Mystic Rose³ | Huckleberry Hill Hunt

ChillSpace Well, it’s officially been a full week since all three Mystic Rose seedlings broke the surface, and I’m starting to think somebody accidentally switched the difficulty to expert mode for this pheno hunt! Haha. Seriously though, I couldn’t be happier with how similar these three are developing. All three have been remarkably consistent in their growth, structure, and overall appearance. They’re looking healthy, pushing out new growth, and so far, there really isn’t an obvious favorite. Of course, we’re only getting started, but that’s exactly what makes this so exciting! One thing I’ve been particularly impressed with is the Purple Cow IndiCanja soil. I’ve experimented with quite a few different growing mediums over the years, and this stuff has been fantastic for early development. I love being able to provide plain water and let the soil handle the nutritional side of things while these young plants establish themselves. Even the consistency of the soil has impressed me. Sure, you’ll occasionally find a stick or two, but nothing that can’t be broken into smaller pieces. Haha. Overall, it’s been a really positive experience, and I’m planning to make this my standard starting medium for seedlings and clones moving forward. My current plan is to start everything in quarter-gallon fabric nursery bags filled with IndiCanja before eventually transplanting into 5-gallon containers with a mixture of PRO-MIX HP and worm castings. I’m excited to see how this combination performs as the plants mature, especially compared to my previous soil-based grows. Now, onto the part I’m REALLY excited about: the genetics! Mystic Rose brings together Whitethorn Rose and Mystic Mountain Blueberry, and the potential combination of floral, fruity, blueberry, candy, and fuel characteristics sounds absolutely incredible. I’m particularly interested in seeing how much variation develops between these three plants as they mature. And there’s a bigger reason I’m so excited about this particular run. I’m already planning to select one of these Mystic Rose phenotypes for a future breeding project involving my Platinum Lantz genetics from Ridgeline Farms. The thought of combining these two genetic backgrounds has me ridiculously excited! Between the potential aroma profiles, plant structure, vigor, and whatever surprises might come from the combination, there’s a lot I’m looking forward to exploring. That cross is planned for my upcoming breeding run, and holy hell, I cannot wait to see what comes out of it! For now, though, I’m enjoying watching these three develop and documenting their differences as they emerge. It’s still incredibly early, and there’s a whole lot more to learn before making any selections. Three healthy seedlings, three potential phenotypes, and one seriously exciting breeding project on the horizon. Couldn’t ask for a better start! 🤙

ChillSpace I’m genuinely impressed with these three Mystic Rose ladies so far! All three have been remarkably consistent throughout their early development. Their growth patterns, leaf structures, and overall appearance are so similar that it’s honestly been a pleasure watching them develop together. Hats off to Huckleberry Hill Farms because, so far, these genetics are making a fantastic first impression! With my other genetic hunts expanding, I’ve officially run out of room in my little seedling and cloning tent, lol. I’ve been starting more Caviar and Paradise Pine seeds alongside my Platinum Lantz project, so these three Mystic Rose plants have graduated to the 4×4! I actually think the move might be beneficial for them. They were previously receiving 24 hours of continuous lighting, and I suspect that might have been contributing to a little stress. Now they’re enjoying a 20/4 schedule with a more established environment and a proper dark period. Yesterday, I also whipped up a fresh batch of growing medium and transplanted all three into 1 gallon containers. I combined Pro-Mix HP, worm castings, and additional perlite, then hydrated everything with water containing a Voodoo Juice Plus microbial tablet. I’m planning to use this same base mixture across my plants moving forward, giving everything a more consistent starting point. One of the things I’m really enjoying about this project is getting to experience several different genetic lines simultaneously. Platinum Lantz has already surprised me with some incredible aromas, Caviar and Paradise Pine are just getting started, and now Mystic Rose is showing me some impressive consistency right out of the gate. Of course, we’re still early, and there’s a long way to go before I know what these three have to offer in flower. But for now, I’m extremely happy with their development! Three for three, healthy and consistent. What more could I ask for at Week 2?