Memy's Finest Project List

[Guest]

We are happy to announce the latest addition to the IBC. Memy's Finest Seed Co. has been a long time coming. Memy Selfandi made a name for himself by sharing the world class genetics he collected. A self proclaimed STRAIN WHORE, Memy got to pass alot of genetics through his hands and pick and choose his favorites. Old time clones like G13, Blackberry and Cali-O have made an impression on Memy. Memy's Finest will be a collection of the finest OG genepool.

Blackberry Bx2
Blackberry Bx2 is the culmination of hard work and a bit of luck. Expect variation in color from Raspberry Red to Fluoresent Purple to Black as a Plum. Green pheno's can show in about 1 out of 6, but are real KEEPERS for sure! The flavor is a musky fruity earthy type with insense scented smoke. The potency was increased by using a strong father to create the seed that would back cross the mother clone to create this IBL to be. This is a treat for any grower to have in their stable. Expect to finish in 7-8 weeks indoors.



G3
Memy features this G13 Back Cross (BX3) for everybody to enjoy. This has been a project in the works for many years now. The PG13 mother clone provided a strong backbone for seed making. Using a Thai male to create a G13 x Thai seed, Memy took selections and pollinated the g13 mother clone to create more seed. This is the process of BackCrossing (Bx). The process is repeated until a desired effect is reached. In this case, the desired effect is a potent, easy to grow plant that has earthy undertones of taste and smell. Expect plenty of branching as this plant likes to grow as a bush. Not recommended for SOG. Appx 50 days to finish.



Cali-O x ESB project
AKA "Memy's Finest California Spice"
Using the California Orange plant known as Cali-O, an old clone only plant as a mother, an original Hybrid was created using ESB as a Mate. The ESB is an African Sativa, Skunk, Blueberry hybrid that smells like "hippy". Memy touched this plant with his magic gene pool and poof. The California Spice is here. The sandlewood scents waft through the air when she is used in her sacramental and medicinal manner. Through selection, and patience, Memy has produced the finest around. Finish in 50-60 days.



GBerry
GBerry (P)
G-Berry is the combination of color and strength that was needed to fill certain medical needs. The hybrid seems to be good for depression, because everybody that grows her seems REAL HAPPY! The potency will put you in your place and cure the common cold. Ok, that may be an exaggeration, but we know you will be happy with GBerry. 2 versions are available. One was mothered by a Green GBerry mom the other a Purple GBerry mom. Both plants produce exceptionally sweet and sticky product. The purple lots are labeled "GBerry(P)" Expect nice branching and strong cloning ability. Not so great for a SOG, but she will do well in ScrOG. Done in 55 days.






Currently Memy is working with an original landrace IBL strain from South America to create a new F1 hybrid line that will bring you all back to Leisure Suits, Harvey Wallbangers and Gilligans Island! The good old days before poly hybrids and candy flavored pot. Who says you can not start from the ground up and create new herbs these days. Must be narrow minded, simple folk. Don't get me wrong, we all love a nice Jacks Candy, Blockhead, Flo or other potent hybrid created with original genetics, it's the claims of godliness and ownership as a result of selection from a few gifted or purchased seeds that leaves a bad taste in consumers mouths. Anyone can buy a pack of seeds and make more seeds. Caveat Emptor

 

[guineapig]

thank you memy for your hard work!!!

will blackberry apocalypse be available as well as the blackberry bx2 or was the apocalypse a one-time charity event?

love that apocalypse.....the more blackberry genetics the better IMHO....

kind regards,
gp

 

[Guest]

buyer beware indeed...

how much is the gberry green going for memyselfandi? or ibc dunno who handles pricing

cool deal thx for the heads up!!

be well
cj

 

[newbgrow]

Cool i really want a blackberry bx but im not rich to spend $300 on a pack of seeds with no test grow or nuthin i can look at

 

[Guest]

I promise to post pics after I have bloomed out a few of the GBerry Purps. I plan on getting my hands on some of the Apocalypse when it is avail. Any word Memy?

 

[Guest]

Well, without the blackberry clone in hand at the moment, the bx2 is the end of the line. The lucky few that got them should be proud. Blackberry Apocalypse though is another story. Hopefully a commercial release will be made. Looks like the green GBerry is at about 50 at seedbay at the moment...and will probably rise a bit before the end of the auction.

 

[strain_searcher]

Which version of the Gberry were given out for the halloween contest?

 

[Guest]

hey that sounds fair, supply and demand should crank it up yeah....
i have a lot to pay for at seedbay so if there are any packs of the green GB up there by the time i place my next order i may have to bite are there any links to test grows of any of these strains or perhaps pics of your own or the breeders to gaze at?
be well
cj

 

[Guest]

i thnik the pic that DG posted was the purp strainsearcher, put i'm sure you'll know soon enough

headin to chat--------------cj

 

[strain_searcher]

The GBerry I received did not have a (P) next to it so I guess I got different seeds than the Purple picture. Even though I was looking forward to the purple pheno Im sure Ill still have fun with them. But my next run I want to do something purple for sure.

