xtsho
Well-Known Member
What I want in a strain may not be what others want. Some are looking for different things and there is nothing wrong with that. I myself am not chasing the highest THC strain or what's popular. In fact THC is only one factor I look at. Taste and effect are other factors I look at along with others. To me all of these latest high THC strains are mostly the same. They don't have the character of a South American sativa or an Indica from the mountains of Afghanistan or Pakistan. Modern hybrids are boring to me. I don't buy at the dispensaries but I know people that do. They stop by with their little jars or containers of stuff with names like Banana Pudding, Death Star, Frosted Cherry Cookies, etc... and all they seem to want to do is show me the THC content that's printed on the label. When I tell them I don't care they stand there in shock. Some of these dispensaries have over 150 different strains and most of them taste the same. What usually happens is we end up smoking what I grew and the topic goes to "That's some damn nice tasting weed, wanna trade some?". I always say no and give them a nugget to take home for free.
With that being said I really like what ACE Seeds has to offer. I'd much rather grow a Kashmir Baramulla Valley from ACE than the latest Space Gorilla Cookies from whoever. I'd rather harvest a Malawi, Ethiopian, Panama, etc... Than a Purple Berry Sour Skittles. But like I said that's just me and I really don't care what others grow. I do know one thing however, I'll never pay the outrageous prices that some US seed banks are charging. People paying $20, $30, even $100 or more a seed. I also like Cannabiogen, The Real Seed Company, and yes Sensi, Dutch Passion, etc... and many of the other older European breeders that are constantly being disparaged by those here in the States. But I've acquired so many seeds over the past few years that I might never buy anything else again. Well except for another order of landraces from the Real Seed Company. Other than that I'll just grow what I have, make more seeds of the strains, and keep making my own crosses. Many of which are as good or better as strains people are paying $30 a seed for.
Regardless, take what other say about other companies with a grain of salt. Many have an interest in the industry and are just disparaging competitors. It's sometimes hard to discern fact from intentional fiction when discussing any product related to the cannabis industry. It's rife with misinformation, false claims, slick marketing, and slimy sales tactics. I don't let that stuff get to me. I don't buy into the "hype". I do my own thing and advise others to do the same. I must be getting old because typing out this post has left me winded.
