Project 2: Lemon OG x Hindu Kush
For your Lemon OG, I’d suggest DNA Genetics Lemon OG feminized seeds. DNA used to be a much bigger deal before the American seed banks really took off and I have no reason to believe their wares have fallen off (
this will make more since when describing the Hindu Kush later).
Like the Mendo, if you go this route you’re stuck with the Lemon OG as your female. Again, not a big issue, as you’ve planned out this cross with it as your female. Since you want this cross to really express lemon terps, it would be best to use the Lemon OG as your female anyway because it allows you to know for a fact that one of your parents is bringing the lemon scent (
assuming you find the pheno which expresses it).
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You’ll find with fruity strains especially, the name of the strain gives a general theme of the range of smells to expect. So you’ll probably come across generically citrusy smelling plants from the pack and maybe a couple that smell exactly like lemons (not lime, not grapefruit, not oranges, but straight lemon). So selecting the pheno to move forward with from the Lemon OG should be straightforward.
DNA Lemon OG: https://www.cannabis-seeds-bank.co.uk/dna-genetics-seeds-lemon-og-kush/prod_3472.html
Grow Journal showing some pics/review: :
https://www.rollitup.org/t/dna-genetics-lemon-og-kush-grow-report-with-harvest-pics.712329/
Now, the most difficult decision will be the Hindu Kush. This is not a strain that is wildly popular, so sourcing a known breeder putting them out pure is problematic. Since I’m sending you to Attitude Seed Bank to source some others, there are only a few in stock.
We have:
Afghan Selections – Hindu Kush ($104/12seeds)
https://www.cannabis-seeds-bank.co.uk/afghan-selection-seeds-hindu-kush/prod_8045.html
Sensi Seeds – Hindu Kush ($42/10seeds)
https://www.cannabis-seeds-bank.co.uk/sensi-seeds-hindu-kush/prod_2412.html
Kiwi Seeds – Hindu Kush ($39/10seeds)
https://www.cannabis-seeds-bank.co.uk/kiwi-seeds-hindu-kush/prod_2930.html
When trying to sift through different sources, there are a couple things to consider/look for. The first one is pictures/info from the breeder. If you notice Afghan Selections has no pictures for any of their seeds. This doesn’t necessarily mean they haven’t tested/grown it out, but it doesn’t instill confidence that they have. Another thing to check out is any experience other growers have had with the seeds. A quick search for grow journals/reviews for the seed line and breeder comes up short on info. So without much coming from the breeder, a lack of others with experience growing them, and a hefty price tag, this one would be a pass for me.
Sensi Seeds is a company that you’ll see referenced a lot and for good reason. At one time they were putting out great lines that are still lurking throughout the modern genetics. Something to keep in mind is that breeders/seed co.’s that have been around a long time, may not be producing the same genetics they once did. Sensi Seeds is a good example of this, as their seeds from the ‘90s were great, but has since declined.
Usually this type of thing happens when original genetics are lost and subpar substitutes are introduced. They usually don’t advertise this practice and keep all the same pics/info of the original. You’ll see the issue pop up when you try to grow them or read others’ experience. I’ve had headaches with post-2000 Sensi Seeds (
low germination, plants that don’t resemble the strains, terrible potency, etc.)
When you’re checking grow journals to research breeders, try to find those that are relatively recent. Here is a grow of Sensi’s Hindu (2017) that is taking the grower into 90 days to finish with lackluster results.
https://www.420magazine.com/community/threads/sensi-seeds-hindu-kush.339533/
This leaves Kiwi Seeds’ Hindu Kush. They have pics/info and while not tons of reviews, they are favorable. The price is decent and would allow you to snag a couple packs to find a solid representation. If you’re hellbent on keeping it to the Hindu Kush and not branching out to closely related genetics, this may be a good avenue to explore.
There is also Hazeman's Hindu Kush, but I could not find them in stock at any bank that I’ve patronized. Like the Medicine Man/White Rhino, there is a differently named Hindu Kush line that goes by the name of Tuna Kush. I couldn’t find these in stock at trusted places either, so if you want to start projects soon, you may have to default to Kiwi’s Hindu.
If you’re open to using something closely related to the Hindu, I’d entertain Duke Diamond’s (Sensi Hashplant x Afghan) - ($125/10+seeds)
https://www.seedsherenow.com/shop/seed-types/regular-seeds/duke-diamonds-vault-sensi-hashplant-x-afghani/
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Now you might be thinking, wait didn’t you just say steer clear of Sensi genetics? The Sensi HP used in this cross is from the old school Sensi stock, so it’s good to go. The Sensi HP is based on Hindu Kush so you’d still be wading around in the same gene pool
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If you decide to go this route, Duke Diamond is as legit as they come, so his genetics are tested and you can trust the description.
I’ll let this post stay mostly focused on sourcing the ingredients for now. I get the impression that these projects are mainly for your own enjoyment/consumption and not an attempt to rush some seeds to a market to make a million dollars.
You can take your time growing out the intended females first (
instead of everything all at once trying to figure out where the hell to keep 4-8 packs worth of plants growing) and select the best phenos that exhibit the traits you’d ultimately like to observe in your final projects. Or take one project at a time and grow the intended females/males, etc. If you wanted to really put the pedal to the metal, you could pop all the packs to decide on, select your best male from White Rhino/Hindu and pollinate one brach of each female so you can pheno hunt and make seeds at the same time. Then when you harvest and decide which female pheno was your favorite, you’ll already have the first round of seeds made.
I’ll let you digest this post before jumping into some suggested plans of attack for the actual selections and pollination.
Hope this helps!