Are there really strains with 30% thc?

st0wandgrow

st0wandgrow

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RM3 said:
Have never said that about the streaks LOL and I'm sorry my plants don't stink
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I've never seen you talk about "flavor streaks". lol

But I have seen you talk about healthy plants not stinking. On that we'll have to agree to disagree. Terpins most often have a distinct smell. Most varieties of weed have numerous terpins (to varying degrees). When growing a strain with high levels of terpins, it is going to smell, no matter how you grow it, or how healthy the plant is.

Having said that, I'm still interested in your non-stinky genetics. :-)
 
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Chillin chillin

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It was on his web site in his last book. Been a long while since I've been a member but he erased after a few of us voiced otherwise.
Wouldn't be surprised if it all wasn't erased as much editing is done there
 
vostok

vostok

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BanginYoMama said:
I have heard of a couple strains reaching 30% thc or slightly higher. Is this true or the growers just make it up?

Here is a link:
http://www.vice.com/read/marijuanas-growers-are-upping-the-thc-ante-with-super-potent-pot-456
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the real deal is.....
the way in which the THC% has been gained

in the past, lab work paid by the cops was "'is it weed or hemp?" so they can lay the charge against the grower

now they are using it(that very same sample test) to judge weather not there is more thc than the previous strain,

hence they are taking in ALL the thc of the sample, and using that point to judge if one strain is 'better' than the other

it is still early days, and until a national(even international standard) is set...its the wild wild west

or do your own: http://www.alpha-cat.org/
 
vostok

vostok

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BadInfluence said:
Quantum Kush!
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the blurb:

Quantum Kush Seeds from TGA Subcool Genetics
We love to see new strains from TGA Subcool at Original Sensible Seeds, but these Quantum Kush weed seeds have knocked us off our feet.

A staggering level of up to 30% THC is in the offing when you are growing weed from this insatiable cross, ready to blow you away.

But what’s truly incredible about his new powerhouse is that the outstanding THC levels have actually been tempered by high CBG and THCv levels

to ensure you get all the effect of massive THC levels but with none of the jittery, paranoia that you normally get with really, REALLY, strong cannabis.

Instead, Quantum Kush provides a deeply relaxing power while the smoker remains clear headed and totally pleased with themselves.

She is perfect for anyone suffering from nausea, depression or loss of appetite and has the power to make other recreational smokes seem so bland.


She’s strong, she’s long lasting and she can produce yields that are almost as staggering as the effect she can have.

Obviously this is not one for the novice, but her ease of growth means you don’t have to be a genius to get it right.

This is power personified, and if you can handle the fire, you really should jump right in.

(http://original-ssc.com/quantum-kush-seeds-tga-subcool.html)

I have sampled Q_Kush, its a great toke but 30% thc ....No Chance

...a fool and his money are easily parted

Good Luck
 
bluntmassa1

bluntmassa1

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I doubt we have a strain that tests 30% maybe a selected mother and a no stem just calyxes.

But I bet with selective breeding for bigger trichomes and covered plants like a Widow we might be able to hit a legit 30%. But to have terpines and other cannabinoids that plant would need to produce a good 40% cannabinoids and terpines. Certainly ain't there yet but come legalization I bet someone will find an extra special mutant to work with.

Just look what we've done to tomatoes but them breeders are nothing like grey market cannabis breeders they select thousands not dozens.
 
MeJuana

MeJuana

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Ok so after researching this really hard I see it is a marketing gimmick and I will explain how they can do it. Most of the content of "thc" in a bud is actually thca which is inactivated thc. There's two ways to lab test one of which heats the matter up sufficiently to "activate" it. For the other way in order to obtain the real thc value you have to use this formula THCtotal= (%THCA) x 0.877 + (%THC).. THCA is 12.3% less after the conversion. http://www.hightimes.com/read/thca-vs-thc-how-read-lab-result
So far what I've gathered is it is being said that there is a upper limit of 25% THCTOTAL possible under the current plant structure. (I will research more later maybe or someone else takeover)

So I carried on researching my other possible misconception, has marijuana steadily increased in potency. The Feds have been seizing and testing marijuana for the past 40 years and so far from one article I've read but it was confusing it has steadily increased. The confusing part is it takes about average potency of seizures which while it has increased steadily also it is much lower than the annual highest potency seizures. So here's a short cut
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/marijuana-far-more-potent-than-it-used-to-be-tests-find/


It is an interesting topic
 
OGEvilgenius

OGEvilgenius

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I think a lot of cannabis labs inflate numbers in a huge way. Highest I've heard of tested from any source that I'd consider legitimate is from Chimera. His hightest Kush (not sure where it came from). I believe he said just over 30% THC-A. The average potency has risen. But top end potency has not. Some might argue some strains that have apparently been lost or are rarely seen are a lot better than what's around now.
 
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BadInfluence

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vostok said:
I have sampled Q_Kush, its a great toke but 30% thc ....No Chance

...a fool and his money are easily parted

Good Luck
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Apologies, i forgot to mention: of course i mean the sap-dripping variety which was discussed at length here on this wonderful forum. You can now admit your fault and i will not hold it against you.
 
RM3

RM3

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st0wandgrow said:
I've never seen you talk about "flavor streaks". lol

But I have seen you talk about healthy plants not stinking. On that we'll have to agree to disagree. Terpins most often have a distinct smell. Most varieties of weed have numerous terpins (to varying degrees). When growing a strain with high levels of terpins, it is going to smell, no matter how you grow it, or how healthy the plant is.

Having said that, I'm still interested in your non-stinky genetics. :-)
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Well as I've said many times, simply ask all the folks that have visited, several members here have posted that my garden does not stink and right now there are 2 70's skunk x afghans flowering, yeppers the original stink plant and no smell, it's not just my genetics 8)
 
OGEvilgenius

OGEvilgenius

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RM3 said:
Well as I've said many times, simply ask all the folks that have visited, several members here have posted that my garden does not stink and right now there are 2 70's skunk x afghans flowering, yeppers the original stink plant and no smell, it's not just my genetics 8)
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Any particular reason you figure healthy plants don't stink? This is a new theory for me.
 
Psyphish

Psyphish

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I absolutely love it when I find a plant that stinks to high heaven. All my best looking and hardest hitting plants have a strong smell. If it doesn't smell, it's not a keeper in my book.
 
RM3

RM3

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OGEvilgenius said:
Any particular reason you figure healthy plants don't stink? This is a new theory for me.
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Because they don't, well actually, I use the word happy not healthy, tis not a theory I've been doin it for a lot of years and others have embraced and verified. I do everything differently, my biggest question is, if you wanna learn how to grow weed to get away from black mafrket weed why would you use black market methods to grow your weed? I keep tryin to tell folks the weed can be so much better, a few listen, it is what it is 8)
 
RM3

RM3

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Psyphish said:
I absolutely love it when I find a plant that stinks to high heaven. All my best looking and hardest hitting plants have a strong smell. If it doesn't smell, it's not a keeper in my book.
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There are a lot of growers that think this way, you are not alone
 
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