Clankie
Well-Known Member
I don't know exactly what this strain is, but it is awesome, and I'm keeping it, so I'm more or less writing it for fun. If anyone has experience with G13 labs pineapple express and has had a similar looking pheno to mine, or something else strikingly similar, by all means chip in.
So, I got the clone of this strain from a local dispensary, more out of a whim, and because it was the only fruity sativa dom they had. This being Colorado, I severely doubt the authenticity of nearly every clone you can get at a dispensary, as I have been burned on that more times than I can count. Thank god for them internets and their seed companies. Anyways, in veg this plant was nothing special, and also when I first came to doubt the authenticity of the 'pineapple express' claim, as she remained short (for a hybrid sativa/dom) and bushy throughout a prolonged four week veg period, reaching a height of around 2 feet. However, when placed into flower, several outstanding qualities emerged. From the instant real bud production started (around 1.5 weeks into 12/12) the resin production was outstanding, and the plant had a very pleasant citrus and very light skunk scent. The sativa nature of the plant revealed itself upon the second week of flowering, as a fairly decent stretch occurred, opening up the plant and giving her an open pine tree shape. Total flowering time was approx. 8 weeks including 5 days of flushing with distilled water. More information and pics can be found in my grow journal, but I will include a couple sample pics here. And now, the template!
IDENTIFICATION
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Date: 8/12/12
Strain: supposedly G13 labs Pineapple Express
Judge: Clankie
Breeder: G13 labs (?)
Grower: Clankie
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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
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1. Visual Appeal: Rate the visual appeal of the buds from 1-10 unappealing-excellent. 8, very resin-heavy, could be larger/more dense.
2. Visible Trichomes: Rate the visible trichome content from 1-10 none-totally covered. 9-9.5
3. Use an X to indicate the colors that are present in the trichome heads under magnification or list the percentages of each color for a more precise report.
Clear [X] Cloudy [X] Amber [X] Dark [ ]
4. Mark with X the colors that are present in the buds or for a more detailed color analysis rate presence on a scale 1-9 light-dark.
Brown [ ] Green [x] Gold [ ] Blue [ ] Grey [ ] White [ ] Red [ ] Rust [ ] Orange [ ] Purple [ ] Black [ ]
5. Bud density: [7] Rate the bud density from 1-10 airy-dense. For samples that are not in their natural state leave this field blank.
6. Use numbers 1-9 on descriptors that apply to the aroma of freshly broken bud where a one indicates a subtle presence and 9 indicates a pronounced presence.
Delete the existing space when marking a descriptor in order to maintain the columns in alignment.
Ammonia [ ] Earthy [ ] Licorice [ ] Peach [ ] Berry [ ] Floral [ ] Mango [ ] Pepper [ ]
Blueberry [ ] Fruit [ ] Meat [ ] Petroleum [3] Bubblegum [ ] Grape [ ]
Melon [ ] Pine [ ] Cedar [ ] Grapefruit [ ] Menthol [ ]
Pineapple [7] Cherry [ ] Grass/Hay [ ] Mint [ ] Rotten [ ] Chocolate [ ] Hash [ ]
Mold [ ] Skunk [3] Citrus [9] Iron/Rust [ ] Musk [ ] Spice [ ] Coconut [ ] Leather [ ] Nutmeg [ ] Strawberry [ ] Coffee [ ] Lemon [ ] Orange [ ] Vanilla [ ]
7. Aroma [8] Rate the aroma from 1-10 repulsive-delightful. Use freshly crumbled bud for best results.
8. Seed content [0(LULZ)] Rate seed content from 0-10 none-fully seeded.
9. Weeks cured [2] If known enter the number of weeks your sample has been cured. If desired repeat SSR after an additional two weeks of curing.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION COMMENTS:
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THE SMOKE TEST
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Address these questions while smoking.
1. Please use a clean instrument for the evaluation. Enter information below that will identify the instrument as follows:
Water pipe (enter bong, hooka, bubbler etc) [X]
Vaporizer (enter the brand name) [ ]
Pipe (size-type, ie medium-glass) [ ]
Joint (enter brand of papers) [ ]
Other (specify):
2. Use numbers 1-9 on descriptors that apply to the taste where a one indicates a subtle presence and a nine indicates a very pronounced presence.
