Sour Power Seeds are a collection of over 25 varieties of citrus seed that have been bred specifically to produce fruit bearing fruits. These seeds are not only the most powerful in terms of citrus flavor but also produce some of the most flavorful fruits in the world. This particular group of “power” seeds was originally developed by a Dr. George Brown, a world renowned authority on fruits and breeding, after years of research and study at Florida State University. The name sourpicker came from the citrus used in the fruits, which Dr. Brown identified as “american Sours”.
Sour Power is one of the best kept secrets in the history of home brewing. It is by far the most powerful of all strains in the world. The unique feature of this particular strain is that it produces small, uniform fruit bearing berries that are so tart, sweet, and tangy they make even the most experienced home bakers want more. It is this crisp yet tart taste that has made sour power seeds such a huge success in the home brewing world. In fact many home brewers consider it their secret weapon.
Sour breeders vary widely in their production conditions. Some will let the plant go through “sterilization” to kill any unwanted bacteria, yeasts or other contaminants during the primary growing season. Others will try to prevent the plants from getting to flower by late fall of the previous year or beyond. The final strain will go through a cold press method to extract the juice from the leaves. The type of press used greatly affects how much sourness and aroma the end product has.
The Sour Power Series is the most popular strain for those who want to create sweet, tart berry beer. It is a cross of the indica and sativa, making this a highly potent, full bodied strain. It is most often found in California where it dominates the high times cannabis cup. It is often described as a cross between Citra and Lemonwart. This is due to the high citrus aromas the strains share. While not the sweetest of the strains, it does have a tart, grassy hop flavor to it that is hard to describe.
If you want your Sour Power Seeds to be easier to grow than the Sour Series, you are going to need to know how they are germinating. All of the Sour Power seeds are not created equal, some will have a shorter photoperiod (the amount of time they spend on flowering), while others will have a longer photoperiod (the amount of time they spend basking in the sun). If you are growing the indica and sativa with the intention of flowering them at the same time, then you should use a strain that has a longer photoperiod. This will give you better control over when your buds are ready to harvest. For example, if you are planning to do a harvest near the end of September or beginning of October, you can plan to take your plants out of the ground at the start of this period.
The starbud and ecsd v3 sour daddy are the most difficult of the strains to grow. These are not only the strongest, but also the most expensive. You may be able to get some good prices on these if you buy them in bulk. If you are growing these for the sole purpose of making wine, then you should try to isolate each plant‘s seeds and put them in water tanks to germinate. These seeds will reproduce much faster than the wild types.
You also have to be careful about where you buy seeds from. Many reputable breeders are only selling the starbud and ecsd v3 sour power strain, so if you are growing a hybrid strain like something from the Sour Revolution or some other source, you should make sure you buy those only. If you buy seeds from well known breeders, they may have inadvertently mixed in some Sativa dominant seeds that are actually a cross pollination.
Always try to grow a mix of both types of cannabis. Hybrid cannabis will produce better results, especially when mixed with indica, sativa or californica strains. Cross pollination will help propagate even more of the hybrid. In short, cross pollination is the best way to make sour power in the cheapest, purest form possible.