand so it's spot on anise. It's very prominent with a soft sweetness to it as well. The smoke definitely has more of a kick to it than the SSSC F3 Durban. The flowers are more dense than the SSSC Durban as noted in the description.

I usually roll using single wide papers so they are small joints. I fill the bottom 1/3 with sugar leaf to act as a sort of filter. I usually smoke the first 1/3 to see the effects. The effect comes on pretty fast, within the first 5 minutes you are feeling a good lift. Definite sativa high, if you are doing something you are energized and just go on with the task at hand. if you are just sitting there you might catch yourself doing the 1000 yard stare, zoning out a bit. Which is nice too. Noticable effects last for about an hour and a half with about another hour of background high being present. It's a very nice smoke and am glad I have a good stash of seeds of this one. I have almost a full pack of the SSSC F3 durban so this will be in rotation for years to come. Hope this helps!




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N8V Farmer

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I think I'm going to either run the Beatrix Choice or the Durban next. I really wanted to run an all sativa but honestly it seems a little daunting as newer grower but I think I've got my shit dialed in pretty well and I read a fuck ton on growing, watch a lot of Future Cannabis Project blah blah blah.

I'm unfamiliar with both of these cultivars growing patterns, preferred environments (temp RH) and timelines. I would be much obliged if you folks would be so kind as to give me some idea of the similarities and differences in the above and effects. I'm running a 3x3x6, Coots mix and HLG QBs if that is of consequence.
Just saw your post. I recently ran the Dope Beard Durban and ran the SSSC Durban last summer. I cant speak to the BC but the Durban is a really fast finisher and has a good sativa effect. I think you would do great with either the SSSC or DBD.
 
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