I got here a little over a year ago, lurked at first, then signed up last October.
At that time I had bought a few packs from Seedsman as I tried to navigate this new world of hybridized genetics with designer names. It had been 40 years since I was last in the scene and I was shocked at how it had evolved. The weed of my youth was now almost unheard of, I had to learn this new world. One thing i knew for sure was that paying $10 a seed, for strains I didnt know, just didnt feel right.
In my teens we got bricks of AG, CG, Thai sticks, Panama Red, etc. I remember sifting seeds out of the stuff in a frisbee and just tossing thousands of seeds over my shoulder. Now people were wanting big money per seed. I was actually kind of shocked to see how things had changed.
I came here as I had just started a tent and was looking to learn the latest developments in hydro.
What I found was a community that was comprised of mostly mature individuals who were willing to offer advice and help with my grows. When I saw how freely this community shared their seeds, it really restored my faith that good people still do exist in this realm. I soon thereafter became a seed whore!
Between the spontaneous giveaways, and co-ops I acquired a variety of genetics, usually rare or especially sought after strains. The best part is that there was usually a grow log to go with them, and their provenance was usually well documented. AND NOBODY ASKED FOR A THING IN RETURN!
I kissed the seedbanks goodbye. I gradually learned what happened to the strains of my youth, and am sad about the loss of that “genetic scene”. However a whole new world opened up and this place helps me navigate it.
One day I will be able to pay it forward, but right now I am very grateful!
THANK YOU OG FOR BEING HERE!
And thanks to all of the people here who share their knowledge, and sometimes their genetics.
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