The Central American landrace and heirloom thread

[GREANDAL]

And as much joy as we have gotten from that it still took years for us to connect after we knew each other grew. The best vetting is done in person looking each other in the eye. I’ve been on here for a few years now and have seen a lot of bs happen, like it does out here in the world yes but relative anonymity allows for snakes. The one that bites you is the one you don’t see. The very first group buy I participated in was stiffed by a member. For no real reason and it apparently came to nothing for the thief. I can’t help but think if that individual knew he was identified he wouldn’t have done so. Of course it would be nicer if we could expect some degree of ethical behavior in each other from basic human respect but where does that happen? LOL

This is why we can’t have nice things. LOL

[US3RNAM3]

I would love to see some sort of Landrace Collective emerge. Part of me would love to form a landrace institute to properly preserve all these lines and make it accessible at affordable rates.

You bring up a really good point about vetting in person.

In my experience, finding people with integrity in this society is like bobbing for needles in a haystack

The tricky part about that is most people are fair-weather friends or associates, in other words you don’t really discover what a person is made of until various adverse events happen or they are presented with a choice that screws you/enriches them.

I suppose i’m jaded b.c of past experience.

[Upstate]

That’s a crazy string of pearls. The Oaxaca PS line is full of plants like this one. Some epic smells and tastes. What’s this one smell like?

[Upstate]

Oaxaca Peshawar ( most likely). Cuttings taken. Tonight they’ll likely die😪 At 12 feet I can’t get them in my room, and obviously if I could, I’d fit nothing else in there.
Something special gets germinated soon…

[GREANDAL]

I’m doing desperate things too. lol

[HeadyBearAdventures]

@US3RNAM3

some sort of Landrace Collective emerge

You mean like the Freakers?

[Upstate]

I was gonna say that, lol. We’re always looking for new members.
@GREANDAL that should do. Just gotta make 2 more nights I think. Then a warm up, however brief.

[GREANDAL]

Got a pump house heater in there. I was out there for two hours getting that monster covered. Temp dropped 20° while I did it. Truly motivational.

[Sbeanonnamellow]

@GregOG , @GREANDAL, and @US3RNAM3 this is all so encouraging to see being discussed, the idea of a group collective type regenerative agricultural project with significant emphasis and focus on various aspects of cannabis seems totally achievable.

I think the community here at Overgrow touches on a vein of our antiquated past as culture and community. That of a gift economy. It’s observable what can be achieved with the co-ops and other seed increase groups, how bountiful the collective power of many with a shared goal can be. I really enjoy seeing these types of conversations and discussions going on and appreciate the mental stimulation in that regard. Much love

[GREANDAL]

@Sbeanonnamellow

It’s observable what can be achieved with the co-ops and other seed increase groups, how bountiful the collective power of many with a shared goal can be.

Which does support the value of anonymity, as we’re certainly anathema to the seed pimps.

[420noob]

Still has that cedar and pine smell with stem rub. Also can feel “grit or stand” along stem and can see resin build up.

My oaxacan x red snake has no more white hairs and is frosty looking would that make her close? Actually seeing amber on buds. Any thoughts?
Is that snow @upstate ?

[TexasTea]

Don’t be afraid to take some early!

[TexasTea]

Purple Satellite budcicle. Smells cherry and minty fruit delicious.

[420noob]

Those look frosty like frozen frosty.lol

[GREANDAL]

Bottle brush of joy! How does it smoke?

[RoryBorealis]

Snow buds are always impressive. Those are some hardy plants.

[GREANDAL]

@Upstate

that should do.

Yeah she looks unhappy but alright today. Fortunately the sun came out for the afternoon so she got some photons. As long as I can keep her turgid she’ll make it a few more days. She’s grown into the ground with a stalk bigger than my forearm and there’s no way the ground is going to freeze. The other Viet was unphased but it has a real enclosure. Makes one wonder about distant origins. Interesting how some Indians and Nepalese as well as the feral looking Mexicans can handle that kind of cold. High altitude strains rather than coastal and commercial Colombians.

[GREANDAL]

But how many do expect to sell at $300-$500 per 10 anyway? You guarantee this will happen with prices like that.

[TexasTea]

Hehe, not sure. I just cut it down this afternoon.

[GREANDAL]

I thought maybe you’d had one already. LOL