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TGAGenetics Testing Results
Genetics Tested: Neal Cassaday (Hippie Crippler X Space Dude)
Grow Notes: Starting with a five pack, I got fast germination. All 5 sprouted using Rapid Rooters within 48 hours. Growth was very bushy by week 3 and I noticed very cool double serrated leaves on all five phenotypes. Week 4, the internodes were very close with the side branching leaving the main stem at almost a 90’ angle. At this point the plants were wider than they were tall. By week 5 all plants showed sex and I had 2 females and 3 males. The males were discarded and the females tagged #1 and #2. Both phenotypes have similar structure; wide, bushy, thin sativa like leaves. Week 7, the growth has slowed down as the plants seem to be filling out. A stem rub has a nice smell. Skunky citrus. Both phenotypes are still very similar at this point. At 71 days the plants were flipped into flower.
They are in #7 nursery pots with Black Magic Brand soil under 1000w HPS. (Not my usual soil.) After the first week of flower #2 doubled in height while #1 had a normal stretch getting only a foot taller. #2 continued to stretch into week 3 of flower, and had to be bent over. The bend caused a break in the main stem unfortunately, and it was mended immediately. More drama for these testers. I had my annual family vacation to attend and my trusted babysitter was not available. I needed to leave for 4 days and had to risk having the garden unattended. So, I was left with no choice but to flood the plants and hope for the best. I got the worst. While gone the AC to my flower room took a shit. I returned and found my garden stressed and angry at me. But it should be noted that the Neal Cassaday took it like a champ. I was really impressed as I have some hardy strains that did not fare as well. In week 4, the buds started stacking up on #1 and #2 was getting more nugget like growth. This could be because the main cola of #2 was bent over. Putting the plants in cages was no longer an option. Had to be done. The horizontal growth of the side branching cannot support the weight. #1 smells like combination pineapple banana while #2 smells like artificial banana. The artificial banana is not mistakable. It smells like a yellow Popsicle or banana laffy taffy. By week 7 of flower, both phenotypes started to get a greasy gas smell accompanied with the tropical fruits mentioned before. Imagine bananas pineapples oranges and cherries mashed up in a bowl then sprayed with a little wd40. #2 having more banana and less grease. At 65 days I deemed them finished. With resin covering anything close to a stem, both phenotypes are very frosty. Great for hash. Each plant in spite of the early problems harvested close to 5oz. #1 = 132g and #2 = 120g
Neal Cassaday #2
Description: Finishing at 65 days, Neal Cassaday is an easy plant to grow. Very hady and forgiving, making it great for beginners or those with difficulty growing. Both phenotypes are similar with the taller smelling of artificial bananas. The artificial banana is not mistakable. It smells like a yellow Popsicle or banana laffy taffy. To get a true sense of what Neal Cassady smells like, imagine bananas, pineapples, oranges and cherries mashed up in a bowl then sprayed with a little wd40. The taller pheno having more banana and less grease/gas. The taste is tropical with hints of gas and on exhale flavors of grapefruit and candy. With resin covering anything close to a stem, both phenotypes are heavy trichome producers. Great for hash. The effects are uplifting and energetic. You can feel it hit your face almost immediately. Expect to giggle a little, and have a fight with perma grin.
Phenotypes: Bushy plants with two phenotypes. One taller with more banana, and one with more grease.
Height: Medium to Tall
Yield: Average to large yields of very resinous and greasy flowers.
Best way to grow: Cage plants early to support horizontal growth of the side branching.
Harvest: 9-10 weeks
Sat/Ind: 80/20
Hybrid: Hippie Crippler x Space Dude
High Type: heady/ happy / uplifting /energetic /pain relief / stimulating the mind and appetite
Taste/Aroma: Bananas / pineapples / citrus / cherries / candy / grease / gas
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