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STRAINS OF SPAIN

Spain is quickly becoming acknowledged as the newest and most exciting frontier in cannabis-seed breeding. Recently, HIGH TIMES spoke to the up-and-coming Eva Seeds to find out why.

Thu, May 24, 2007 2:21 pm


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Story by Danny Danko.
Interview translated from the Spanish by Nico Escondido.
Photos courtesy of Eva Seeds


With a climate especially conducive to growing longer-flowering sativa strains—to say nothing of a free-thinking population that’s as determined to grow their own as they are distrustful of their government—Spain is in the vanguard of a new European revolution in pot freedom. New seed banks touting exotic varieties are changing the way that growers around the world are cultivating their cannabis, leading to amazing breakthroughs in ganja genetics and growing techniques.

At the forefront of this movement, Eva Seeds bring new flavors and advanced seed-feminization methods to the Spanish sensi scene. Their focus is on the connoisseur cultivator who’s more interested in enticing aromas and interesting highs than quick harvests or high yields. This emphasis on potency and taste is ultimately winning Eva Seeds the support of home-growers who are looking for more bang for their buck. HIGH TIMES spoke to Eva Seeds’ head breeder to find out more about this company and their commitment to new and interesting cannabis varieties.

What year did Eva Seeds begin?
Eva Seeds first appeared to the public in February of 2006, although we were working on strain selections and feminization procedures for years beforehand. The reality was that once we came into the market, we were received with great acceptance because of our years of prep work with these varieties.

Describe your breeding philosophy and some of your breeding seed stock.
We like to work with all types of varieties. Normally, in our crosses, there is one parent that is a pure landrace, without hybridization. We work with many different genetic lines, such as Pakistani, Afghani, sativas from Laos and South Africa, etc. In addition, we have other genetics in reserve, stock from various countries like Madagascar, Tanzania, Jamaica and India. The list of good genetics we have to work with is thus infinite, as are the possibilities of new hybrids. Our philosophy is to use potent varieties that are easy to cultivate and, above all, a good value that is accessible to all pockets and purses.


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loveGROWINGganja

Oct 29 2008, 9:40 pm

that is awesome I wish I lived in Spain. USA laws are fucking lame its such a joke that our government throws away billions every year in the "war on drugs" and arresting and incarcerating millions of non violent Americans for growing and smoking cannabis. Our laws got to change especially the ones having to do with HEMP because for 70 years our government has lied to us about the facts pertaining to both hemp and marijuana and hope the laws do change in the next year or two when we get a new prez cuz its getting out of hand, farmers up in the central states are fighting to grow hemp because its an easy crop to grow that will actually make them some money, there are over 25,000 different uses for hemp and people should know the difference between it and cannabis like hemp has no THC in it and can grow 20 feet tall where cannabis grows like 4-6 feet max. guess all I'm trying to say is know your facts people .. read more and you'll know more just search the internet it has everything on the subject now im gonna go blaze up and check on my plants

TITUS

Oct 12 2008, 8:21 pm

HEY I VE JUST READ YOU MAY FIND HASHISH AT RETIROS PARK BUT BUDS , WHAT ABOUT THIS?)IM TALKING BOUT MADRID

DEBRA

Apr 29 2008, 2:46 am

SMOKE OUT CREW BORN TO RIDE DOWN FOR LIFE ALLWAYS DOWN TO SMOKE ON THE 420 FOR LIFE COME FROM CALF WHERE WE ARE SOME DOWN ASS MOTHERFUCK THAT DONT TAKE NO BULL SHIT FROM NO ONE SO STAY THE FUCK OUT OF ARE WAY SMOKE OUT CREW

KinG

Jul 4 2007, 11:51 pm

Dear Raji,
You said you were going to Madrid. When in Madrid hashish is extremely easy to come across and is actually decently priced. All you have to do is hop on the metro and go to "El Retiro" a park. It has its own Metro stop called "El Retiro" as well. As soon as you step into this park look for African men selling hashish. They are everywhere. On Sunday nights there is even a bonfire at the center of this park where everyone jams out and smokes hash. You enjoy yourself in Spain now.

