Stoney
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Breeding For Beginners |
         
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When deciding to breed it is best to define clear goals and expect definite results. One must settle for nothing less. You should have a Reason to Breed. In learning to breed successfully, and in the most efficient manner to obtain definite results, it is important to set these goals and expectations. It is with this writing that I hope to not only describe the major phenotypes that we work with, but also to demonstrate other phenotypes which we remove or dislike. Furthermore I wish to show what phenotypes we can and cannot change. Hopefully, this will help you in your own breeding projects and give full disclosure as to the pure genetics and techniques we use.
Mix and Match Phenotypes (noticeable traits).
Reasons for Success
Set high standards and goals.
Know what you expect, and settle for nothing less.
Start with known facts and like-traits for medicinal quality.
What can we Change?
Color
Taste
Smell
Size Width, Height
Cola shape, thickness, density
Shape
Type (Christmas Tree, Brittle, Limber, Creeper)
Length of Maturation and Flowering
What Is a True Breeding Strain?
What is a Breed? Consider a dog breed.
Gene Frequency - ability to replicate within acceptable
boundaries.
Use Cuttings for P1 (parent)
Use as many as possible (if you can)
Be Selective.
Keep notes throughout entire process.
Test , qualify and quantify results.
Leaf Mass Calculations
Taste/Smell Tests (3) Taste green, Dry, Lit
Keep Good Records
Make Notes
Take Pictures
Document
Keep Family Tree and History
How Long Does It Take (Patience Yoder)
The Nut Shell: Find a Male, Collect and Pollinate, Wait for
Seeds, Plant the seeds through maturity, Select the Winner,
Make Cuttings, Find a Male, Interbreed back to P1 and
between offspring! Check for Phenotype consistency.
Pollinating Techniques
Paper Bag
Direct Toothpick and spray
Pollinating Time
Few hours
Seed Maturity
Turning dark, slightly loose
Allow extra time
Potency and Judgment
Seeded plants are Less potent
Don’t use for qualitative analysis
Recessive Genes
Don't forget Grandma and
Grandpa
Hidden Treasures
Often Missed, overlooked or
just not done.
Below are links to reference material: Glossary A - Terms you should know. Glossary B - More advanced terms you should get acquainted with. Wrex Cripit Purpit Crimson
My family tree
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This site was last updated 06/19/11
