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Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 03-30-2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,956
Posted By Mandragora
*scratches head* Natural intersex forms are...

*scratches head*

Natural intersex forms are diploid, aren't they?

From R. Nelson's book:
"Cannabis has a haploid number of 1n=10; its somatic number is 2n=20. Some researchers have counted...
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 03-29-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By Mandragora
Stoners and math... LOL What's the height of...

Stoners and math... LOL

What's the height of the pot, exactly?

An average 12" round pot is a bit less than 4 gal, usually. That's a good size.
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 03-29-2007, 05:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,956
Posted By Mandragora
Hmmm... there is no "additional DNA", rather a...

Hmmm... there is no "additional DNA", rather a hormonal and genetic regulation in sex expression. Unfortunately, little is known about sex determination mechanisms in dioecious plant species.

...
Forum: Marijuana Strains and Breeding 03-29-2007, 02:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,848
Posted By Mandragora
The name lambsbread is used to describe something...

The name lambsbread is used to describe something of high-quality, or holy.

The complete name would be "lambsbread collie", not just "lambsbread".

There are lots of varieties grown in Jamaica,...
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 03-29-2007, 01:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,333
Posted By Mandragora
Hmmmm... fast growing plants need more water than...

Hmmmm... fast growing plants need more water than others, period. Nutrient uptake may be different, but that's a problem only when you over feed (which is common...). :2cents:
Forum: Cannabis Harvesting & Processing 03-29-2007, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,705
Posted By Mandragora
Of course it works. :wink: Top buds are always...

Of course it works. :wink:
Top buds are always ready first. Cutting them will make the others grow a bit bigger. Staggered harvest is a good strategy when you can do it. No problem.

Oh, and...
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 03-29-2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,956
Posted By Mandragora
I believe part of the confusion here comes from...

I believe part of the confusion here comes from the assumption that intersex (hermie) plants and true female plants that have been forced to undergo some sort of sex reversal (induction, STS) are the...
Forum: Cannabis Growing Outdoors 03-29-2007, 12:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,799
Posted By Mandragora
Pollinate early, only a few low branches (the...

Pollinate early, only a few low branches (the shaded ones, those you won't miss yield-wise), and only the most promising/vigorous females, and only with the pollen of your most vigorous male(s). Rule...
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 03-28-2007, 11:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,956
Posted By Mandragora
Only a female can be selfed, and the S1 will all...

Only a female can be selfed, and the S1 will all be genetical female plants (XX).



It's precisely the fact that although sex is genetically determined, environmental factors can affect it that...
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 03-28-2007, 10:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 538
Posted By Mandragora
You probably planted them with the pointed end...

You probably planted them with the pointed end down, so the root has formed a U-turn or some kind of loop. Always plant them pointed end up, or on the side. :wink:
Forum: Cannabis Growing Outdoors 03-28-2007, 10:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,799
Posted By Mandragora
If you can see the calyx turn yellow and/or split...

If you can see the calyx turn yellow and/or split open, revealing the seed, then you know the seed is fully mature. Fresh seeds can germinate too. I've had seeds germinating while still inside the...
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 03-28-2007, 10:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,956
Posted By Mandragora
Feminized seeds means no "true" males (XY), but...

Feminized seeds means no "true" males (XY), but doesn't mean "no intersexual forms" of genetic females (XX), "hermies" being intersex genetic females.

So, although pollen collected from a...
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 03-28-2007, 07:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,956
Posted By Mandragora
The only female you can/should self is the one...

The only female you can/should self is the one that will never herm under stress. How do you know you've got such a plant? You must try with lots of females of that strain (well, with clones of many...
Forum: Cannabis Growing Outdoors 03-28-2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,799
Posted By Mandragora
This is no big surprise, when inbreeding F1's the...

This is no big surprise, when inbreeding F1's the seeds you get rarely look like original F1 seeds. You may also note some variation between plants, some producing bigger seeds than others.



No...
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 03-28-2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,956
Posted By Mandragora
Why would you want to make one or several females...

Why would you want to make one or several females turn hermie? Self-pollination has many, many drawbacks...
Forum: Cannabis Growing Outdoors 03-27-2007, 12:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,309
Posted By Mandragora
Oh D.... Give not that which is rare unto...

Oh D....

