ISO - Highland Lao

[Trichitect]

I've been wanting to try a landrace cultivar for quite a while now, and have my heart set on getting this one. I can't seem to find any domestic banks that carry it. There's a few Euro banks that have it, but I haven't used them before.
Has anyone used Ace seeds, The Real Seed Co., Or ordered from Khalifa Genetics directly?
Any other bank suggestions would be awesome.

 

[Brokehoe]

I'm no help but I'm with you. Lao selections from real seed and ace are definitely on the must have in vault list. Good luck

 

[Gentlemancorpse]

I've been wanting to try a landrace cultivar for quite a while now, and have my heart set on getting this one. I can't seem to find any domestic banks that carry it. There's a few Euro banks that have it, but I haven't used them before.
Has anyone used Ace seeds, The Real Seed Co., Or ordered from Khalifa Genetics directly?
Any other bank suggestions would be awesome.

I've ordered from the Real Seed Company directly and they were great to deal with. Shipped quickly, safely and discrete. Unfortunately life has prevented me from growing the gear I ordered yet but everything looked good on arrival!

 

[Kanzeon]

I'd just grab Khalifa's version through Ace. It'll be more worked than RSC's so the phenotypic variation is lower and the general quality higher, but still pure genetically.

 

[Trichitect]

@Kanzeon , thanks for the response. Does Ace ship to the US? I tried to get a pack through them, but can't pick US when checking out.

 

[UncleB]

@Kanzeon , thanks for the response. Does Ace ship to the US? I tried to get a pack through them, but can't pick US when checking out.

No Ace shipping to the US. Mandala will ship, but they're closed to the US until October....

Might try Seed Cellar ? (I've never used)

Red Scare has something, but no details. Assuming it's from ILE ....looks iffy to me....and pricey.

 

[Gentlemancorpse]

No Ace shipping to the US. Mandala will ship, but they're closed to the US until October....

Might try Seed Cellar ? (I've never used)

Red Scare has something, but no details. Assuming it's from ILE ....looks iffy to me....and pricey.

@Trichitect Red Scare is legit and has done a bunch of preservation work, if your on instagram you can message him about it. If not let me know and I'll reach out

 

[MacGydro]

@multiversebeans on IG is Ace’s newest official US distributor. Never used them, but Ace IG recommended them in a post recently.
Seed Cellar and Well Grown Seeds are also recommended by them for US customers.

 

[Trichitect]

@MacGydro , thanks for that, hadn't looked there yet, unfortunately Multiversebeans, & Well grown don't have them, and Seed Cellar is sold out.
I just found cannaseedsbank, they have it in stock, website seems a little shady though. They're out of Canada.
Anyone use them before?

 

[MacGydro]

Looks like @Kanzeon was working on the Highland Lao preservation here, but I dunno the status.
Any updates, K, or did I miss the journal?
Vietnamese Silver Leaf is still unclaimed, as well as Highland Thai, it looks like.

 

[UncleB]

@MacGydro , thanks for that, hadn't looked there yet, unfortunately Multiversebeans, & Well grown don't have them, and Seed Cellar is sold out.
I just found cannaseedsbank, they have it in stock, website seems a little shady though. They're out of Canada.
Anyone use them before?

Bummer about Seed Cellar - Add To Cart was active, and I assumed.....

 

[Kanzeon]

Looks like @Kanzeon was working on the Highland Lao preservation here, but I dunno the status.
Any updates, K, or did I miss the journal?
Vietnamese Silver Leaf is still unclaimed, as well as Highland Thai, it looks like.

I've got the beans, but wasn't going to be able to get to them for another few months. I'd be happy to send them to @Trichitect if he wants to pick up the torch on them.

(They are RSC's Highland Lao, of a couple different accessions so there will be a wider range of phenotypes than normal. Expect long-ass flowering times and low yields. )

 

[Trichitect]

@Kanzeon , Wow, the generosity of this community is top notch! I'd love to give them a shot. I have the space to get them going soon, and I can try to do an open pollination. I'd be happy to return the favor (beans) if it all works out.

 

[Kanzeon]

DM me your address and I'll put together a package for ya. Lemme know if there's anything else you're looking for, I'll try to send beans that fit what you're interested in.

 

[MacGydro]

 

[UncleB]

I reached out to Khalifa before everything was resolved. They have a contact in OK that will ship. Response below, w/ redactions.

• Hey Uncle, thanks for messaging us.
  Yes, absolutely, you can simply send USD notes (no coins) within a greeting card to our US partner (XXX).
  Don't forget to include a shipping address and to mention what you have ordered.
  Your grand total for a 12 pack of Lao Highland is: $46.49 (Including $5 for registered shipping with tracking number)
  He should receive it in 2 to 6 working days and as soon as he does, he will ship your parcel directly from Oklahoma and I will send you your USPS tracking number.
  
  Here is his address:
  (XXX)
  100
  Oklahoma 744XX
  
  Also please give us a shipping address and phone number.
  Should you have any questions, don't hesitate to message us.
  
  Have a great day,
  Al and the Khalifa team
  

 

[Trichitect]

@UncleB, I tried to place an order from Khalifa 2 days ago, before Kanzeon offered up his pack, but my CC got rejected, so I said fuck it. I didn't want to send cash overseas, didn't realize they had a US partner.
I was pleasantly surprised to receive the same email as you today, they even offered me 10% offer for the trouble with my CC!
Beans secured! Thanks to all! ?