Was talking to a friend on here about modern cannabis and the insane trichome coverage. A few things, I 100% think GSC had nothing to do with Durban Poison - I think that was some luck bag seed find that created a revolution. I DO however think it had everything to do with some old school OG. I recall around 2007 when Cinx first blew up in Oregon, it was the first herb that was noticeably more frosty than anything. There was also some Afghan from SoCal going around that was bonkers frosty. However, for the most part, these were not the norm. Looking at lineages (and assuming they are correct) it seems to me it's from the White, the Sour Diesels, the random OG kushes. Anyone put some real thought and/or research into this? We grew an OG Raskal out maybe 10 years ago that was insanely white - it was like a freak. Tiny buds, all frost. Ended up losing it but until not so long ago it was not the norm. Perhaps it is just a by product of constantly selecting primarily for high THC content?
What genetics led to modern cannabis insane trichome coverage?
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I know that high times did a study. Take it for what it worth. But all the high potency strains mainly had chem genetics in them.
I've always thought this myself and it was somewhat confirmed by those idiots.
I've always thought this myself and it was somewhat confirmed by those idiots.
Mithridate
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Are we talking about trichome field density or elongated trichome stalks laying on their side giving the illusion of enhanced coverage?
I was under the impression modern trichs covering is a result of PGR or plant hormone control… more than genetics. Result of chemical stimulation
I'd say that's false. PGR runs don't come out as frosty as ones without for me. Why I stopped using them.
I would take your word over mine, as I have never used them. But I have smoked them, as it seems to be in every single gram of canadian dispensary weed.
I'm also a one sided coin as I grow full organic. I have seen and smoked salt based runs and hydro, the trichome coverage is high, but predominant stalk with no heads. Kinda the same I see on PGR flower.
They called it 'White Widow' for a reason.
Thats impressive for sure.
Would you say it's genetics? or combination medium/nutrients/genetics?
follow up question; is it coming from the Mexican linage or Thai (from the destroyer)?
thanks
Genetics in this case
Huge resin heads = Thai... imo
Kaiki told me that some bracts can contain up to 90 trichs /mm. squared
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I have some white widow x skunk #1 from cultivators choice I need to pop.
Genetics in this case
Huge resin heads = Thai... imo
thanks for that. I'm finally there (growing Thai genetics)
Ahhh, I never thought of them falling over giving the illusion of heavy trichome coverage. I mean, I have plenty of macro photos from 30 years ago that have crazy trichome coverage but the average weed in dispensaries and that all the "breeders" are slinging these days is way way way more frosty than 20 years ago. Maybe they are just larger heads or fallen over as previously mentioned. I do recall white widow being amazing.
Nice, the good old Great White shark cross,I've found some devastatingly strong plants in the seeds I've done long ago, one of the females was the most narcotic cannabis I've grown. Yours come from a different breeder but you'll find some great individuals for sure.
