Vancouver Seed Bank Kish or Shiskaberry

**Bugscreen** · 04-10-2009, 09:29 AM

I was looking for djshorts blueberry when I went there but they were out so the girl behind the counter recommended Kish (formerly shiskaberry) from a breeder that goes by the name of Cash Crop Ken. I was a bit skeptical as this sounded like she was trying to unload some old stock on me. I knew they had a reputation of replacing seeds if they don't germinate and she said if I had any probs to come back. 10 seeds were $90 plus tax. I germinated 5 out of the 10 seed and checked em daily. after the 3rd day I was getting worried as no sign of germination but low and behold on the 4th day 2 had cracked and the 5th day 2 more but 1 did nothing so I just left it. The 4 seeds had now turned into nice little seedlings. A week after that I want to through the 5th seed away cause the paper towel had totally dried. What do you know there was a little white root poking out of the 5th seed so I potted it. It struggle to spout so I pulled the shell off by hand. Long story short all five Kish plants became lush flowering females and are now about 3 weeks away from harvest. Also I took 4 clones from each plant before I put then to flower thinking I would destroy a percentage of males. Only 1 clone failed to root so I got 19 clones ready for a scrog I am planning. It is a much taller strain than I expected but a very robust growing plant. I want to thank the Vancouver seed bank for the recommendation. Now I just hope it is potent. If anyone has grown this strain perhaps you could let me know your opinions on its quality.

**dopewear** · 04-10-2009, 11:09 AM

hey fellow canuck, uhm from what ive seen and heard from my buddies that have grown those strains from the vancity seed bank have been quite happy with the quality, though they didnt scrog with theres i think itd work beautifuly. the kish is a wonderful smoke when dried and cured to perfection. hope all goes well.

**Bugscreen** · 04-10-2009, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by dopewear

hey fellow canuck, uhm from what ive seen and heard from my buddies that have grown those strains from the vancity seed bank have been quite happy with the quality, though they didnt scrog with theres i think itd work beautifuly. the kish is a wonderful smoke when dried and cured to perfection. hope all goes well.

Thanx For the info dopewear

I am very careful to dry and cure properly. Makes all the difference. When its done I will leave you a doobe in a undisclosed location somewhere in the lower mainland

**dopewear** · 04-10-2009, 11:59 AM

dude id be all for that, ill leave you a j of my purple pineberry which ill start very soon.

**doidlethedigger** · 04-11-2009, 05:53 PM

i cant wait to see them in a few weeks, i just ordered the same seeds

**MR GOODSTUFF45** · 04-17-2009, 05:26 PM

That is the first pic I've ever seen of the kish. very nice.

When I was looking for a good SCROG strain a few years ago, that is one that was highly recommended. ( I still haven't scrogged a damn thing)

**Bugscreen** · 04-18-2009, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by MR GOODSTUFF45

That is the first pic I've ever seen of the kish. very nice.

When I was looking for a good SCROG strain a few years ago, that is one that was highly recommended. ( I still haven't scrogged a damn thing)

Yeah when I got these beans I couldn't find a decent pic of this strain anywhere. as for my scrog... because I am in perpetual grow now all my clones have gottin to big for scrogin so I topped and shemmed and am just going for the sog instead. I will post the Kish pics at finish in this thread.

**Bugscreen** · 05-03-2009, 10:20 AM

Here are the Pics Of Cash Crop Kens "Kish" (formerly Shiskaberry) purchased from the Vancouver seed bank grown to the best of my ability.

Forget the 42 Days finish as advertised. This is at 53 days going into its 48hr dark period before harvest.

**dopewear** · 05-03-2009, 10:55 AM

looks good dude sorry it didnt live up the the harvest date i recently read on a forum that some of their strains have found to be inconsistent.

**Bugscreen** · 05-03-2009, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by dopewear

looks good dude sorry it didnt live up the the harvest date i recently read on a forum that some of their strains have found to be inconsistent.

Ahh.. not to worried how long they take although I had to do some fancy dancing with all the clones in the flowering room. I took down one plant at 42 days and am just starting to smoke it. Taste of the mixed berry syrup at Ihop.