I'v grown it now for five or so years, but found this discription by Vic High real informative.
Comments Texada Timewarp is the famous outdoor strain grown originally and still today on Texada Island, a longish island in the Georgia Strait. I have been there, just off the coast of Powell River, by BC Ferries, specifically as a pilgrimage because I felt sincerely, " I should go to these places and find out who knows the history." since I often end up as spokesman for "us".
Here's what I learned:
Texada Timewarp, this summer's planting, comes from an 18 year old clone mother, very few seeds are known to still exist, only crosses are available in seed form.
Texada is outdoor, on Texada most Timewarp was 5'-7' at harvest, but I have seen it reach up to 13' on Texada and in neighboring Gulf Islands.
Though it grows tall, sativa like, often with sativa like leaves, I'm not sure (its heritage) can be determined. It finishes October 1st." Marc Emery
The clone is nice but easily contracts powdery mildew. It finishes early which is a good thing most years but it wasn't this year. The clones I planted early, finished early, but because of our extended warm summer, the buds were quick to go moldy. The clones I planted late were about 3 weeks later and seemed more more mold resistant at the cooler temps. Also, this year the cloned plants didn't get as dark purple as they did last year. Not sure how any of these traits will play out on your side of the country, but figured I would give a heads up.
Being a seedmaker, if you are interested in exploring the seed potential of the timewarp genetics, I recommend hunting down the actual original clone. The source of the original clone seems to feel the person backcrossing the afghani/TWW hybrid has not been succesful in removing the afghani influence. Starting with the backcross, you may zero in on the afghani traits and accidently promote them as timewarp traits.
One project I discussed with the original clone holder was about trying the backcross again but starting with the original blueberry line instead. Blueberry and timewarp are very similar in plant shape and seem to share a common ancestry. Therefore, removing bluebery's influence wouldn't be such a concern. Plus, intentionally maintaining blueberry's mold and powedery mildew resistance into the seedline could vastly improve the adaptability and therefore suitability of the outdoor genetics.
Vic High
Comments Texada Timewarp is the famous outdoor strain grown originally and still today on Texada Island, a longish island in the Georgia Strait. I have been there, just off the coast of Powell River, by BC Ferries, specifically as a pilgrimage because I felt sincerely, " I should go to these places and find out who knows the history." since I often end up as spokesman for "us".
Here's what I learned:
Texada Timewarp, this summer's planting, comes from an 18 year old clone mother, very few seeds are known to still exist, only crosses are available in seed form.
Texada is outdoor, on Texada most Timewarp was 5'-7' at harvest, but I have seen it reach up to 13' on Texada and in neighboring Gulf Islands.
Though it grows tall, sativa like, often with sativa like leaves, I'm not sure (its heritage) can be determined. It finishes October 1st." Marc Emery
The clone is nice but easily contracts powdery mildew. It finishes early which is a good thing most years but it wasn't this year. The clones I planted early, finished early, but because of our extended warm summer, the buds were quick to go moldy. The clones I planted late were about 3 weeks later and seemed more more mold resistant at the cooler temps. Also, this year the cloned plants didn't get as dark purple as they did last year. Not sure how any of these traits will play out on your side of the country, but figured I would give a heads up.
Being a seedmaker, if you are interested in exploring the seed potential of the timewarp genetics, I recommend hunting down the actual original clone. The source of the original clone seems to feel the person backcrossing the afghani/TWW hybrid has not been succesful in removing the afghani influence. Starting with the backcross, you may zero in on the afghani traits and accidently promote them as timewarp traits.
One project I discussed with the original clone holder was about trying the backcross again but starting with the original blueberry line instead. Blueberry and timewarp are very similar in plant shape and seem to share a common ancestry. Therefore, removing bluebery's influence wouldn't be such a concern. Plus, intentionally maintaining blueberry's mold and powedery mildew resistance into the seedline could vastly improve the adaptability and therefore suitability of the outdoor genetics.
Vic High
