Diamond Chem

Diamond Chem — The Crown Jewel of Indicas

1. The History and Lore of the Mother: Chem D (The Original)

Diamond Chem is the heavyweight contender of the lineup. Its mother is Chem D, the “Garlic” sister of the original 1991 seeds and the matriarch of the funk.

Popped in 2001 from the second batch of seeds Greg (Chemdog) kept, the Chem D is distinct from the ’91 or the 4. It does not smell sweet. It smells like garlic, onions, halitosis, and raw meat. It is known for its crushing potency and a specific genetic mutation: variegation (yellow/white streaking on the leaves).

2. Scientific Breeding Logic: The Backcross Strategy

Diamond Chem (Chem D x Stardawg) is essentially a backcross. Since Stardawg is (Chem 4 x Tres Dawg) and Tres Dawg is (Chem D x Chem D BX1), this cross is saturating the gene pool with Chem D alleles.

• Structural Support: The primary weakness of the original Chem D clone is its structure; it is vine-like and floppy. Stardawg fixes this, adding thick stems that can support the heavy, greasy flowers.
• Flavor Purification: This cross eliminates any “fruit” influence. It is pure, unadulterated chemical funk. It is designed for the smoker who thinks “lemon” and “berry” are for children.
• Yield: Stardawg improves the yield of the slow-growing Chem D, making it viable for production facilities.

3. Phenotype Hunting Guide

Look for the “Mutant”.

4. Grower Notes

• Magnesium Hunger: Like its mother, Diamond Chem will devour Magnesium. Use Epsom salts or a Cal-Mag supplement heavily in weeks 3–5 of flower.
• Variegation: Do not panic if you see the leaves streaking. It is not a virus; it is the mark of the Chem D genetics.