Strain Review
Wonder Woman Marijuana Strain Review
The Scoop: While her namesake possesses the genetic tenacity of a fierce Amazonian warrior, many of today’s cultivators are more than a little curious… what makes Wonder Woman so powerful? Well, that depends on whom you ask. If you were asking today’s modern cultivators, they’d probably point to the plant’s elevated yields. However, if that same question were aimed at consumers, they would probably give a stoney dissertation about the strains creative sativa based high. No matter how you grind her, Wonder Woman is one popular super strain.
Type: Hybrid 60% indica / 40% sativa
Genetics: Top 44 x Ice
How Stoned Will You Get (“Stoned Meter” On Average 1-10): 7.5
Average Price Per ?: $37.50
AVERAGE THC: 17 – 22%
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Strain Profile: With an award-winning mother (`98 Cannabis Cup), Wonder Woman’s maternal link to the heady Ice strain provides a direct lineage to some of marijuana’s most potent strains. Crossbred and hybridized from a potent Skunk x Afghani strain with a touch of Northern Lights and dash of Shiva genetics, today’s Wonder Woman strain produces a flower that’s rich in cannabinoid laced trichomes. While Wonder Woman’s mother was an ice queen, her father was a gender bending female strain; originally manipulated with gibberellic acid to produce male pollen, Nirvana’s sexually ambiguous Top 44 strain was utilized do to its rapid flowering.
Appearance: As a hybrid, Wonder Woman has a relatively tight flowering arrangement, complete with sticky trichome encrusted nugs that sparkle in their visible balloon-like structure. As a 60/40 hybrid, Wonder Woman’s appearance is pure indica, hitting only 2-3 feet at full maturation when cultivated indoors.
Consistency: Wonder Woman’s flower consistency is sticky with resin and as dense as a doorknob. Have some rubbing alcohol handy when rolling this strain. Persistently sticky, these sweet-smelling buds leave the fingers a gummy mess. Make sure you have a nice grinder handy when rolling this sticky superhero.
Scent: Wonder Woman’s breathtaking fuel-like fragrance kicks ass on its competition. Reeking of petrol and skunk, the uncontrollable aroma on this crusader is definitely overpowering. Jar this female crime fighter; she’s as stinky as they come.
Taste: Those with a discerning palate will quickly notice a chiefly diesel fuel aroma intermixed with some citrus-like undertones. Once inhaled you taste nothing but lemon flavored jet fuel. Upon exhale; your senses are overwhelmed with the complexity of this hybrid strain.
Effect: Known for her superior strength, consumers should get ready for a little hand-to-hand combat with reality over the next 2 and ½ hours, as Wonder Woman banishes your stress high into the stratosphere. Expelling your daily worries, the eyes become heavy, and the body goes limp. Now relaxed, serenity is yours.
Growth and Seed Info: For those seeking superhero THC levels, indoor cultivation of Wonder Woman is strongly recommended by its breeders. Known for producing high yields in hydroponic setups, Nirvana has strongly recommended growers utilize the Sea Of Green (SOG) technique when cultivating the strain. Wonder Woman yields massive flowers in most Mediterranean climates – think Spain or California – but is susceptibility to her archenemy… mold, particularly in humid climates.
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Current Breeder: Nirvana
Seed Bank of Choice: Seed Mine
Flowering Time: 60 days
Flowering Type: SOG (Sea Of Green)
Growth Height: 2-3 ft.
Expected Yield: 1/2 – 3/4 lb. per plant indoors
Garden Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced
Breeder Quote/Advice: Top/prune Wonder Woman’s main branches; cultivate indoors, and avoid humid climates.
Verdict: Wonder Woman is a serious super strain. Ferociously defeating pain, insomnia, fatigue, depression and daily stress.
Related Strains: Top 44, Ice, Afghan, Skunk, Northern Lights, Shiva
Family: Hybrid
(Photo Courtesy of Gil Mota)
Sour Apple Marijuana Strain Review
Sour Apple’s flower makes for the perfect wake-n-bake smoke. Not too heavy, and extremely motivating thanks to its sativa-dominant gene pool.
Type: (70% sativa; 30% indica)
Genetics: (original Diesel x c99)
How Stoned Will You Get (“Stoned Meter” On Average 1-10): 8. The Sour Apple strain offers a flawless morning smoke, long known for supporting creative cerebral activity and nurturing motivational thoughts. In many ways Sour Apple is a perfect parallel to a shot of Cuban coffee, extremely tasty, hitting you almost immediately. Enjoying a robust fruity smell that’s extremely pleasant first thing in the morning.
Average Price Per ?: $39
AVERAGE THC: 20%
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Strain Profile: Sour Apple is a great 70% sativa 30% indica hybrid that is very cerebral, lifting up the spirits of those who enjoy her flowers. She is perfect for the morning or a mid afternoon smoke. Sour Apple will not only keep you up and motivated, but makes you very creative thinking outside of the box.
Strain Background: Sour Apple comes from mixing the extremely uplifting sativa c99 with the balanced hybrid of the original Diesel. These two come together to form a strain that is nothing short of magic.
Appearance: Sour Apple is made up of mostly neon green with hints of forest green on the buds. Light orange hairs the same color as Chucky’s hair from rugrats protrude, wrapping around the plethora of green. Visible and very shiny trichomes coat the buds of this wonderful flower.
Consistency: Sour Apple is quite dry and crumbly, but there definitely leaves a trail with whatever it comes in contact with. It is a pleasure to break these buds up without a grinder.
Scent: Sour Apple smells of sour and citrus with extremely fruity undertones. Mango and strawberry are the fruits that come to mind when smelling this beautiful flower. Undertones of sour lemons and limes also come through when taking a whiff of this smelly girl.
Taste: Sour Apple taste like an exquisite homemade key lime pie. Extremely sour, sweet and fruity it feels like you’re enjoying a refreshing dessert as soon as the Sour Apple hits your palate. Upon exhale you can taste this rich fruity flavor that stays in your mouth well after medicating. You don’t even have to break out the blender to taste this delicious smoothie!
Effect: Great smoke in the morning or mid afternoon, she leaves you energized and quite buzzed. Sour Apple is perfect to bring with you if you’re going for a long walk or hike, it’s very uplifting and cerebral, motivating you to explore new things.
Growth and Seed Info: Grows vigorously during both veg and flower; Sour citrus notes smelled during vegetation period
Original Breeder: Top Shelf Seeds
Current Breeder: Top Shelf seeds
Seed Bank of Choice: Seedmine
Flowering Time: 60 days
Flowering Type: SOG will get you the most out this beauty
Growth Height: 4’-5.5’ ft.
Expected Yield: 1-1.5lbs. per 1,000 watt light
Garden Skill Level: intermediate
Breeder Quote/Advice: Topping is a must, and if you want the most out of your yield train this girl vigorously. She can be very viney so beware.
Verdict: Sour apple is a great daytime smoke whether you’re going for a hike or working from your office. She is very motivating and uplifting, as well as extremely tasty. Perfect for fatigue, migraine, and lack of appetite.
Related Strains: Blue Dream, Tangerine Haze, and White widow
Family: Fruity
(Photo Courtesy of Gil Mota)