Peace from The King

sky high

Jun 20 2007, 4:53 pm

so what is so much better bout this new strain and how do i get some

Raji

Jun 18 2007, 12:32 pm

Looking for contact in Madrid to Hook up the most special chronic Spain has to offer when we in town?

rollman

Jun 14 2007, 2:59 am

i like the law for weed in spain i'm from usa the laws here suck when comes to grass i like to grow some N,LIGHTS out there for a few years i just might move there my family is from italy SPAIN is the place to grow fine Hemp keep up the good work need more weed laws like that around here and put the law where it does more good then bad .

reggie the dog

Jun 11 2007, 7:01 pm

There is absoultely no risk to growing your own in Spain, it is forbidden to sell cannabis there, SOooo, most folks grow their own and give what they can't smoke to their friends. Its about growing and smoking good weed there, not money. There is no risk, so average folks that don't like risk can still grow their own.

reggie the dog

Jun 11 2007, 6:59 pm

You can grow your own, inside or outdoors in Spain. 20 plant or less, generally, and you risk nothing, if you have, say 100 plants you may be asked to explain yourself, but you are allowed to grow it in social clubs (city folks that rent farm land) too. The Spanish scene is really mostly home growing and growing for the home market, generally on a small scale. Folks grow 20 plants, smoke a bunch, and give a shitload away to their friends. Homegrown dank can be found for 4 euros a gram in Barcelona (that was the tourist price I paid).

bingo

Jun 7 2007, 7:40 am

Do Spaniards grow most of their herb outdoors in soil? What is the actual law in spain, pertaining to cannabis?

biggjigg

Jun 5 2007, 4:44 am

what south african strains do you use?

cablazer77

Jun 5 2007, 12:45 am

Im gonna have to take a trip to Spain sometime soon to take a few notes :)

Sweet Herbal Remidies

Jun 3 2007, 4:38 pm

Without a doubt the human anatomy is absolutly determined to get back to the basic elements that this beautiful gift shares with the soul. No one in their right mind should question the possibilities of herbal medicine.

Bummer Dude

Jun 1 2007, 2:39 pm

Well, I've never been to Spain, but I kinda like the people. I hear the ladies are insane there....

ho la ta grow yo hydro

Jun 1 2007, 1:03 pm

grow that then spain. sometime it rain in the planes in spain. If weed is legalized in spain lets all move there. oh shit the cops...

joshtoner

May 30 2007, 11:29 am

WOW thats what i'm talking about... people who actually care more about the high of the weed itself than the yield. most growers just grow to sell so quantity and time is the biggest issue but the quality of the bud is all that matters to me. I am looking forward to getting some really GANJA seeds so i can have my own personal stash.

enyawron

May 30 2007, 12:43 am

i have some thing i need to ask about crossbreeding is it hard because that is what u r doing but it looks mm.mm. good

BCN07SENSI

May 28 2007, 2:20 pm

Im growing in Barcelona with a view to the sea. i get the seabreeze. SOMA SEEDS I LOVE.
I got some High Life.
Its Jack Herrer x KGB x White Widow.
Skunk growing buy the seeds for 20 dollars. I love the beach naked bitches.

dimaggio-spain

May 26 2007, 8:10 am

That's right folks.
Spain IS without a doubt one of the most smoker-friendly countries, and I'm sure that in the coming years more and more advances will be brought to the world of ganja thanks to the effords of all spaniards.
I must say that analyzing the recent situation, we may not be as far as we think from a legalization...
So I welcome everybody to come to spain and enjoy a great spliff.
Greetings to all the grass passionates.

strain48

May 26 2007, 12:59 am

glad someone is finally looking for variety and taste instead of how fast and how much there going to get........... Thats just fueling the governments that make it ilegal

FIRST!

May 25 2007, 4:51 am

YEA first post woo! HT!

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