Breeder THC Levels

[twalte]

Hi Everyone,
I bought a variety of seeds from a well-known seed company (a sponsor here) based on advertised THC levels in the 33% range. Multiple strains from two different breeders, but both are advertising these high THC levels that seem extreme. I don’t want to violate any rules by mentioning the seeds or the seller, but how much can I rely on those stated THC levels? Is this like flowering time where they say “8 weeks” and I run “12 weeks”? Did I just succumb to marketing hype? Should I write “sucker” across my forehead for the rest of the night?

How reliable is this information if it’s a reliable seed bank?

[sourshoes]

I don't think there's anything wrong with sharing the seed bank and breeders.

I would be more interested in what other growers thought of it online. THC levels don't mean everything.

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[barney_b]

This forum is good about protecting your right to give your opinion. What strains from where?

I always wonder if that number is from the highest tested plant of hundreds. Saying up to 33% is pretty wide open for interpretation.

Cheers,
B

[twalte]

Thank you!

This is for Herbies Grandmommy Purple. According to the site, “ One of Herbies Seeds’ most potent new strains, Grandmommy Purple flaunts a sky-scraping 33% THC content! Her indica dominance will put you straight to sleep in one hit like an old-fashioned bedtime story and a comfy quilted blanket of purple smoke – just like Grandma used to make.” No smoke reports out there, and this just seems like a tall tale.

The other strain was Mimosa Orange Punch from Barney’s Farm. “ With an impressive citrusy orange pungency, the Mimosa X Orange Punch super strain drives a hard bargain! Along with improved grow times below 60 days and indoor heights as low as 70cm (27.5”), this cannabis strain also produces the most luxurious, ultra-dense buds, whose THC levels test at a whopping 30%! Put your feet up and puff away on a delicious candy orange, mimosa-esque smoke for a friendly euphoria that will instantly dry your tears.”

[scoot]

The herbies actual seed brand just released so there will be no diaries/smoke reports etc yet,I know as I've looked for the Purple juice auto that I'm growing just now.
I think those THC levels must be under optimal conditions,we will never know without lab reports how close the actual THC is to the claimed THC levels.

[M_C]

As scoot says, these figures are from optimal conditions... highly unlikely you will be able to hit that 33%... but, grown well, they should easily be 25% plus.

Jingo has grown out for breeders before & has had stuff tested so he may be the best person to answer

[Farmer Geddon]

High thc strains need more light. If they don't get enough light, they can be weaker than a medium strength strain.

I learned that with AK47 grown with 37.5w hps. Quoted as 20% thc, it was a weaker smoke than my usual 15% thc strain grown with 37.5w hps.

[sourshoes]

High thc strains need more light. If they don't get enough light, they can be weaker than a medium strength strain.

I learned that with AK47 grown with 37.5w hps. Quoted as 20% thc, it was a weaker smoke than my usual 15% thc strain grown with 37.5w hps.

Interesting I've never heard that before! Where did you find that bit?

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[GEORGE]

High thc strains need more light. If they don't get enough light, they can be weaker than a medium strength strain.

I learned that with AK47 grown with 37.5w hps. Quoted as 20% thc, it was a weaker smoke than my usual 15% thc strain grown with 37.5w hps.

I was always under the impression that the THC was made during the Dark period. More cloudy tricks and no yellow is suppose be peak THC of the strain. JMO

[GEORGE]

Then again on second thought, an auto doesn't get any dark period, so what is up with that?