Once again I'd like to thank ojd for the opportunity to test this strain. Connoisseur Genetics are making some serious moves with these sssdh hybrids.
Seeds were stored in the fridge for a couple of weeks prior to germination. All 6 were put straight into organic seedling mix on 26th June 2013, no pre-soak.
Within 40 hours one had already popped and broken the surface. I've never experienced seeds germinate this quickly before. I suppose this indicates how fresh and viable the seeds are:
Within a further 12 hours the remaining 5 other seeds had broken the surface.
I did notice the "membrane" others had mentioned when germinating these recent testers. Two or three of the seedlings had not managed to shed the seed case when they broke the surface and appeared to have another layer of something covering the cotyledons within the seedcase.
This was however quickly remedied with a few drops of water on a pinhead applied to the seed case. After applying the water, the seed case and membrane inside it would soften and fall off within a few hours. I think the explanation for this may be that the taproot is so vigorous in these seeds that it pushes the seed case above the surface before it has enough time to fully soften. Once it breaks the surface maybe it dries out choking the cotyledons within?
Here's a picture of a seedling having recently shed the membrane:
Fast forward a week later and here they are on 4th July 2013 basking in the sun, six healthy seedlings:
The most vigorous seedling (the one that popped within 40 hours) now seems to be growing a slightly mutated first set of leaves, we'll see if she grows out of it or keeps the trait throughout. Did someone else running these sssdh hybrid testers experience a similar mutation?
I'll update as and when interesting stuff happens. The plan is to grow these big enough to take a decent batch of cuttings, root the cuttings then flower a cutting or two of each for selection.
Looking forward to seeing how everyone else gets on. It feels good to be part of something special here.
Peace
Seeds were stored in the fridge for a couple of weeks prior to germination. All 6 were put straight into organic seedling mix on 26th June 2013, no pre-soak.
Within 40 hours one had already popped and broken the surface. I've never experienced seeds germinate this quickly before. I suppose this indicates how fresh and viable the seeds are:
Within a further 12 hours the remaining 5 other seeds had broken the surface.
I did notice the "membrane" others had mentioned when germinating these recent testers. Two or three of the seedlings had not managed to shed the seed case when they broke the surface and appeared to have another layer of something covering the cotyledons within the seedcase.
This was however quickly remedied with a few drops of water on a pinhead applied to the seed case. After applying the water, the seed case and membrane inside it would soften and fall off within a few hours. I think the explanation for this may be that the taproot is so vigorous in these seeds that it pushes the seed case above the surface before it has enough time to fully soften. Once it breaks the surface maybe it dries out choking the cotyledons within?
Here's a picture of a seedling having recently shed the membrane:
Fast forward a week later and here they are on 4th July 2013 basking in the sun, six healthy seedlings:
The most vigorous seedling (the one that popped within 40 hours) now seems to be growing a slightly mutated first set of leaves, we'll see if she grows out of it or keeps the trait throughout. Did someone else running these sssdh hybrid testers experience a similar mutation?
I'll update as and when interesting stuff happens. The plan is to grow these big enough to take a decent batch of cuttings, root the cuttings then flower a cutting or two of each for selection.
Looking forward to seeing how everyone else gets on. It feels good to be part of something special here.
Peace
