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V<\/span>olunteering as a tester for seed breeders, he\u2019s one of the key people behind the test research that brings new strains to market.<\/p>\n While you\u2019ve probably never encountered strains like Gorilla Grip or Nightmare Cookies, Goldman and a select group of other growers have been diligently laboring over trial gardens scanning them for anomalies and difficulties \u2014 or possibly the next cannabis superstar like Northern Lights<\/a> or Jack Herer<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI really like pushing the boundaries to get plants to reach their full genetic potential,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n Strain: Frozen Tangerines<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n A cannabis cultivator with over\u00a0four decades of experience, Goldman\u2019s initial farming experience began as a grower of greenhouse produce in the 1980s. More recently,\u00a0his talents have been sought after by a number of marijuana seed breeders<\/a> looking to\u00a0test out new creations.<\/p>\n \u201cThe same way that most manufacturers put their products through rigorous testing,\u201d says Goldman, \u201ccannabis seeds need to be tested too\u00a0before they\u2019re released to the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Because breeders are basically putting their reputations on the line every time they release a newly developed strain, testers like Goldman are absolutely essential to the process. The seed sellers that he consults for want to hear all the pros and cons of their new strains \u2014 how they handle heat, synthetic versus organic fertilizers or small versus large habitats. They want a full picture of the plant\u2019s inherent strengths, weaknesses and peculiarities to know whether it\u2019s back to the drawing board or ready for consumer release.<\/p>\n Strain: Purple Frog<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n With every trial run, Goldman creates a detailed \u201cgrow log\u201d from the time seeds germinate all the way through harvest. Being an avid photographer \u2014 and a teacher of photography besides \u2014 all of his very detailed scientific methodology is accompanied by close photo documentation week after week as the plants mature.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ll document the structure of the plant and flowers. Looking at things like flower density and calyx to leaf ratio as well as yield and cannabinoid levels.\u201d<\/p>\n Some of Goldman\u2019s most recent work has been with Sin City Seeds<\/a>, testing potential new releases such as Nightmare Cookies, a cross of White Nightmare and Platinum Girl Scout Cookies. He says it\u2019s not only a \u201cbeautiful plant with rich colors but at 26 percent THC<\/a>, it packs a potent punch.\u201d<\/p>\n Strain: West Seattle<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n With Washington state now allowing medical and recreational cultivation<\/a>, says Goldman, \u201cI can legally put together my passion for photography with my passion for growing.\u201d<\/p>\n The following photos were all taken from Goldman\u2019s medical cannabis test gardens and are strains we hope the public will soon have a chance to sample.<\/p>\n Originally published in Issue 18<\/a> of Cannabis Now. <\/em>LEARN MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n TELL US,\u00a0<\/strong>does cannabis breeding interest you?<\/p>\n The post New Genetics: The Gold Seal of Approval<\/a> appeared first on Cannabis Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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