Paradise Pine - Huckleberry Hill Farms

03/05/25: Germination Day 1 Today marks the start of my grow with some legacy genetics from Huckleberry Hill Farms. I’ll be working with a back-cross of the Emerald Cup-winning Whitethorn Rose and one of its parents, Paradise Punch. These are regular seeds, meaning they have an equal chance of being male or female. My goal is to find at least three strong female plants for flowering while also identifying and potentially isolating any males for pollen collection in a separate tent. To begin the germination process, I have placed five seeds in a glass of distilled water. This step helps soften the seed coat and kickstarts hydration, encouraging the seeds to absorb moisture and prepare for sprouting. They will remain in the water for 24 hours, or until I see signs of the seed cracking open, which indicates that germination has begun. After this initial soak, the seeds will be moved into small starter pots filled with a 40/40/20 blend of: • 40% soil (Roots Organics) – Provides organic nutrients and microbial life. • 40% buffered coco coir – Improves aeration and retains moisture. • 20% perlite – Enhances drainage and prevents compaction. This balanced medium creates an ideal environment for seedling development, offering both moisture retention and oxygen flow to the roots. For this grow, I will be using: • AutoPots – A gravity-fed watering system that delivers nutrients efficiently with minimal maintenance. • Advanced Nutrients – A pH-perfect nutrient system that ensures my plants receive the correct nutrient balance without frequent pH adjustments. Tomorrow, I will transfer the seeds into their starter pots and begin monitoring humidity and temperature to ensure optimal conditions for sprouting. I’ll provide an update once they are in the medium and starting their early growth phase.