[604sour]

Any info on whcich cookie strain was used ? I just picked up a pack from vsb.

[Chimera]

Listen... there are at least 3 fake cookies floating around BC. That's not how we roll. Names don't mean shit. Respected, large scale growers are showing me fake cookies flowers on the regular, having never seen a real verified cut.

We picked up every cookie cut that could be sourced in California from growers and disps alike, got our hands on cookies flowers from a cookie-fam supplied dispensary, and sent all samples to the lab for a cannab/terp fingerprint and compared each to the authentic purchased sample.

From there I purged the collection of anything that didn't show the exact fingerprint of the original, and then evaluated plants based on structure, flower set, and floral characters and selected the remaining cut that was true to type, flower character, and nose. The pinnacle cuts were selfed, and I'm now screening the S1 progeny.

You have 1 of 30 packs that made it to market, as a teaser for those seeking something rare and authentic in a market supplied by liars, thieves, and charlatans.

Expect Beta-caryophyllene dominant plants with limonene as the secondary terp, followed by a blend of myrcene and linalool in roughly equal proportions and a THCA content of approximately 28% in the flower. These are a segregating generation in which I am evaluating the homozygosity of the parental donor. A rare few can share in this journey, and hopefully will find something distinct in this market.

Fraud clones abound in BC, partially as a result of the market, partially a result of hackjob breeders taking the word of someone who sold/traded them clones. Like I said, that's not how we roll. We collect en masse, and evaluate based on floral chemical profile, so you can ensure what you are getting is derived from the real deal.

You are one of the lucky few 604, so enjoy the hunt. This is not a final product, simply a real look through the recombination possible from the unique chemotypic selection. Enjoy the ride!

-Chimera

[Stonecutter]

Having found the real clone, is it, in your opinion, worth the hype?

Regards,

[stoney917]

So........ which cut did you use????? Which did u find was the best????? Which ones were close n didnt make it????

[Chimera]

Nothing is worth the hype.

Hype is a market term, something used by salesmen to push a product. I'm not interested in products, or markets... you can see from how little time I spend on line pushing products... I'm more interested in being present in the gardens and in the lab, interpreting results. I never wanted to be a salesman; I hate salesmen. I simply can't be sold on a product, and I just assumed the general population felt the same. I make my own choices of what's important to me, be it a car, or a fruit, or a restaurant, or a chef, or a wine. I judge these things based on their merits and what they bring to my life, not for image, not to look cool in front of others, not the be in a specific group. I try to explore the biological space and determine what interests me personally.

I realize that people also like the same things, and I try to teach people these possibilities whether they are as conscious of them or not, an as such I try to offer a balanced catalog of possibilities that I find interesting, in the hopes you as well will find these selected various types interesting, as well.

I'm interested in chemotypic possibilities, not ego chasing, or telling you how cool I am, which I find in unfortunately rare in this space. I'm interested in collecting puzzle pieces that I can use to build something new, to improve upon. Sometimes I will share these puzzle pieces, sometimes they exist only in my clonal and or seed library.

Our 'cookies' is simply a plant, its a special variation of the remarkable possibilities that can exist in the cannabis genepool. It's a relatively unique terpene type, with a turned up cannabinoid dial. It's strong, sure. Would I smoke it all day long every day and exclude everything else? No. Would I tell you it's the only thing worth growing? No, I couldn't do that. She is small, and not suited well for commercially minded producers. She's frosty, and colourful, and makes nice hashes and extracts. She's loud if done properly, she's obnoxious and feisty. She's the real deal, not a fake. I know, I tested dozens to figure out what was what. You tell me how she works for you, if she hits the headspace, or provides relief- it's a collective experiment. Together let's make her better, let's not rest on our laurels, let's not let cups or dollars, or instagram or youtube views and followers tell us we are doing a good job... for all that nonsense is irrelevant and superficial in the context of this biological space we are trying to explore with the plant. I could care less if Miley Cyrus sees my pics, or understands what we are doing... it's not important.

I've been doing this a long time (longer than he vast majority here), not only growing herbs, but mating them and exploring the possibilities within the genus. My work is also a vast sociological experiment, watching how people react to certain cultivars and chemotypes.

I'm interested in why a pinot noir is more appreciated in a specific population, be it due to regional preference or perhaps a specific cultural use. I'm interested in creating unique chemotypes that provide relief to people of a specific condition. I'm interested in the heritability and the genomic underpinnings of the species. My pursuit over the last couple of years is creating designed cultivars that have cannabinoid and terpeneotypic profiles that suit a specific condition.

I understand that not everyone wants a pinot noir. Not everyone wants a hoppy IPA. Not everyone wants a heavy myrcene var that is going to smack them down and make them want to sleep. Cannabis is as varied as the personal chemistries of the people that use her.

You see terpenes are a way that plants explore the biological space, and we are part of that biological space, and we respond to the chemical signals put out by the species. Chemical signals make us act and feel a certain way. They are a mostly un-noticed discussion going on within our ecosphere. I'm interested in preserving and sharing these unique types within our community. I don't want your kudos, I don't want idolatry.... I'm a simple plant breeder, and have no desire for celebrity or public acclaim. I want to see you all learn to experience the marvels of the semiochemicals that are created by this incredible species. If I can help anyone learn about cannabis, and help them help themselves to become a giver of knowledge- become a teacher in our community, that shares, respects and responsibly preserves this incredible genetic resource that is part of our cultural heritage, then I have done my job.

If you see me posting youtube videos, pushing an ego, or hobnobbing with the self-appointed cannabis elite, then smack me. I don't want to be part of the cannabis ignorati, abusing and shilling cannabis for my own sense of importance or to fatten my pocketbook.

Keidis said it best: "If you see me getting high, if you see me getting mighty, knock me down."

That's probably more than you wanted, but it's what my intention is with this very small release of a cookies segregating generation. Grow them, enjoy them, explore them, if you wish. Don't doddle, because when these are gone, they're gone. There aren't enough to satisfy everyone.

-Chimera

[Chrondiddle O]

These sound interesting.When I saw the title I assumed this had been posted in the wrong section.If you've chosen to preserve it then there must be something special about that plant.Over here in the UK the closest I got to the forum cut was 'candyland',but it was unique.I'm very sorry that I lost my mother to the police.


edited to add I just looked at the Vancouver seed bank and it says $20 for a single seed,is that right?

[knuckles]

I just ordered 6 for 100$...probably going to sell out quickly..

[420empire]

That´s why Chimera and his team is so awesome!! It´s all about the love and exploration, when working with the Cannabis plant, - respect!
- Where can one buy your vesion of the cookies ?

[Ollie]

Wise Words and a respectful way of thinking.

Big up Chimera !

[Kalbhairav]

Ahhhh... so a little of this project has come to light!

Fantastic for those who want to try the cookies. Good luck to all who grab a pack.. Looking forward to seeing the pictures.