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Cannalope Haze Marijuana Strain Review
The Scoop: Born and bred in Amsterdam by DNA Genetics, Cannalope Haze is a fruity hybrid that mashes up some rather unique cannabinoids, flavonoids, and medical uses; providing an intriguing and uplifting blend of Haze Brothers and a Mexican landrace. While it’s yet to actually catch fire in the countless medical marijuana dispensaries across this great country, Cannalope Haze is the go-to strain in many Amsterdam coffee shops… becoming the modern Haze of choice.
The Result: Like a swift kick to the side of the head from Holly Holm, Cannalope Haze hits you hard and fast. Then, on the backside of the initial head spin, Cannalope Haze lifts your spirit like a double shot of espresso – making this a creative strain that’s great for energizing those end of the day doldrums (think 4:20 pm).
Type: Hybrid ( almost 100% Sativa )
Genetics: Haze Brothers x Mexico
Origin: Amsterdam
How Stoned Will You Get: 8.5
Average THC: 18-22%
Average Price Per ?: $45
Awards: 2nd place at the 2005 IC420 Growers Cup
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Strain Profile: Cannalope Haze is an almost pure sativa made from crossing Haze Brothers and a Mexican landrace strain. Born and bred in Amsterdam by the DNA Genetics Team.
Appearance: Cannalope Haze has round , melon green nugs. These buds are covered in a layer of frosting, as the crystals are just caked on. Red and orange hairs curl around the emerald green bud like a vine around a tree. These colas are long and round, resembling a large pinecone shape. The calyxes on these buds are round, and drenched in crystals that glisten in the light.
Consistency: Cannalope Haze will not only have your fingers stuck together, it will feel as though they are cemented in place. This bud produces massive amounts of crystals that ooze from the bud, making for a sticky disaster if a grinder isnt available. Nearly impossible to break apart with your fingers, Cannalope Haze bud’s stick to each other, they are that sticky.
Scent: Freshly chopped fruit fills the nostrils with a sweet scent. The sweet aroma of melon and cantaloupe emanate from this herb, as your mouth salivates and stomach growls. A funky musk follows this fresh fruit scent, and fills the nostrils with its pungent sandalwood scent. One small bud left out will reek a room up for hours, as this bud is not for those trying to be discreet.
Taste: The sweet melon flavor is the first to hit the tongue, causing a flavor explosion in your mouth. This bud makes the mouth water as its fruity blend cleanses the palate and makes room for the hazey funk that is about to take over. The musky flavor of an old school haze hits the mouth and is bliss for lovers of this old school variety. The earthy sandalwood taste is mellow on the inhale, but is intense on the exhale. This sandalwood flavor stays on the tongue for hours and goes great with this amazing fruity flavor. The inhale is straight melon funk, while the exhale is that frankincense haze flavor we all know and love.
Effect: The effects can be felt behind the eyes and in the temples as you soar into the clouds. Great for wake n bake and smoking all day long, Cannalope Haze leaves you super medicated, but able to function at the same time. A must try for all sativa lovers, as this bud gets you into space for a good 3 hours!
Strain Background: Cannalope Haze is a tasty selection prevalent on the Amsterdam Coffee shop circuit. This haze was created by the DNA Genetics Team in Amsterdam, and has built quite a following in the past couple of years. This pure sativa will blow the socks off of the most seasoned veterans.
Growth and Seed Info: Cannalope Haze grows tall like a normal haze, except this bud doesn’t need to go 12 weeks. The Cannalope Haze finishes in up to 9 weeks, and produces huge bountiful yields of gorgeous bud.
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Current Breeder: DNA Genetics
Known Phenotypes:
Seed Bank of Choice: Seedmine
Flowering Time: 56 – 63 days
Flowering Type: SCROG
Growth Height: 5 to 6 ft
Expected Yield: 1.75 to 2 lbs / 1000 w
Garden Skill Level: Intermediate
Breeder Quote/Advice: Top her early and often to promote canopy growth. Clean her bottoms up so she can focus on her top most important buds.
Medical Uses: Aches and pains, stress, appetite
Verdict: A pleasure for all smokers, Cannalope Haze lifts you high into the clouds and keeps you there. This bud has it all, the bag appeal, smell and taste to make it one of the top Hybrids in the game. A homage to the classic old school haze, Cannalope Haze will bring flashbacks to those 90’s stoners out there and sure to please even the most seasoned vet with its unrivaled taste.
Related Strains: Mexican Landrace , Haze Brothers
Family: Fruits, Hazes
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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
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Cataract Kush Marijuana Strain Review
The Scoop: A distinctive connoisseur grade strain, Cataract Kush comes from the aggressive pairing of OG Kush x LA Confidential, two extremely powerful strains in their own right. Not for the inexperienced consumer, Cataract Kush may slam your eyelids closed faster than anticipated; make sure you’ve accomplished all of your important daily tasks before firing this strain up.
Type: 99% indica; 1% sativa
Genetics: OG Kush x LA Confidential
How Stoned Will You Get (“Stoned Meter” On Average 1-10): 9.
(Warning: This is a very potent strain. Use with Care. Stoned is an understatement, it’s more like comatose.)
Average Price Per ?: $45.00
AVERAGE THC: 19 – 23%
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Strain Profile: Cataract kush takes two of the most potent medicinal strains and crosses them together, creating a remarkable flower with unique flavonoids. Cataract Kush is great for treating those with different ailments including nausea, lack of appetite, fibromyalgia, glaucoma, and anxiety.
