[Piff Rhys Jones]

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

[toppin]

Hi Piff Rhys Jones looking forward to the show always good to see GB testers flying the flag.

Are they reg or fem seeds?

[Piff Rhys Jones]

Hi toppin thanks for having a look.

They're fem seeds as the pollen used was from ojd's sssdh cut reversed.

Peace

[944s2]

nice one piff! great germination pics,,nice and simple straight into the mix and 5 out of 5 healthy young girls,,tagged and good luck and gonna watch this one closely as running her next,,s2

[ojd]

hi piff rhys jones

nice start bro
lot of cookie doms showing up in these so im sure you will find what you want in them

any updates

peace

[Piff Rhys Jones]

Hello mate, sorry for the lack of updates, been away with work for the last few weeks and the little ones have been left in the care of a family member.

Should be back soon and I'll update with new pics as soon as I get home.

Peace

[944s2]

keep well piff,,watching closely to see how they perform especially when you flip them,,s2

[Piff Rhys Jones]

Nice one 944s2, I'll give you a shout once they're flowering.

You still enjoying that strawberries & cream?

Peace

[944s2]

Originally Posted by Piff Rhys Jones

Nice one 944s2, I'll give you a shout once they're flowering.

You still enjoying that strawberries & cream?

Peace

4 out the 5 are shaping up nicely and one runt that seemed to look good in veg but just didnt pack on like the others sadly a runt but a nice smelling one,,will keep you informed,,this thread was tagged as soon as you posted,,
so looking forward to you showing the way with these girls,,keep safe and well piff,,,s2

[ojd]

yo rhys

any updates

peace