[Thule]

Decided to make thread concentrating on the relationships between the different stains today. There are alot of myths around and modern science has very little interest in mapping the dna of our favourite plant, therefore we, the cannaseurs remain the most accurate source of knowledge on the subject. I know there are dozens of dedicated landrace growers out here with tons of information and interesting pictures, so let's try to fill this thread with as much good info as possible.

I will be posting pictures, especially leaf details when I get a camera. All pictures about landraces, seeds or articles and anything related are welcome. I'm working on mapping the occurrence of pink pistils and purple stems on the old continent, I have gaps in my knowledge so any take on the subject is appreciated.

Pink pistils: Himachal Pradesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Lebanon, Central Europe?? Any further south in India?

[Rinse]

Hi Thule!
Good idea man.
Pink pistils hmm I never grew any plants with propa pink pistils like Ive seen here but had some afghan plants with v nice RED stems and pistils and the smoke was super good.

[Thule]

Hi Rinse! Glad you like it.

It's best I have a thread of my own instead of me rambling on other peoples threads

For me the best part of this hobby is categorizing the herb, knowing where it came from and who grew it, that's why I never took interest in commercial hybrids. I think you can learn alot just by looking at the plants and letting your mind fly. The leaves, the stems, even seeds tell their own story.

Afganistan seems to be a real melting pot of different traits. I haven't yet wrapped my head around the whole thing but I'm getting there, I hope. Your plant had bright red pistils? I saw a Rsc ghani with pink ones and I think they also exhibit purple buds and red stems, not to mention the leaves in cold temps. Two phenotypes were present, one with very wide rounded leaves, and another with thinner blades. I hear the red stemmed ones are the best ones.

[Txopín-Iruña]

Hi!

Great idea Thule,really inspirational!

Originally Posted by Thule

I think you can learn alot just by looking at the plants and letting your mind fly. The leaves, the stems, even seeds tell their own story.

I agree with that...for example in the seed part,love to see how each plant has a particular seed,with different colours,shape,size...:black,gr ey,brown,striped,dark,rounded, enlongated,big,tiny...
Love the differences and diversity.

Congo Point Noire seed,very little and of a dark brown/black colour,with short stripes.



Highland Nepalese seed,bigger and longer,and of a greyish colour with long black stripes.



Peace & hope this topic continues to grow

Originally Posted by Thule

Pink pistils: Himachal Pradesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Lebanon, Central Europe?? Any further south in India?

Uzbekistan shows pink at the beginning as well
Nice seeds Txopin

[Thule]

Hola y gracias por la contribucion amigos!

Txopin, those congolese seeds really look unique. Is it the strain with red stems and those peculiar leaves? Some Nepalese seeds are probably the smallest of all cannabis, lotsa diversity there.

Charlie, very interesting and makes sense. I have a theory the trait arose around the Iranian plateau before the arrival of chinese indicas. Anyone ever saw a red haired chinese plant?

[lasko]

Nice Thule i ll be folowing this thread

The smallest seeds in my life were from mauricius, they were like 1 x 1 mm, no stripes, just dark brown

Thule as for leaf shape and details, you have to look just at outdoor plants as indoor plants (same) can have a diferent leaf shape. example: pure sativas have fater leaves indoor than outdoor

peace

Nepalese are the smallest seeds i ever seen,yet some south africans are almost so small!Nep on left,afro on right.



I've seen some south indians showing purple/blue buds in late flowering,but it seems to be scarce.


Lasko you're right about leaves shape,but more,sometimes individuals of the same strain have different LS,and it's there it become interesting for comparative purpose...still maybe
write "indoor" or "outdoors" with the pic is a good idea,and even specify the watts if indoor grown.

[Thule]

Thanks for dropping by guys!

Will be planting various landraces outdoors this summer, they won't flower here but hopefully will manifest their preferred shape and provide me with cuttings.

Hmmm, Ptg, what is the source of that Swazi? I grew the rooibaard last year and they had big seeds, light brown, shiny coating and no stripes. The biggest seeds I have come from northern Thailand. I think it's often a sign a multipurpose strain, food and recreation.

jejeje,the great sun,gratis light!


The source is a South African guy...himself was amazed by the size of those seeds,they are the smaller he ever saw.I believe he find them in buds from South Africa,not Swaziland.I don't know if it's wild or cultivated ganja.He shared four different kinds with me,the others three are of normal size and sounds similar to your Rooibard yet i won't call them big.

Does this thread could become a landrace seeds show?


"Food and recreation",sounds so true!