Appearance: Cataract Kush has extremely dense, rock hard buds that glisten with visible mushroom-like trichomes. The color of this beautiful flower is reminiscent of a tennis ball with its bright yellow / green-ish color. Visibly weaving in and out of these sticky nugs, little bright orange hairs can be seen delicately laced throughout these intense buds.
Consistency: The consistency of the Cataract Kush bud is incredibly dense and sticky with resin. When grinding and rolling this aromatic flower, it feels as though you’re playing with a large bottle of Elmers glue. A quality grinder is a must with this sticky lady – a rock solid strain with incredible phenotypes.
Scent: Cataract Kush has an overwhelming aroma that’s head and shoulders above its competition, reeking of petroleum and lemon zest. The smell on this one is so strong you’ll definitely have to jar this frisky female, she as stinky as they come. Caveat: if you have even the smallest nug of Cataract Kush in your pocket … any head within a 20-foot radius will catch a serious whiff of the goods!
Taste: The taste is particularly lemony with some undertones of diesel fuel. Upon inhale you taste nothing but lemonade. When exhaled, you really get the complexity of this strain with it’s earthy, gasoline and fruit like flavor.
Effect: Get ready to be an astronaut for the next 2 and ½ hours because Cataract Kush launches you high into the universe taking all of your immediate worries away. Your eyes get very heavy, and your body goes into a relaxation state that is serene and peaceful. Sweet dreams!
Growth and Seed Info: Available in both feminized and regular seed form, this isn’t the easiest strain to grow. She can be a little finicky at first but once you got her dialed in she is a pleasure to deal with throughout her grow cycle.
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Current Breeder: Reserva Privada
Seed Bank of Choice: Seedmine
Flowering Time: 60 days
Flowering Type: SOG (Sea Of Green)
Growth Height: 3.5’-5’ft.
Expected Yield:1-1.5 lbs. per 1,000 watt light
Garden Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced
Breeder Quote/Advice: Top her and be carful with feeding these ladies. They’d rather be thirsty than over watered.
Verdict: Cataract Kush is one of the most potent strains on the market currently, and its no secret why. She get’s the job done very quickly, and is great for anxiety, depression, nausea, muscle pain, and migraines.
Related Strains: OG Kush, Afpak, Pakistani x 18, Sour Kush
Family: Kush
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Holy Grail Marijuana Strain Review
Holy Grail is a heavenly hybrid of epic proportion. Originally cultivated by the magical bean breeders at DNA Genetics & Reserva Privada, the Holy Grail strain took first place for hybrid seeds during the 2011 High Times Cannabis Cup (HTCC).
The Result: Being the progeny of award winning parents (Kosher Kush & OG 18), Holy Grail came out on top of the hybrid competition, and is said to have taken home the first-ever perfect score at a HTCC competition.
Type: Indica Hybrid
Also Known As: Holy Grail Kush
Genetics: OG #18 & Kosher Kush
Origin: DNA Genetics & Reserva Privada
How Stoned Will You Get: Holy Grail Hits an 8 out of 10 in strength
Average THC: 23%
Average Price Per ?: $40
Awards: Hybrids — 2011 HTCC.
Dispensaries Carrying Holy Grail: 19
Strain Profile/The Science: The admiration heaped upon the Holy Grail revolves around the strains over-the-top potency. Featuring THC levels that have tested at well-over 20%, this modern hybrid instills a slightly mellower high than its name might suggest.
Appearance: As a hybrid, the Holy Grail strain combines the complex phenotypes commonly found in two of today’s more popular Indicas. Producing a pocket-sized plant that resides on the shorter side of the height spectrum.
Consistency: The Holy Grail strain produces sticky dense nugs that are thick with resin and blanketed in THC rich trichomes.
Scent: The intricate mix of flavonoids in Holy Grail produces a seriously spicy aroma – easily as visually impressive as the strain is potent – the aromatic quality of this hybrid is that of an untainted Kush. Rich with a uniquely complex spicy/citrus fragrance, this strain is easily detectable while being cultivated and once harvested … so growers beware.
Taste: Spicy / citrus
Effect: Incredibly stoney
Strain Background: Kosher Kush & OG 18
Growth and Seed Info: As is the case with most hybrids, the Holy Grail strain tends to produce a slightly more nuanced bud. Short, stocky, and ready to flower at the drop of a light switch – this strain works perfect for the indoor cultivator.
Pros: Known to produce a blissful and relaxed state of mind
Cons: Red eyes, dry mouth and occasional paranoia
Original Breeder: DNA Genetics & Reserva Privada
Current Breeder: DNA Genetics & Reserva Privada
Known Phenotypes: Produces Indica sized flowers from short / stout females
Seed Bank of Choice: Seed Mine
Flowering Time: 6 – 8 weeks
Flowering Type: Dense
Growth Height: Short, yet dense
Expected Yield: 1 – 4 ounces (Depending on the skill of the cultivator)
Garden Skill Level: Intermediate
Breeder Quote/Advice: Perfect for indoor cultivation
Medical Uses: Holy Grail is known to increase appetite, reduce incidences of insomnia, minimize depression, reduce pain and mitigate daily stress.
Verdict: As a cross between Kosher Kush and OG 18, Holy Grail provides it’s consumer a spicy hit of one of today’s more potent strains. Great for the intermediate gardener, this strain thrives in the indoor environment.
Related Strains: OG 18 & Kosher Kush
Family: Indica / OG with spicy overtones
In the below 2011 video, Gil and Miss High Times review some frosty Holy Grail nugs from the now closed Costa Mesa Patient’s Association.
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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
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