the cannabis breeders bible by greg green

anyone here read this book?...i have got to page 21 and came to a dead stop...it aint like school where you can raise your hand and get your question answered...lol...it has to do with hybridizing for selection...then the next 2 pagesare just as confusing...lol

I got it, ask me your questions about HYDRO growing and I'll help you.

w99illie said:

anyone here read this book?...i have got to page 21 and came to a dead stop...it aint like school where you can raise your hand and get your question answered...lol...it has to do with hybridizing for selection...then the next 2 pagesare just as confusing...lol

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Skip that section/chapter and come back to it later.

question isnt about hydro or soil for that matter
on page 21 there is a diagram showing how to go from f1 to f2 to f3
under each plant drawing there is a symbol showing sex i think...at first i thought they were all male symbols untill i put on my glasses...some of the symbols have a line through them instead of the arrow pointy thing on the end...i thought the female symbol pointed down with the line crossing it...these point to the 2 oclock position with the line crossing it...is that a sign for hermies?...a combo of both signs?
i am sure as i read it i will have other questions
btw...thanks for the reply bro

This looks like a good book. I only just came across it on amazon yesterday.

I looked at the diagram you're talking about and I thought exactly the same thing you did. First I thought they were all male symbols, but the diagram seems to be illustrating selective breeding and how exactly do you breed two males?

I think he's just using a "different" symbol for females for some reason. It's like the regular one rotated 135° counterclockwise. I have no idea why he would do that. I'm pretty sure that's what's going on though. Maybe he refers back to the illustration later on in the text.

maybe mis-print...who knows...will pass that for now...but i want to learn about f1 f2 f3 and so on...i was recently gifted some PTF F3 seeds...just wanting to learn and understand

Ya it can get a bit confusing, but it is an black hole of knowledge. Seems you are having issues with understanding genetics and r4ecessive/dominant traits and how to get them to come out in your cross. Do some research on genetics, I am sure you can find a simple explanation somewhere. Or just be more specific on what ya dont understand and Ill gt back to ya.

ElBarto said:

This looks like a good book. I only just came across it on amazon yesterday.

I looked at the diagram you're talking about and I thought exactly the same thing you did. First I thought they were all male symbols, but the diagram seems to be illustrating selective breeding and how exactly do you breed two males?

I think he's just using a "different" symbol for females for some reason. It's like the regular one rotated 135° counterclockwise. I have no idea why he would do that. I'm pretty sure that's what's going on though. Maybe he refers back to the illustration later on in the text.

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Nope look close its all correct. The male and female symbols are there..and its kinda small type, but look close, they never pair a male and a male. It all good,.

What he is trying to show in the diagram is that you are to make an f1, take the best male and female from that group based on traits you are looking to pass on. (another whole chap) Ya take the best male and fem from each gen and cross to get the next gen. if ya don't have what ya are looking for take the two that exhibit the traits ya want and cross again...rinse and repeat....sorta. that's an easy way to get the jist of it across.

what about when to use the male of one and the female of the other..???

does the male carry the dominant genes? as for crossing 2 strains mainly..

or is it all trial and error?

Drr said:

what about when to use the male of one and the female of the other..???

does the male carry the dominant genes? as for crossing 2 strains mainly..

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if there from the same parent it dont matter..but with 2 differnt plant use the plant that has the most dom traits that u are breeding 4....MEANGREEN..

MEANGREEN69 said:

if there from the same parent it dont matter..but with 2 differnt plant use the plant that has the most dom traits that u are breeding 4....MEANGREEN..

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yea the male from the dominant strain?? or the female of the dominant strain??

it can go both ways..

How would you guys rate the book?

Grubs said:

How would you guys rate the book?

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I personally like it...it has sound information....It can be a bit confusing to the average grower who has never dived into breeding strains....Once you understand it though, I think you'll like the book

Yeah, I was looking into getting this book. Do you guys think it is a valuable piece of information? Is it sound advice?

if your into breeding.....yeah, it's pretty cool

Thanks a lot Dr. Greenhorn. Yeah, I've been growing for a while now, and am just starting to get into breeding. I know a lot of "basic" breeding stuff, but I want to get more indepth.

I think fdd has a tutorial for breeding also....you should be able to search it on this forum....if you never heard of fdd, in time you will!! alohas!

Yes, I have read his thread on breeding. It is one of the stickies. Solid stuff. I also hear that he 'doesnt' make bongs. haha.