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Pack 'o Space Chimp -- a 'crack attack'
I've been drooling over several of d420's offerings, so for a first 'test' I purchased a pack of Space Chimp. All excited about growing these out for some new medicine for patients, and 'cause I've got some Gorilla Grape females (Florida cut) I'd enjoy finding a male with all the 'right stuff'.
Unfortunately, the germ rate has turned out to be MAYBE 45%.  Out of 11 seeds, only 4 have cracked and actually made it above ground. The jury is still out on the 5th bean that cracked -- the taproot has not grown, hence the 'MAYBE' 45% germ rate. After a 9 days waiting on the 5th seed, I think its a no show, which drops the germ rate even lower than 45%. Right along with the Space Chimp, I germinated seeds from 12 other strains, with a typical 99+% germination rate with those. A couple of those 'other' strains are from seed stock that's over 8-10 years old. My grow lab has over 200 thriving seedlings started and growing under the same conditions as SChimp. The Space Chimps that DID crack look fine. But with just 4 of them (@ $25/seed) at this point, its sure not the 11 plants I'd planned on for selection purposes.  Lets hope for a 50/50 female to male ratio at least, eh?
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04-24-2012, 02:55 PM
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Wow that sucks!
I have a pack of these going to soak this fall. I certainly hope the best for you. I had 100% germ on 2 packs of his other stuff. I'm sure d420 will make it up to you if these whiff out, tho time and schedule are priceless. I can say that I haven't found one bad plant from his stuff - so even if you only find one girl - run her. All appendages crossed for you! -AK
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04-24-2012, 06:53 PM
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04-25-2012, 06:54 PM
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YAY! I got the 5th seed pushed above ground with first leaflets looking green and healthy.
I gave it a light spritzing the last 3 mornings with some 'Roots Organics' root development formula, and perhaps that got the taproot finally going. WhatEVER brought it around... I'm just stoked that I've got 5 sprouted chimps. The other 4 SC seedlings are doing GREAT, and although they are from two different germination dates they've all got one of more sets of true leaves and showing noticeable growth each day.
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04-26-2012, 02:16 AM
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Only got 3 females out of 11, 1 never popped and 8 males out of my chimps but them the breaks I guess. The girls I did get are well worth it, 1 leaning each way and 3rd yet to flower. Did find 2 really nice males as well. Hoping you get at least a couple girls. good luck
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