Delete the existing space when marking a descriptor in order to maintain the columns in alignment.
Ammonia [ ] Earthy [ ] Licorice [ ] Peach [ ] Berry [ ] Floral [ ]
Mango [ ] Pepper [ ] Blueberry [ ] Fruit [ ] Meat [ ] Petroleum [3] Bubblegum [ ] Grape [ ] Melon [ ] Pine [ ]
Cedar [ ] Grapefruit [ ] Menthol [ ] Pineapple [6] Cherry [ ] Grass/Hay [ ] Mint [ ] Rotten [ ] Chocolate [ ] Hash [ ] Mold [ ] Skunk [3] Citrus [9] Iron/Rust [ ]
Musk [ ] Spice [ ] Coconut [ ] Leather [ ] Nutmeg [ ] Strawberry [ ] Coffee [ ] Lemon [ ] Orange [ ] Vanilla [ ]
If appropriate return to this question after 5-10 minutes and mark
with X any unmarked descriptors for lingering aftertaste.
3. Taste [8.5] Rate your impression of the taste from 1-10 unpleasant-delicious.
4. State of dryness [5] Rate the dryness of the bud from 1-10 wet-dry where 5 is ideal.
5. Smoke ability [9] Rate the smoke ability of the sample from 1-10 harsh-smooth.
6. Smoke expansion [7] Rate how the smoke expands in the lungs from 1-10 stable-explodes.
SMOKE TEST COMMENTS:
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FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS
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Address final questions immediately after effects have worn off.
1. Dosage [2-6?] Enter the number of hits taken to reach desired effects.
2. Effect onset [2] Rate how quickly the effect hit from 1-10 immediate-major creeper.
3. Sativa influence [9] Rate the sativa influence detected from 0-10 none-extreme. Sativa influence is best described as a clear and energetic mental effect.
4. Indica influence [2] Rate the indica influence detected from 0-10 none-extreme. Indica influence is best described as a sedative,
lethargic or numbing effect that affects the body.
5. Potency [8] Rate the potency of the sample from 0-10 none-devastating.
6. Duration [1.5-3] Indicate the number of hours the effects lasted.
7. Tolerance build up [2] Rate how quickly tolerance builds from 0-10 none-rapid. Leave this field blank if you have not used this sample repeatedly.
8. Usability [ ] Rate on a scale of 1-9 where a one indicates the worst time of day to consume this strain and a nine represents the ideal time of day.
Leave field(s) blank if you have not yet formed an opinion.
Morning - wake up [9] Day - work [9] Evening - relax [4] Night - sleep [4]
9. Overall satisfaction [9] Rate your overall satisfaction from 1-10 poor-Holy Grail.
10.Ability and conditions [9] Rate your overall ability to judge from 1-10 low-high. Consider experience, strain familiarity, atmosphere,
current tolerance and most importantly the condition and preparation of the sample.
11.Judging from the sample alone do you personally consider this
strain a keeper for long term use. Yes [X] No [ ]
12.Rate the noticable effects on a scale of 1-9 mild-severe. Take care to use the appropriate column for your response.
Around two minutes after the first hit, this herb is the cannabis equivalent of two cups of coffee and a cigarette. No Chinese eyes here, this is some seriously speedy, good morning style herb. I have a substantially lengthy history of smoking sativa dominant plants, so I might not be the best to judge negative effects, but I have definitely not noticed any paranoia or extreme raciness. Instead, the herb imparts a very alert-yet-contemplative high that is equally suited for in front of the tv or hard at work. One of my patients remarked, "that was the most fun washing dishes I have ever had." The intial rush of alertness/awakeness subsides after approximately 1 hour (after you have stopped smoking, it will maintain as long as you keep burning) and mellows into an enjoyable somewhat stoney buzz. I would liken it to the stone associated with particularly potent cuts of durban poison; not necessarily a couch-lock stone, but more of a deep and contemplative mental state. My patients report both pleasing results for pain remediation, as well as that the buzz does not interfere with sleep when that time comes, and my personal usage would agree with this as well.
In all, I am very fond of this bud, and will not only be keeping it for continued grows, but will be using at least one mother as a future breeding project for the purpose of increasing the yield, which was the only detriment of this cut. In closing, I will include some pictures of the herb after a quick 2 week cure, with a nikon camera and with a 35x digital microscope. For pics of the plant before it was cut down, see my journal. I am also thinking of setting up a flikr feed since apparently rollitup just kills the resolution of my photos.
So, I got the clone of this strain from a local dispensary, more out of a whim, and because it was the only fruity sativa dom they had. This being Colorado, I severely doubt the authenticity of nearly every clone you can get at a dispensary, as I have been burned on that more times than I can count. Thank god for them internets and their seed companies. Anyways, in veg this plant was nothing special, and also when I first came to doubt the authenticity of the 'pineapple express' claim, as she remained short (for a hybrid sativa/dom) and bushy throughout a prolonged four week veg period, reaching a height of around 2 feet. However, when placed into flower, several outstanding qualities emerged. From the instant real bud production started (around 1.5 weeks into 12/12) the resin production was outstanding, and the plant had a very pleasant citrus and very light skunk scent. The sativa nature of the plant revealed itself upon the second week of flowering, as a fairly decent stretch occurred, opening up the plant and giving her an open pine tree shape. Total flowering time was approx. 8 weeks including 5 days of flushing with distilled water. More information and pics can be found in my grow journal, but I will include a couple sample pics here. And now, the template!
IDENTIFICATION
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Date: 8/12/12
Strain: supposedly G13 labs Pineapple Express
Judge: Clankie
Breeder: G13 labs (?)
Grower: Clankie
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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
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1. Visual Appeal: Rate the visual appeal of the buds from 1-10 unappealing-excellent. 8, very resin-heavy, could be larger/more dense.
2. Visible Trichomes: Rate the visible trichome content from 1-10 none-totally covered. 9-9.5
3. Use an X to indicate the colors that are present in the trichome heads under magnification or list the percentages of each color for a more precise report.
Clear [X] Cloudy [X] Amber [X] Dark [ ]
4. Mark with X the colors that are present in the buds or for a more detailed color analysis rate presence on a scale 1-9 light-dark.
Brown [ ] Green [x] Gold [ ] Blue [ ] Grey [ ] White [ ] Red [ ] Rust [ ] Orange [ ] Purple [ ] Black [ ]
5. Bud density: [7] Rate the bud density from 1-10 airy-dense. For samples that are not in their natural state leave this field blank.
6. Use numbers 1-9 on descriptors that apply to the aroma of freshly broken bud where a one indicates a subtle presence and 9 indicates a pronounced presence.
Delete the existing space when marking a descriptor in order to maintain the columns in alignment.
Ammonia [ ] Earthy [ ] Licorice [ ] Peach [ ] Berry [ ] Floral [ ] Mango [ ] Pepper [ ]
Blueberry [ ] Fruit [ ] Meat [ ] Petroleum [3] Bubblegum [ ] Grape [ ]
Melon [ ] Pine [ ] Cedar [ ] Grapefruit [ ] Menthol [ ]
Pineapple [7] Cherry [ ] Grass/Hay [ ] Mint [ ] Rotten [ ] Chocolate [ ] Hash [ ]
Mold [ ] Skunk [3] Citrus [9] Iron/Rust [ ] Musk [ ] Spice [ ] Coconut [ ] Leather [ ] Nutmeg [ ] Strawberry [ ] Coffee [ ] Lemon [ ] Orange [ ] Vanilla [ ]
7. Aroma [8] Rate the aroma from 1-10 repulsive-delightful. Use freshly crumbled bud for best results.
8. Seed content [0(LULZ)] Rate seed content from 0-10 none-fully seeded.
9. Weeks cured [2] If known enter the number of weeks your sample has been cured. If desired repeat SSR after an additional two weeks of curing.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION COMMENTS:
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THE SMOKE TEST
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Address these questions while smoking.
1. Please use a clean instrument for the evaluation. Enter information below that will identify the instrument as follows:
Water pipe (enter bong, hooka, bubbler etc) [X]
Vaporizer (enter the brand name) [ ]
Pipe (size-type, ie medium-glass) [ ]
Joint (enter brand of papers) [ ]
Other (specify):
2. Use numbers 1-9 on descriptors that apply to the taste where a one indicates a subtle presence and a nine indicates a very pronounced presence.
Delete the existing space when marking a descriptor in order to maintain the columns in alignment.
Ammonia [ ] Earthy [ ] Licorice [ ] Peach [ ] Berry [ ] Floral [ ]
Mango [ ] Pepper [ ] Blueberry [ ] Fruit [ ] Meat [ ] Petroleum [3] Bubblegum [ ] Grape [ ] Melon [ ] Pine [ ]
Cedar [ ] Grapefruit [ ] Menthol [ ] Pineapple [6] Cherry [ ] Grass/Hay [ ] Mint [ ] Rotten [ ] Chocolate [ ] Hash [ ] Mold [ ] Skunk [3] Citrus [9] Iron/Rust [ ]
Musk [ ] Spice [ ] Coconut [ ] Leather [ ] Nutmeg [ ] Strawberry [ ] Coffee [ ] Lemon [ ] Orange [ ] Vanilla [ ]
If appropriate return to this question after 5-10 minutes and mark
with X any unmarked descriptors for lingering aftertaste.
3. Taste [8.5] Rate your impression of the taste from 1-10 unpleasant-delicious.
4. State of dryness [5] Rate the dryness of the bud from 1-10 wet-dry where 5 is ideal.
5. Smoke ability [9] Rate the smoke ability of the sample from 1-10 harsh-smooth.
6. Smoke expansion [7] Rate how the smoke expands in the lungs from 1-10 stable-explodes.
SMOKE TEST COMMENTS:
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FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS
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Address final questions immediately after effects have worn off.
1. Dosage [2-6?] Enter the number of hits taken to reach desired effects.
2. Effect onset [2] Rate how quickly the effect hit from 1-10 immediate-major creeper.
3. Sativa influence [9] Rate the sativa influence detected from 0-10 none-extreme. Sativa influence is best described as a clear and energetic mental effect.
4. Indica influence [2] Rate the indica influence detected from 0-10 none-extreme. Indica influence is best described as a sedative,
lethargic or numbing effect that affects the body.
5. Potency [8] Rate the potency of the sample from 0-10 none-devastating.
6. Duration [1.5-3] Indicate the number of hours the effects lasted.
7. Tolerance build up [2] Rate how quickly tolerance builds from 0-10 none-rapid. Leave this field blank if you have not used this sample repeatedly.
8. Usability [ ] Rate on a scale of 1-9 where a one indicates the worst time of day to consume this strain and a nine represents the ideal time of day.
Leave field(s) blank if you have not yet formed an opinion.
Morning - wake up [9] Day - work [9] Evening - relax [4] Night - sleep [4]
9. Overall satisfaction [9] Rate your overall satisfaction from 1-10 poor-Holy Grail.
10.Ability and conditions [9] Rate your overall ability to judge from 1-10 low-high. Consider experience, strain familiarity, atmosphere,
current tolerance and most importantly the condition and preparation of the sample.
11.Judging from the sample alone do you personally consider this
strain a keeper for long term use. Yes [X] No [ ]
12.Rate the noticable effects on a scale of 1-9 mild-severe. Take care to use the appropriate column for your response.
Around two minutes after the first hit, this herb is the cannabis equivalent of two cups of coffee and a cigarette. No Chinese eyes here, this is some seriously speedy, good morning style herb. I have a substantially lengthy history of smoking sativa dominant plants, so I might not be the best to judge negative effects, but I have definitely not noticed any paranoia or extreme raciness. Instead, the herb imparts a very alert-yet-contemplative high that is equally suited for in front of the tv or hard at work. One of my patients remarked, "that was the most fun washing dishes I have ever had." The intial rush of alertness/awakeness subsides after approximately 1 hour (after you have stopped smoking, it will maintain as long as you keep burning) and mellows into an enjoyable somewhat stoney buzz. I would liken it to the stone associated with particularly potent cuts of durban poison; not necessarily a couch-lock stone, but more of a deep and contemplative mental state. My patients report both pleasing results for pain remediation, as well as that the buzz does not interfere with sleep when that time comes, and my personal usage would agree with this as well.
In all, I am very fond of this bud, and will not only be keeping it for continued grows, but will be using at least one mother as a future breeding project for the purpose of increasing the yield, which was the only detriment of this cut. In closing, I will include some pictures of the herb after a quick 2 week cure, with a nikon camera and with a 35x digital microscope. For pics of the plant before it was cut down, see my journal. I am also thinking of setting up a flikr feed since apparently rollitup just kills the resolution of my photos.
