First, dirt weed's low potency is often due to poor conditions in growing, harvesting and storage, not necessarily poor genetics. Since indicas have a shorter growing time, don't you think that Mexican commercial growers would have incorporated some indica genetics in their crop by now? They'd get in an extra crop a year! Back in the 70s, yeah, most dirt weed was pure sativa, but times and genetics have changed. When I grew out some ancient dirt weed, bag seeds, I got a mix of indica and sativas (the most sativa-ish took FOREVER to mature, though- the indica-ish took a more normal time to harvest- and both were decent, but not spectacular, weed). Remember, most American kids haven't grown any plants since their 2nd grade Mother's Day marigolds! He may want to practice before investing his money. Just look at the problems some of these kids have growing! Yes, the end product won't be as potent as some White Widow, but let him make his beginner's mistakes on something he already has, instead of $10 a seed "named" strains. And who knows, he may find a real winner among his seedlings. - Granny :hippy: