Testing

Testing

• Method: We conduct controlled germination tests where seeds are placed in a damp environment with consistent conditions to check for viability.
  • Outcome: We aim for an exceptionally high germination rate, often above 90%, ensuring that you receive seeds ready to grow.

• Soil:
  • Type: Various soil types ranging from organic, peat-based, to hydroponic media.
  • Testing: Seeds are grown in controlled conditions to observe growth patterns, root development, and nutrient uptake.
• Coco Coir:
  • Advantages: Tested for its excellent moisture retention and aeration properties.
  • Procedure: Similar to soil, but focused on how well seeds adapt to this medium’s unique characteristics.
• Hydroponics:
  • Systems: Including deep water culture (DWC), aeroponics, and ebb and flow setups.
  • Focus: Seed performance in terms of root oxygenation, nutrient absorption, and growth speed.
• Rockwool:
  • Testing: Specifically for cloning, but also used to assess seed start times and seedling health.

• Natural Light:
  • Locations: Greenhouses and outdoor grow sites to simulate real-world conditions.
  • Purpose: To ensure our seeds can thrive in natural sunlight, adapting to the ebb and flow of daylight hours and seasonal changes.
• Artificial Light:
  • Types: LED, HPS, CMH (Ceramic Metal Halide), and CFL lights.
  • Spectrum: Testing under different light spectra to see how seedlings respond from germination through to maturity.
  • Intensity and Duration: Varying light intensity and photoperiods to determine optimal conditions for different strains.

• Temperature:
  • Range: From cooler climates to tropical conditions, to test adaptability and stress responses.
• Humidity:
  • Levels: From arid to humid environments, monitoring how seeds and plants cope with moisture in the air.
• CO2 Enrichment:
  • Method: Controlled environments with elevated CO2 to study growth acceleration and plant response.

• Growth Patterns: Observing plant architecture, internodal spacing, and overall vigor to ensure that the phenotype matches the expected genetics.
• Stress Tests:
  • Drought: Simulating low water conditions to assess plant resilience.
  • Nutrient Deficiency: Testing how plants react and recover from nutrient stress.
• Flowering Stage:
  • Photoperiod: Ensuring accurate flowering times for both autoflowering and photoperiod-dependent strains.
  • Yield: Measuring the biomass and potential yield to confirm genetic claims.

• Disease Exposure: Seeds are grown in conditions where they might naturally encounter common cannabis pathogens to test for inherent resistance.

• Data Collection: Every test yields data which helps in refining our breeding processes and strain selections.
• Feedback Loop: Test results are fed back into our breeding programs to improve seed quality continually.

• Consumer Confidence: Our extensive testing means you’re buying seeds that have already proven their worth.
• Adaptability: Seeds that perform well in diverse settings ensure growers can succeed regardless of their setup.
• Genetic Stability: We ensure that each strain carries the traits it was bred for, from flavor to yield to growth characteristics.