This is in regards to Southern California Clones
I found these guys on craigslist, and after reading a few reviews online I decided to purchase some plants from them.
I will not disclose amount, I will however say that a certain amount of strains was discussed and agreed upon.
I sadly have to warn other fellow patients to stay away. Here is my experience:
Clones were delivered promptly, seller or "collective" did not really verify my paperwork upon delivery. She and her driver glanced at it. It was troubling because this type of behavior sets us back as an industry. That is not my complaint though.
After a month and a half of growing, the plants started to look awfully similar.
I have about 10 years of growing experience, so my complaint is valid. I have only identified 3 different strains and even thats questionable.
I make this claim after observing leaf size, shape, stalk color, rate of growth, and nutrient uptake.
What makes it even more of an insult, two of the plants that are supposed to be the same strain "Grand daddy Purple" are obviously a different plant. One is short and stalky with broad leaves and much lighter in color, while the other is obviously a sativa with longer, slimmer leaves. Difference in color is most likely due to a different nutrient uptake or need for nutrients. Obviously the darker green one is in abundance of nitrogen while the other could use more. However they are fed the same.
My frustration is the time and effort spent growing them, not to mention I am allowed a certain number I do not wish to overshoot as an owner of a small collective.
I will leave room for error, maybe their clones got mixed up on a massive basis. I highly doubt it though. Speaking with the owner prior to delivery she expressed their policy and limiting the number of strains. Extra cash was offered and she agreed to delivery a specific number of strains.
I must admit the plants look very healthy and every single clone made it and they have been been pest free. No mildew either.
So to potential clients, beware, I am putting this out simply out of frustration. Don't take my word for it, just be cautious dealing with this "collective".
Owner also could not tell me how they verify their genetics, where they obtain their strains, or how they can vouch for their strains.
You are left with the only option of just taking their word for it.
If you are growing for yourself then it might be worth it, but I can not just name plants and pass it onto my patients. So this creates a problem, and no one likes "mystery weed" when they contribute their funds to a collective.
I did not contact the owner, I simply see no benefit in doing so since I will not be doing any further business with them.
My overall experience with them was sketchy to say the least.
Save yourself the doubt and trouble, start from seed, find reputable seed bank. I should have known better.
p.s. in the attached photo, supposedly both these plants are GDP.
I found these guys on craigslist, and after reading a few reviews online I decided to purchase some plants from them.
I will not disclose amount, I will however say that a certain amount of strains was discussed and agreed upon.
I sadly have to warn other fellow patients to stay away. Here is my experience:
Clones were delivered promptly, seller or "collective" did not really verify my paperwork upon delivery. She and her driver glanced at it. It was troubling because this type of behavior sets us back as an industry. That is not my complaint though.
After a month and a half of growing, the plants started to look awfully similar.
I have about 10 years of growing experience, so my complaint is valid. I have only identified 3 different strains and even thats questionable.
I make this claim after observing leaf size, shape, stalk color, rate of growth, and nutrient uptake.
What makes it even more of an insult, two of the plants that are supposed to be the same strain "Grand daddy Purple" are obviously a different plant. One is short and stalky with broad leaves and much lighter in color, while the other is obviously a sativa with longer, slimmer leaves. Difference in color is most likely due to a different nutrient uptake or need for nutrients. Obviously the darker green one is in abundance of nitrogen while the other could use more. However they are fed the same.
My frustration is the time and effort spent growing them, not to mention I am allowed a certain number I do not wish to overshoot as an owner of a small collective.
I will leave room for error, maybe their clones got mixed up on a massive basis. I highly doubt it though. Speaking with the owner prior to delivery she expressed their policy and limiting the number of strains. Extra cash was offered and she agreed to delivery a specific number of strains.
I must admit the plants look very healthy and every single clone made it and they have been been pest free. No mildew either.
So to potential clients, beware, I am putting this out simply out of frustration. Don't take my word for it, just be cautious dealing with this "collective".
Owner also could not tell me how they verify their genetics, where they obtain their strains, or how they can vouch for their strains.
You are left with the only option of just taking their word for it.
If you are growing for yourself then it might be worth it, but I can not just name plants and pass it onto my patients. So this creates a problem, and no one likes "mystery weed" when they contribute their funds to a collective.
I did not contact the owner, I simply see no benefit in doing so since I will not be doing any further business with them.
My overall experience with them was sketchy to say the least.
Save yourself the doubt and trouble, start from seed, find reputable seed bank. I should have known better.
p.s. in the attached photo, supposedly both these plants are GDP.
