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ThePhiloStoned · 09-29-2015, 04:23 AM

From what I have read in various articles cannabinoid levels are not only strain dependent but very harvest/batch dependent...meaning that something like Cannatonic, known to be high in CBD, can churn out harvests with little or no appreciable levels of CBD.

Given that reality, would it be possible, or are any companies in development, of a product that could be used to do at home testing of levels? Obviously they wouldn't be nearly as accurate results as sending it off to a lab, but it could be useful information, done on a harvest-to-harvest basis, for breeders, growers & medical patients alike.

Lyfespan · 09-29-2015, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ThePhiloStoned

From what I have read in various articles cannabinoid levels are not only strain dependent but very harvest/batch dependent...meaning that something like Cannatonic, known to be high in CBD, can churn out harvests with little or no appreciable levels of CBD.

Given that reality, would it be possible, or are any companies in development, of a product that could be used to do at home testing of levels? Obviously they wouldn't be nearly as accurate results as sending it off to a lab, but it could be useful information, done on a harvest-to-harvest basis, for breeders, growers & medical patients alike.

i have 4 cannatonics here all will be tested

ThePhiloStoned · 09-29-2015, 06:30 AM

Y'all get where my thinking is, right? The ability to do an at-home approximation of CBD or THCV levels would be really helpful to the medicinal patient that grows their own, it would probably be too much of a financial burden for them to send a sample from every harvest to the lab.

DiRTYFooD · 09-29-2015, 11:47 AM

This place does a home test kit, let us know your results!
www.alpha-cat.org/shop

Only Ornamental · 09-29-2015, 11:20 PM

- There's that device called MyDx (basically an eNose)... ask user Oldchuck for more information
- Send in some samples to a lab: This is about as fast but more accurate
- Use TLC, either ready-to-use kits or done right
- Log in at Kickstarter or sit together with some friends and get yourself a more expensive device. Second-hand refurbished HPLCs aren't that expensive and even a GC might be in if you ignore running costs.

KiefSweat · 09-30-2015, 12:35 AM

cannatonic is a cbd hybrid, so not all plants from seed have the same ratios or levels or even cbd.

oldbean · 10-11-2015, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DiRTYFooD

This place does a home test kit, let us know your results!
www.alpha-cat.org/shop

That is a cracking link, defo going to be purchasing a kit to test my crops, cheers for sharing

Lyfespan · 10-11-2015, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KiefSweat

cannatonic is a cbd hybrid, so not all plants from seed have the same ratios or levels or even cbd.

yes this is true, but its still fun to play the ODDS

Stonecutter · 11-05-2015, 10:29 AM

Chimera has posted a home test for CBD in his forum. Can't link now - on phone.

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ThePhiloStoned Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Hell's Basement, USA Posts: 195	Testing Technology From what I have read in various articles cannabinoid levels are not only strain dependent but very harvest/batch dependent...meaning that something like Cannatonic, known to be high in CBD, can churn out harvests with little or no appreciable levels of CBD. Given that reality, would it be possible, or are any companies in development, of a product that could be used to do at home testing of levels? Obviously they wouldn't be nearly as accurate results as sending it off to a lab, but it could be useful information, done on a harvest-to-harvest basis, for breeders, growers & medical patients alike. __________________ - The Philosopher Stoned I apologize if I come off as an asshole, it is a natural reaction that I have to fight every second of every day...so please bare with me, I promise that I did not mean to offend you. "If we gave up on bagseed, the cannabis genetic pool would be forever doomed...I mean the greatest treasures are hidden in those bags, besides don't you think you can grow that strain better than the next guy?" - old anonymous hippie I grow everything, everywhere...I'm a botanarchist. When I grow up I wanna be Johnny Appleweed, breed the perfect strain, and sow my seed wherever there's a train. A Proud Member of the B.S.G.A. (Bag Seed Growers Association)
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ThePhiloStoned Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Hell's Basement, USA Posts: 195	Y'all get where my thinking is, right? The ability to do an at-home approximation of CBD or THCV levels would be really helpful to the medicinal patient that grows their own, it would probably be too much of a financial burden for them to send a sample from every harvest to the lab. __________________ - The Philosopher Stoned I apologize if I come off as an asshole, it is a natural reaction that I have to fight every second of every day...so please bare with me, I promise that I did not mean to offend you. "If we gave up on bagseed, the cannabis genetic pool would be forever doomed...I mean the greatest treasures are hidden in those bags, besides don't you think you can grow that strain better than the next guy?" - old anonymous hippie I grow everything, everywhere...I'm a botanarchist. When I grow up I wanna be Johnny Appleweed, breed the perfect strain, and sow my seed wherever there's a train. A Proud Member of the B.S.G.A. (Bag Seed Growers Association)
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Only Ornamental Spiritually inspired agnostic mad scientist Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Somewhere in Central Europe Posts: 2,388	- There's that device called MyDx (basically an eNose)... ask user Oldchuck for more information - Send in some samples to a lab: This is about as fast but more accurate - Use TLC, either ready-to-use kits or done right - Log in at Kickstarter or sit together with some friends and get yourself a more expensive device. Second-hand refurbished HPLCs aren't that expensive and even a GC might be in if you ignore running costs. __________________ Growing only for ornamental reasons and because... The hemp seed hub: A thread for those who seek seeds and info on hemp, click HERE Please spare a 'like', a dear friend of mine could need some motivation. Thanks! Brainer on Retainer: Why not rent a brain by the hour? OO now on time-sharing
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DiRTYFooD Newbie Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 15	This place does a home test kit, let us know your results! www.alpha-cat.org/shop
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KiefSweat Didn't See Me Comming Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 664	cannatonic is a cbd hybrid, so not all plants from seed have the same ratios or levels or even cbd.
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11-05-2015, 10:29 AM	#9
Stonecutter Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 73	Chimera has posted a home test for CBD in his forum. Can't link now - on phone.
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