 

[newbgrow]

whoever who gets the blackberries better make ibl's outta them

 

[strain_searcher]

memet can you tell me which seeds were given out on the halloween contest? purple pheno or green? The picture showed purple but pack of seeds didnt have a p

Thanks

 

[Guest]

i would like to know also when the blackberry b2 goes on sale so keep us posted would you thanks in advanced

 

[Guest]

whoever who gets the blackberries better make ibl's outta them

This is not possible really.
If you breed using genetics that have the desired traits, that is a good idea for your personal garden. Without the original clone available to complete a breeding program, you would be very limited in selection among 10 or 12 seeds.

Here is how Inbreeding is defined in an encyclopedia.

Inbreeding: mating of closely related organisms. Inbreeding is chiefly used as a mean of insuring the preservation of specific desired traits among the offspring of purebred animals (see breeding). Continued inbreeding through many generations reduces the chances for diversity of characteristics in the offspring and tends to reduce vigor and fertility.
Only in laboratory conditions can the unwanted characteristics that frequently result from inbreeding be selected out of the strain and selection for purely advantageous traits be carried out.

Memy is in the LAB as we speak!

Here is some other related info: Just a few snippets - but all good stuff.
Please do your own research - it's neato!

There are inherent problems controlling variability in seed propagated plants. In fact, seed propagated cultivars, maintained as lines, are defined as a population of seed propagated plants in which variability is controlled and uniformity is maintained to an appropriate standard. Thus, variability is recognized and dealt with according to the needs of a particular industry. Variability can arise from several sources.
Naturally self-pollinated crops are inbred and each generation is selected for the desired type. After six to ten generations of self-pollination, the plants are homozygous and phenotypically stable.

Varieties of cross-pollinated crops may also be inbred lines. Pollination may be controlled on a small scale by bagging flowers to prevent pollen contamination and force self-pollination. On a large scale, varieties are isolated by distance, so that unwanted pollen is too far away to be a factor.
Some crops are grown using hybrid seed.
Hybrids are highly productive compared
to inbreds. Crops that are grown from hybrid seed often have biological characteristics that make hybrid seed production commercially feasible. In other cases, the high value of a crop justifies the expense of producing hybrid seed by less efficient and, therefore, more expensive means
(from Oregon State University)

Lets just remind everybody that the SomaBlazE genetics are being used by IBC with permission. Other uses of the genetics are frowned upon for commercial reproduction. Keep it in your closet and share with friends Post pictures and enjoy the final products.

 

[Jiant_J]

It looks like you are trying to create a strong IBL for blackberry. are you taking into consideration the problems rez ran into with his bx 2.5s as far as IBLs are concerned.

 

[Guest]

The IBC is not the breeder. Memy Selfandi is working with the strain...not sure what is in the pot so to speak. It is a project that deserves attention though.

 

[Guest]

The IBC is not the breeder. Memy Selfandi is working with the strain...not sure what is in the pot so to speak. It is a project that deserves attention though.

Any word on when these strains are going to be available for purchase through SeedBoutique? Or auctioned again?

 

[Guest]

Thanks for your interest. We are preparing another round of auctions soon. Stay Tuned!

 

[newbgrow]

This is not possible really.
If you breed using genetics that have the desired traits, that is a good idea for your personal garden. Without the original clone available to complete a breeding program, you would be very limited in selection among 10 or 12 seeds.

Really? I disagree. You can make IBL's out of 10-12 seeds. It has been done: I'll point to Rez as an example. If you have a good purple pheno you can preserve it, and make more seeds either by selfing and/or sibling crosses. Take the results, backcross to that one female a few times, and incross a few generations. You don't need the "original" clone. You can make a "original clone".

If someone ends up with a good blackberry bx2 pheno what the hell would he need the blackberry clone for??? He should just go about making the Blackberry bx2 IBL instead of the Blackberry IBL.

If you're worried about bottlenecking, outcross it to an unrelated line then backcross. If I may point to a few more examples of GREAT strains made with less than 10-12 seeds:

Sour Diesel IBL
Cinderella 99
Apollo-11,13 (Genius)

And as a matter of fact, probably most of YOUR strains as well, especially clone only crosses, such as the G-13 bx.

 

[Guest]

Breeders, not "just seed makers", have different theories about the genes that control color.
Without going into it in complete detail (as I only know a bit aboot it) the blackberry coloring is NOT passed directly from parent to child as you are speaking about. THAT would have brought this project to completion a while ago
It is VERY possible for your wonderfully purple "keeper" might not pass on the coloring you desire.
Also, with the blackberry, there are other desireable traits other than the color, to keep it true to the things we like about the orignial clone. The bigger picture has to do with commercial projects vs closet projects. We love HOMAGE grows that keep strains alive. We would not condone buying/winning/sharing a pack of "Commercially Purchased seeds", to make more "Commercially Purchased seeds" to sell. Good luck. IBC