Potency differences between phenotypes

It's really a political statement, when you vilify a term like GMO, people start to avoid thinking and see the scary term as some sort of enemy

GreeneryBob said:

It's really a political statement, when you vilify a term like GMO, people start to avoid thinking and see the scary term as some sort of enemy

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Yes. People are apprehensive of what they don't understand, which can then turn into baseless opinions much like what we've seen here.

On the topic of potency, I've gotta chime in that as a legal grower with zero interest in selling anything, potency really takes a back seat to flavour. Phenotypes will vary drastically with unstable genetics. Want something stable? Go with something inbred like Bubblegum, Durban poison, etc. All of the new hybrids will give you variation with everything....lots of potential to find gems, very little reliability.

johnnynice said:

Hi all,
So I am moving back to Canada soon, which means I can start growing again (on a larger and legal scale at that). To make the weed I grow marketable, it needs to have a high testable THC percentage.

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I would advise avoiding the use of the work marketable unless you're going to become a LP, If you are then you're in luck the 20%+ TC law doesn't apply to them in the same way. If they produce 20%+ THC pot it can be used in batches to make THC oil at a lower %. If you're a home grower and avoid anything questionable your pot will never be tested and you can enjoy to your hearts content. If you plan to sell on the black market or through "Medical Dispensary" then you don't need to worry about THC % either, as its completely illegal and someone testing your THC% will be the least of your worries if someone starts looking at you.

When it comes to THC % it really depends on brand and reputation. Most reputable brands will have a small range which is the average that they've tested. Some will put the highest THC% that they've obtained from a seed and others will just put out a random % they've tested without actually doing an average or growing more than a few from that seed run.

hope this helps.

Have a great day

Khyber420 said:

Have you applied for a license? My understanding is starting material must be purchased from a licensed producer. Black market strains can't be grown, ie it's not so simple as just sprouting a ton of internet seeds and yea health Canada inspectors check on this. It's a highly regulated market, even natural pesticides have to be on health Canadas approved list.

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See thats one of the things they really butchered in Canada speaking as a Canadian. They legal pot is combinations of random strains and hidden behind LP doors, They renamed all strain names so essentially there is no GG#4, GDP, BubbaKush and to produce legally you have to go through an LP. Most LP's require proof of growing and that you already have the space / equipment to grow. Then you have to buy these shitty seeds that come from the LP's with names like "Artisan Number 4" or "*Company name* CBD Blend" "*Company name relax blend"