Give not that which is rare unto the noobs, neither cast ye your beans before swine, lest...

Sorry.
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 03-25-2007, 12:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 56,412
Posted By Mandragora
You may want to add : - "Cubing" (see...

You may want to add :

- "Cubing" (see "Backcrossing"), the third backcross, cross fertilization between the second backcross and the same parent used in the first and second backcross.

-...
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 03-24-2007, 10:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,595
Posted By Mandragora
This is a set of non-flowering limbs. Common in...

This is a set of non-flowering limbs. Common in hybrids. Look for preflowers on other nodes, not this one.
Forum: Cannabis Growing Outdoors 03-24-2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,489
Posted By Mandragora
- How do you intend to transport and transplant...

- How do you intend to transport and transplant your seedlings? Maybe you could start your plants somewhere not too far away from the final grow spot. Use some pots or planters.

The rule is to...
Forum: Indoor Grows - Soil 03-24-2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,236
Posted By Mandragora
Aromatic herbs maybe? Basil, coriander,...

Aromatic herbs maybe?

Basil, coriander, thyme, oregano, mint... Easy to grow, nice to look at, sweet smell, fun to cook with.
Forum: Cannabis Harvesting & Processing 03-24-2007, 12:25 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,274
Posted By Mandragora
Why would you want to keep buds forever?...

Why would you want to keep buds forever? Occasional grower?

You don't need anything terribly involved in terms of storage, unles you consider buds as collectibles. I don't.

That loss you...
Forum: Cannabis Harvesting & Processing 03-23-2007, 02:23 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,274
Posted By Mandragora
You don't need to freeze your bags, or even get...

You don't need to freeze your bags, or even get the air out (vacuum seal). As a matter of fact, I'm still smoking (the last bags of) my 2005 harvest, and there is no loss as far as potency is...
Forum: Cannabis Growing Outdoors 03-23-2007, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 619
Posted By Mandragora
Day length and temps are the key factors....

Day length and temps are the key factors. Seedlings will grow muuuuch faster and stronger in May than in April. You can always try a few seeds sometimes in April if you want, but the plants you'll...
Forum: Cannabis Growing Outdoors 03-23-2007, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By Mandragora
Plant germinated seeds after it has rained....

Plant germinated seeds after it has rained. Alternatively, water the medium before you plant. That's better than watering after planting the seeds.

Oh, and welcome :wave:
Forum: Cannabis Harvesting & Processing 11-15-2006, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,098
Posted By Mandragora
Hi there. You should start curing your buds...

Hi there.

You should start curing your buds after a week of drying or so. You can't cure bone dry buds.
Forum: Cannabis Growing Outdoors 04-21-2006, 01:53 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 36,650
Posted By Mandragora
Thumbs up I'll keep an eye on this thread, probably. ...

I'll keep an eye on this thread, probably.

:smoke:
Forum: OG/ Cannabisworld Refugees 02-13-2006, 11:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,036
Posted By Mandragora
Thanks people. Now don't kill the bear,...

Thanks people.

Now don't kill the bear, don't kill the bear. :cool:
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 02-10-2006, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 590
Posted By Mandragora
We're all here, kov. :wave: Team Overgrow...

We're all here, kov. :wave:

Team Overgrow has found shelter on ICmag.
But this is ICmag. Their home, their rules. :wink:
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 02-10-2006, 12:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 590
Posted By Mandragora
TOG since 2001, not a mod here, but trying to...

TOG since 2001, not a mod here, but trying to keep this forum on the topic.
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 02-10-2006, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 590
Posted By Mandragora
Please start cultivation threads in cultivation...

Please start cultivation threads in cultivation forums.
Forum: Cannabis Laws & Cannabis Legislation 02-04-2006, 02:11 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 240,574
Posted By Mandragora
The answer is No One Knows! I'm afraid this is...

The answer is No One Knows! I'm afraid this is gonna be a reality check for many of our ex members. Keep a low profile, people. Don't panick but don't take chances. This could be just the beginning...
Forum: Cannabis Laws & Cannabis Legislation 02-04-2006, 01:55 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 240,574
Posted By Mandragora
The site was not keeping IPs in a log file when...

The site was not keeping IPs in a log file when RC had the controls. Who knows what the cops did to that...
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