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Combining two of the most popular strains known to man, the Blueberry Haze strain has built a reputation all its own. It is known for delivering soothing effects coupled with a floral terpene profile. Blueberry Haze Strain: Blueberry X Haze Like the name would suggest, the Blueberry Haze strain is a hybrid that was the result of crossing the Blueberry and Haze strains. Of course, many breeders are sure to have made that precise cross over the years, but I …

A member of the Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) family, the Monster Cookies strain is considered an Indica-dominant hybrid. It is often recognized for it’s soothing, relaxing effects, combined with shades of the classic GSC taste. Monster Cookies Strain: Girl Scout Cookies X Grand Daddy Purple It’s no secret that the Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) strain has gained a great deal of popularity in recent years. Much like OG Kush, it can be difficult to know the exact lineage of each member …

The Pink Candy strain is a somewhat mysterious hybrid that may be best described as sweet and sour, with a distinct pink lemonade flavor. Background Of The Pink Candy Cannabis Strain On a recent trip to my local collective in LA, I came across this batch of the Pink Candy strain. I had never heard of the strain before and I was immediately intrigued by its bouquet. “It’s an all-too-common issue at medical marijuana collectives in California that information about genetics is not passed on to the budtender.” Much to my dismay, the collective couldn’t offer any genetic information about …

The Crypt strain is a powerful hybrid with somewhat mysterious origins. It can carry a slightly sweet, cheesy aroma and typically packs quite the cerebral punch. The Crypt Cannabis Strain Has No Traceable Lineage I came across this batch of the Crypt strain on my recent trip to my friendly neighborhood collective. I was immediately impressed by the bud quality upon visual inspection, but I was just as quickly disappointed when I learned that the no one in the facility could tell me anything about the strain’s genetics. They did, however, note that it likely has some influence from the …

The Starberry X Alpha Dawg strain is a hybrid with generations of the Chemdawg strain in its lineage. It was bred by Kushman Genetics and was recently made available as a “test strain” at Buds and Roses Collective in Studio City, CA. Starberry X Alpha Dawg Strain Has Obvious Chemdawg Influence Kushman Genetics recently announced a limited release of three new “test strains” that could be the upstart seed company’s first official releases. The strains have not yet been named, but they were created …

The Superman OG strain is an Indica-dominant hybrid that has made its way throughout southern California in the past few years. What Are The Genetics Behind The Superman OG Strain? As is often the case with varieties of OG Kush, the genetics underlying the Superman OG strain can be a bit mysterious. In fact, it is not uncommon for less reputable vendors to slap whatever name tag they see fit on a batch and “Superman” is definitely among the cliches typically used. “It is generally accepted that the Superman OG strain is a …

The Platinum Cookies strain is a phenotype of Girl Scout Cookies with effects that are best described as spacey and relaxing; it is an Indica-dominant hybrid. What Are The Genetics Of The Platinum Cookies Cannabis Strain? There has been a great deal of hype about the Girl Scout Cookies strain since it burst onto the California cannabis scene a few years ago. Patients and gardeners alike sought to find the “real Girl Scout Cookies” almost instantly. “There are a number of phenotypes of Girl …

Okay, we know what you are thinking… banana and cheese? As strange as the combination of fruit and cheddar may sound to you, we assure you this heavy hitting Hybrid is absolutely delicious. Genetically stemming from Banana Kush (Indica) and Cheese (Hybrid), this strain is popular among patients looking for a strong pain-reliever and natural sleep-aid. Banana Cheese creates smooth smoke with undertones of cheddar and tropical mist. Banana Cheese is rarely found in dispensaries, at least in California, as this is the first time …

The Mars OG strain is a hybrid that can be a great when medicating before bed. Like many of the planetary OG strains, it’s heavy effects can put you in a relaxing zone when medicating during the day. Mars OG Strain: A Planetary OG From The Bay I came across this batch of the Mars OG strain on my recent trip to SFVDM, and it instantly took me back to the days when I lived in San Diego. Unfortunately, this batch was not quite as enjoyable as I remember. Interestingly, the planetary strains (e.g. Neptune OG) get their name …

Although Headband is listed as a Sativa on many menus throughout California, the genetics are linked to Sour Diesel, Master Kush, and OG Kush which suggests the Headband strain should be classified as an Indica-dominant Hybrid. “Headband is still a potent hybrid, so it would not be wise to medicate with this before work or something that needs your full, undivided attention.” It literally feels like you are wearing a head band when you medicate with …