Gage Green Genetics [Grow Journal] EPTA, ALLA, ALCI, YMPH Testers #2

High Everybody,

I am very happy to say that the test tent is rocking and rolling with many special beans from my friends and Gage Green Group! It has been a wild summer so far and it is looking to be an excellent Fall. Please feel free to ask questions or leave comments.

Three weeks from sprouting and the group as a whole is looking very well. However, from the ALLA test group that had two seeds that did not germinate, I lost one sprout after 2 weeks leaving this test group with only three plants which are doing very well.

Average height of plants in each group

ALCI: 8 1/8 inches
EPTA: 8.5 inches
YMPH: 6.5 inches
ALLA: 7 1/3 inches

Structure From greatest overall to least:

 EPTA: Most developed stocks at 2-3cm for entire group and displaying the most consistent node spacing from leaf set to leaf set. Each has 5 to 6 nodes.

ALCI: All of the plants in set are very strong with common stock width of 2cm and bulking. Each has 5 nodes that very consistently spaced apart.

YMPH: This test set has shown the most variation in growth and base stock width. 3 of this group are very robust and have both shown extra vigor, while the other half of this group is slow to catch up. 4 of the 5 largest show consistent node spacing and over all this group shows signs of greatness, even though the have grown much less uniformly than the other 4 test groups (Besides the loss of half of ALLA).

ALLA: This group is quite amazing. While 2 did not germinate and 1 was lost shortly after germination the remaining 3 are very healthy though they are displaying some less than desirable traits. 1 from this test group is very strong and would compare to the other test groups, it is the most developed plant from the entire 4 groups and has begun to push out its branches from the lower nodes (beyond leafs no other plant in the test tent has developed this much). The remaining 2 have very slender stocks from 1-2 cm and have shown a bit of over stretching.

Happy Medicating! 

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Gage Green Genetics [Grow Journal] EPTA, ALLA, ALCI, YMPH Testers

High Everybody!

Its been awhile but I know you are all ready to smokesum!! TODAY'S POST is a special one. Its the start of my grow journals for Gage Green Genetics (http://www.gagegreen.org/) as an official tester.

I received my tester pack just before heading out on vacation, so you can imagine my excitement returning home and having some special beans to pop!!

I put all six seeds from each pack into 1.5 inch rock-wool cubes and labeled them in sections 1-3 and 4-6.

After about 36 hours the first had sprouted (#2 from EPTA). The following morning many more had sprouted. (EPTA 4 of 6, ALCI 3 of 6, ALLA 2 of 6, and YMPH 5 of 6)

After four days all but 2 beans had sprouted (ALLA #2,#6 no pop) The ALCI group looks best to me. Each sprout is clearly strong and growing quite vigorously toward the light with the YMPH group coming up next with just a little slower growth. The ALLA group is bringing up the rear with 2 no pops and #5 from the group being about half the size the rest of the sprouts are.

Today is day 9 going into day 10 of planting the seeds and I am going to transplant them into some small containers with sensi-sci light soil where they will be for the next week or so.

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As always I hope you have an elevated day and dont forget to #SMOKESUM!!

Happy Medicating! 

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Kettle Falls Five Update.

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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Three people were found guilty Tuesday of growing marijuana, but they also were exonerated of more serious charges in a widely-watched federal drug case in a state where medical and recreational marijuana is legal.

The three remaining defendants of the so-called Kettle Falls Five were all found guilty of growing marijuana. But a jury found them not guilty of distributing marijuana, conspiracy to distribute and firearms charges that carried long prison sentences.

U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Rice set sentencing for June 10.

The defendants were Rhonda Firestack-Harvey, her son Rolland Gregg and his wife, Michelle Gregg.

Firestack-Harvey wiped away tears as she declared victory in the case.

"The truth comes out," she said, noting that the defendants were growing marijuana for medical purposes and had cards permitting that use. "We would have loved to be exonerated of all charges."

However, there was no doubt that federal drug agents found marijuana plants growing on their property near Kettle Falls, she said.

Federal prosecutors did not speak with reporters after the verdict, which followed a full day of deliberations by the jury.

Prosecutors asked that the three be taken into custody until sentencing, but Rice declined.

"It's a victory, but it's bittersweet," said Jeff Niesen, an attorney for Firestack-Harvey. "They've been convicted of a federal crime."

But while the tougher charges carried sentences of a decade in prison, growing marijuana should bring a much lower sentence, Niesen said.

On Monday, attorneys for the defendants asked jurors to throw out what he described as an overzealous and overreaching case.
Attorney Phil Tefleyan criticized the government's prosecution of the three, who contend they were growing medical marijuana for personal use in a case that has drawn wide attention over the government's willingness to prosecute marijuana growers.
"They roped in this innocent family," Tefleyan told jurors.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Earl Hicks told jurors Monday that Washington state's stance on marijuana doesn't matter. He says the question for the jury is, "Is it legal under federal law?"

The defendants contend they didn't distribute the marijuana. But they were barred from telling jurors their claim that they grew the marijuana only for personal medical use. That issue can be raised during sentencing.

Tefleyan said the government could not point to a single sale of the drug by the family. He said the evidence seized by drug enforcement agents during a raid in August 2012 — 4 pounds of marijuana and about $700 in cash — didn't support the conclusion the family was dealing.

The government has argued the family grew the plants in violation of federal law. "I don't believe there's any question in this case that we're talking about the manufacture of marijuana," Hicks told the jury.

Tefleyan placed blame for those plants on Jason Zucker, a former defendant who cut a plea deal last week, just before the trial started.

Zucker, 39, testified Friday that he fronted $10,000 in costs to get the operation up and running. Zucker's plea deal called for a 16-month sentence.

Zucker testified that the marijuana cultivation began on property owned by Larry Harvey in early 2011. Zucker said he was approached by Harvey's son, Rolland Gregg, in Seattle to set up a marijuana plot on the 33-acre parcel about 9 miles north of Colville.

Gregg's wife, Michelle, and his mother, Rhonda Firestack-Harvey, also participated in the operation, and the five evenly split their crop at the end of the year, Zucker testified.

Larry Harvey, 71, was recently dismissed from the case after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer in December.

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Information from: The Spokesman-Review, http://www.spokesman.com

original link: http://news.yahoo.com/pot-growers-convicted-fed-count-state-where-legal-023854966.html

GO HAWKS

HIGH EVERYBODY

GO SEATTLE!!

 

You need to check this out! WHF SMH!

Lawmaker wants to ban dry pot from medical stores

Taken from Drew Mikkelsen, KING 5 News 7:19 p.m. PST January 15, 2015

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- 

Regulating the state's medical marijuana system could put Patrick Seifert's collective garden out of business.

"Give me regulations, give me a fee," said Seifert, who owns Olympia's "Rainier Xpress." "Just let me stay open!"

Seifert is concerned about a bill sponsored by Senator Ann Rivers, R-Clark County.

Rivers calls her bill the "Cannabis Patient Protection Act."

It would require medical store owners to get licensed with the state's Department of Health and all products would have to be tested.

"We need to make sure our patients are getting what they were promised," said Rivers.

Rivers said she is also concerned about marijuana users trying to dodge taxes associated with recreational pot sales at stores licensed under Initiative 502.

That's one reason she wants to limit the products available at medical stores to edibles and liquids.

Her bill would bar medical locations from offering dry pot, the substance commonly smoked by patients and recreational users.

"Do you smoke an aspirin? Do you smoke the hydrocodone that you get from your physician for your pain?" asks Rivers. "Let's treat it like medicine."

She said patients who want dry products should still be able to buy them, without paying sales taxes, at recreational locations.

Seifert estimates 80 percent of his patients buy dry pot, in some cases in addition to edibles or concentrated oils.

He said eliminating dry products would likely close his collective garden and he fears his patients would not be able to find effective strains of medical marijuana at recreational locations.

Seifert said strains of medical marijuana that cater to pain sufferers may not be available at state licensed recreational stores.

"It's not going to be a priority of a 502 shop owner," said Seifert.

http://www.krem.com/story/news/local/2015/01/15/lawmakers-ban-dry-pot-medical-stores/21839961/

Holy New Year Everybody! E. K. Green and the Shiatsu Kush

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  New Year New Treats

It has been a great start to the New Year. We are back with a new strain from a new dispensary. Today's post is on Shiatsu Kush from E. K. Green in Spokane Valley. Stop in and see my man Austin at 21 S. Thierman Rd. Suite C.Spokane Valley. 

E.K. Green is nicely located in a small business strip across the street from Starbucks Coffee. The location is pretty much dead-center between downtown and the eastern side of the Valley. While the parking is slightly limited, I have never had any issues finding a spot right at the door. The parking lot is paved but patients needing wheelchair accessibility should know it will be a little tight if the lot has several cars in it. I might recommend stopping in a little later in the day, after the other business are closed if accessibility is an issue.

Once inside, the service is one at a time so you will be able to ask any questions that you might have about the many products they serve while in a one-one environment. A full list of the current stock is available here. The waiting room is very comfortable with ample amounts of space should you need to wait a few moments before going back to see the tender. One great nugget of customer service here is that they will include extra flowers for you should you need to use the ATM. A nice little treat and a great way to make up for the fee charged at the ATM which is $3.00. At the time of my visit I was happy to learn that soon E. K. Green will be stocking High Class Concentrates although my visit today is for flowers, I will be back to try the new concentrates. 

My tender and I share many aspects and symptoms of two different Gastrointestinal diseases and I was introduced to this lovely Shiatsu Kush strain.

Image Captured by Tallie McCannabis 2015

 
Shiatsu Kush- 

Shiatsu Kush comes from the island of Amami Oshima, a powerful hybrid strain brought from Japan reportedly by BC Bud Depot. Bred for its potent relief of pain, tension, and stress. Shiatsu Kush induces a heavy relaxation that calms the mind and body but is not overwhelming.

My notes:
Strain – Shiatsu Kush – Jan 2015
Grower – E.K. Green Recommendation for Gastrointestinal Issues.  
Look – Beautiful purples, greens and dark oranges, if you can see them through the crystals.

Oder – The smell is amazingly sweet, like what citrus cotton candy would smell like. There is also a slight flowery note, like a lavender or a light perfume though it is certainly not overly pungent.

First Hit – Very tasty and sweet. I bit stronger on the citrus side than the sweet candy side of the spectrum. The flavor is lovely and smooth. I noticed a lightly sweet and earthy note on the back end which is very pleasant.

The High – Very refreshing and uplifting with an equal balance of soothing mind and body sensations ranging from mild to fairly strong depending on dosing.

Stoniness – On a scale from 1 to 10 I would put this strain right in the middle at 5. The overall feeling is invigorating and will allow you to focus your energies where they need be with just one or two hits.

Body High – I felt very relaxed and was able to feel some relief from the sore neck I have had for the last few days.

Mind High – Again the feeling is very relaxing but also keeps you alert and able to focus and let creative or other problem solving skills flow, leaving those ready to accomplish the day or just the task at hand readily able to do so.

Anxiety Reduction & Pain Relief (different types of pain?) This strain is helpful for mild to moderate muscle soreness, headaches, and mild joint pain. For anxiety and stress, small doses of Shiatsu Kush can be perfect for daily needs as well as continues use. Because Shiatsu will not leave you completely incapacitated those patients needing slightly higher doses to even much higher doses (a full joint or maybe a bowl or two) you will still be able to attack the day!


Final Note: Both E. K. Green and the Shiatsu Kush are excellent choices for both a primary provider and medication. I HIGHLY recommend a visit. You will feel very comfortable and will receive world class service from each and every member of the staff.

Happy Medicating! 

Disclaimer: No party has paid or received payment for a recommendation or good review!

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Cured Cooperative - Chocolate HashBerry & Cenex

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 A Smoking Good Time!

 The Cured Cooperative is one heck of a fine establishment and is located in North Spokane just South of the Lincoln and Market intersection. They really try to cater to every patient type, stocking medibles, essential oils, flowers, extracts, and many other items. For a list of their current stock click here. They are located on North Market with ample parking which is completely wheelchair friendly. It is service one at a time so be prepared to wait should other patients be with the tenders, but not to worry, they have a massage chair and usually a great video on the TV. This is a cash only dispensary and should be noted they do not have an ATM on site. Cured is open 7 days a week to accommodate those patients whom may have limited travel availability or access. The proprietor is extremely knowledgeable and so is his staff, with a broad range of technical and political knowledge they can answer just about any question. On the day of my visit the inventory was very well stocked and it gave me the option to really just look at each strain and decide based on their recommendations and what i felt suited me perfectly. To help with sleep and stomach pain i chose Cenex and another heavy hitter Chocolate HashBerry. Both of these strains are known for their powerful high and long lasting effects.

  

Image Captured By Tallie McCannabis Nov 2014

Chocolate HashBerry - 

 This strain is reportedly a cross between Chocolate Thai and Hashberry, which have combined to create a very powerful hybrid. Together these strains create a very mellow and staged high, giving the patient the best of both indica and sativa strains. Hashberry was the High Times strain of the year in 2006 supplied by Mandala Seeds. In my research I have found many comments by patients stating that the Chocolate Hashberry strain really helps migraine sufferers and has been recommended for both headaches and depression. It can also be used in the mornings or in the evening and will not knock you out.

My notes:
Look –Very rich colors ranging from bright green and dark oranges to hints of purple.
Odor – Rich and pungent with a chocolate/pepper smell. It also has a note of sweet pine that is kind of buried under the pungent spicy chocolate odor.
First Hit – Smooth and crisp. The taste is a heavier flavor, you can taste the heavy resin with its hints of Hashish.
The High – Because of the cross of indica and sativa you get a first stage mind high followed by the second stage body high.
Stoniness – The effects are long lasting and uplifting.
Body High – Very subtle effects slowly climbing to intense and very relaxing.
Mind High – Uplifting and creatively invigorating.
Anxiety Reduction – In small doses (one hit maybe two small hits) is excellent for morning or evening use.
Pain Reliever (different types of pain?) – The body high is subtle so would be good choice for mild/moderate aches and pains. I have seen several reports that the uplifting mild mind high works very well for migraines.

Image Captured by Tallie McCannabis Nov 2014

Cenex - 

I love the Cenex strain and it has been one of my mainstays in Medical Marijuana. Cenex is a Portland Based strain and is cross of Cinderella 99 and Vortex. But you may have heard it is crossed with a Kush and not the Vortex, although I believe it to be Vortex. This is an excellent daytime/anytime sativa (60/40) dominate strain with reports of relief from brain fog brought on by seizures. Cenex is perfect for building a positive mindset and stimulating creative energy.

My notes:


Look –Brilliant green & completely frosted with crystals.
Odor – The smell only Cenex has. It is very sweet and skunky. An intense citrus with light pine odor.
First Hit – Very smooth and sweet tasting.
The High – Energetic and uplifting, will get you up and going. Making this excellent for morning/afternoon use.
Stoniness – Very light and clear. The effects are long lasting and smooth.
Body High – Mellow and even. Can be felt throughout entire body.
Mind High – Uplifting and crisp. A great choice for those artsy fartsy people that enjoy getting back to a forgotten hobby.
Anxiety Reduction – Personally one of my top choices for mild/moderate anxiety and sleep disorders.
Pain Reliever (different types of pain?) – Should provide relief for headaches, muscle and joint pain, stomach cramps and general body aches. 

Final Note:  
The Cured Cooperative is an excellent choice for Medical Marijuana patients located on the North side of Smokane. The store is extremely clean and comfortable with plenty of access for mobility restricted patients. The atmosphere is calm and pleasant and filled with good vibes. Stop in talk to Joe or any of the staff and just tell them Tallie sent you.

 

Happy Medicating! 

Disclaimer: No party has paid or received payment for a recommendation or good review!