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LaPlata Labs is a network of cannabis breeders
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based in LaPlata (The Silver) County, CO. Becoming well known with strains such as Sour Pez (Pink Pez x Sour D), Big Skunk (Skunk #1 x Big Bud), & Durango OG (Alien OG x Alien Bubba), these guys are here to stay and the growers who search for killer phenos welcome them. Late last month, Plant the Land had the honor to sit down with LaPlata Labs for a moment. We thought our readers would be interested in hearing their answers to a couple of our questions: PTL: For those that are not familiar with the origin of LaPlata Labs, can you tell us a little about the company's name, the initial genetics that launched LaPlata Labs, and how you and your crew started the company? LPL: LaPlata Labs name derives from the LaPlata Mountains, in Durango,CO of LaPlata County, and we are very proud to represent our area. We started with Skunk hybrids and Alien hybrids. A good friend of ours inspired us to get into breeding cannabis many years ago, it quickly became a passion and one thing led to another.
Durango OG "Alien OG x Alien Bubba"
PTL: Congratulations on being recognized as one of the top 40 seed banks of all by HighTimes. What does LaPlata Labs credit most for such an accomplishment? (Friends, Gifted/Purchased Strains, Determination, Timing etc..)
LPL: We couldn't have made it to the top 40 without our supporters. We have a true passion for this and we try to show it in our products. PTL: High CBD strains are of top demand and we've noticed a recent announcement introducing "Quinn n' Tonic" as LaPlata Lab's next release, can you tell us a little about this creation? LPL: The “Quin N Tonic” has been a small collaboration of breeders, putting efforts together to find the highest CBD ratios possible. Massive amounts of lab results are underway. Then we can start adding to the CBD pool of strains for the people in seed form!!
PTL: Does LaPlata Labs practice any specific breeding/cultivation standards that you’re willing to publically announce? If so, why are these methods important? LPL: There are really too many to say. Lolol PTL: Anyone that has looked in to LaPlata Lab’s genetics can see you're fans of Indicas, as we are here at Plant the Land, are there any plans to release pure Sativas from LaPlata Labs? LPL: We are working VERY hard on getting some amazing sativa strains in the mix. One is just about ready to be released. We won’t give any details on that strain currently yet. But landrace sativas are in the mix, so expect some pure exotics here!!
Step 1: Bring approximately a quart of water to a boil in a medium/large saucepan. Step 2: Add 4 sticks of butter to boiling water. (4 sticks of butter/ounce of cannabis) Step 3: When the butter is completely melted, adjust heat from high to low. Add 1 ounce of medical grade cannabis in the saucepan, ensure the cannabis remains at least 1.5 inches above the bottom. Step 4: Allow your mixture to simmer on low for about 3 hours and while stirring frequently. (When the “extraction” is completed, the surface will change from a watery consistency to a thicker consistency.)
Step 5: Using an appropriate sized tupperware container, strain mixture through cheesecloth to separate the liquid from plant matter of the mixture. Step 6: Now place the lid on the Tupperware and place it in the fridge to sit overnight. You need to do this so the water can separate from the cannabutter. Step 7: When you re-open the Tupperware after sitting overnight, water will be visibly separate from your canna-butter. Now simply drain this “waste water” and collect the canna-butter.
What you’ll need:
2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup canna-butter, melted and cooled 2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks 4 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), coarsely chopped
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the butter, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined (batter will be thick).
Spread into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with chocolate chunks and chopped candy bars; press gently into batter.
Step 3: Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 2 dozen.
Limiting Factors: What are they and why are they important?
Cannabis plants are dependent on their environment for vital materials and energy. There are 5 essential factors that affect your plant’s growth: light, carbon dioxide, nutrients, water, & temperature. Each of these factors are necessary for photosynthesis and growth and they must be adequately available for plants to grasp their potential. For example; as the intensity of light increases, the plant’s ability to utilize it depends upon the availability of the other four factors. For this reason, the five are called “limiting factors”. The limiting factor, -which is the factor that is not supplied adequately, determines the rate of growth for the plant. An insufficient supply of any one factor slows or stops plant growth. It is unlikely that water or nutrients are limiting factors in an indoor garden, since they are supplied easily. Oxygen, which is required by the roots and sometimes absorbed by the leaves compromises 21% of the air, so leaves have easy access. Oxygenating the water and using porous mediums keep the roots supplied. This leaves us with three factors that are likely to limit plant growth; light, carbon dioxide, & temperature. Cannabis’ metabolic rate (how fast it functions on a cellular level) is determined by temperature. Warm blooded animals, such as humans, maintain a steady metabolic rate internally. Plant metabolic rates on the other hand, along with most other life forms, are entirely dependent on their environment. For example, unusual cold temperatures, as well as unsafe heat, slow or stop photosynthesis and can diminish or even stop growth. All of these factors must be available in appropriate amounts for our cannabis plants to achieve their maximum potential.