Bud of the Week - Hawaiian Snow

    About as rare as its namesake, Hawaiian Snow has become a favorite choice among connoisseurs of the haze variety.  Its parentage include three types of haze: Hawaiian, Pure, and Neville's.  The heavy-haze gives the user everything they would expect from a sativa - an uplifting, "I need to go accomplish something" stimulation with feelings of well-being.
     Growers will find Hawaiian Snow to be an ideal indoor grow due to its long grow cycle (unless tropical weather is typical of the area).  Like a typical sativa, this plant will need plenty of space and time.  Hawaiian Snow is best suited for the grower who has plenty of patience as the flowering stage can last over 14 weeks.
     Hawaiian Snow's aroma reminds one of spicy or musty pine, even astringent-like.  The flavor is described as being minty / musky with hints of lemongrass and moss.

Medicinal Uses: Chronic Pain, Cancer, Nausea, Crohn's Disease, GI Problems, Depression, MS, Migraines 

Bud of the Week - Sour Diesel

     Just like its name suggests, Sour Diesel's pungency evokes the image of sticking your nose up to a lemon slice soaked in diesel fuel.  A 90s/10i hybrid, Sour Diesel's parentage belongs to Mexican Sativa and Chemo, giving rise to a strong psycho-trope without the haze.
     Being a strong sativa-cross, Sour Diesel grows fast and tall - perfect for Sea of Green grows.  Expect it to reach upwards of 6 feet on an indoor grow with the shape of a narrow Christmas tree.  Its wide, dark leaves become purple in hue as the plant ages.
    As I had previously mentioned, Sour Diesel has a strong odor.  This may be desired by the connoisseur but the grower may want to take precaution as the smell may draw unwanted attention! The taste mixes a creamy lemon with undertones of -what else?- diesel.  The "high" is described as being intense and uplifting, typical of a strong sativa.  If inhaled, it can last for two hours.

Medicinal Uses: Chronic Pain, Cancer, Nausea, Depression, MS, Migraines 

Bud of the Week - Cannatonic (high CBD phenotype)

     Like *True Blueberry x O.G. Kush*, Cannatonic is a go-to strain for body pain relief without the head buzz common with most strains.  A 60i/40s hybrid (MK Ultra x G-13/Haze), this Cannatonic has almost equal levels of THC and CBD (approx. 7% each). I say "this" because I am referring to a phenotype that had a mutation resulting in the low THC levels.
     As far as growing is concerned, you can find a few YouTube videos posted by *tigerman1120*.  He has tracked the growth of this strain week-by-week. Cannatonic takes about 70 days but the results are worth the wait.
     The smell and taste both combine earthy with a little sweet.  The creeping high occurs probably do to the higher CBD.  Cannatonic is better for night use as it will have you body-relaxed and drowsy.  

Medicinal Uses: Chronic Pain, Body relief without mental intoxication, Insomnia, Muscle Spasms, Nausea, MS, Gastrointestinal Issues, Arthritis, Anorexia

Bud of the Week - Cinderella 99

     Just like the fairy-tale princess of this bud's namesake, Cinderella 99 is a royal strain with humble beginnings. She is the ultimate by-product of the happenstance of a breeder visiting a coffeeshop in Amsterdam and finding a few seeds in a bud of Jack Herer.  The breeder, from the now-defunct Brothers Grimm, grew the seeds out and isolated one under the name "Princess". Princess' father was unidentified , but the sweet, pineapple aroma was appealing, so the breeder took Princess' brothers and pollinated them with a ShivaSkunk female.  The resulting seeds yielded males, which began the cubing process with Princess and the finished product was "Cinderella 99".
    Unfortunately, this generation is no longer available.  An F2 version was created with the attempt to keep the original traits of the F1 hybrid.  At this point, I will be referring to the F2 in this blog.
     Under 1000W lights, C 99 has yielded two ounces of finished product from 3 gallon soil grows.  The good news is this plant is only in flower for under 60 days.  C 99 can be a pain to manicure due to the abundance of fine leaves common to sativas.
     Be cautious when using this strain as the high is potent and has caught people off guard - even to the point of muscle twitching and paranoia!  The smell is strong of pineapple but the aftertaste has been described as chemical or burnt leaves.

Medicinal Uses: Chronic Pain, Cancer, Nausea, Depression, MS, Migraines 
   

Bud of the Week - Chronic

     Dr. Dre would be proud... All kidding aside, Chronic has become one of the iconic cannabis strains in the marijuana community.  A 50/50 hybrid with Skunk, Northen Lights and AK-47 ancestry, Chronic is a highly sought-after strain for its great yield and potent medicinal value.

     For those interested in growing Chronic, you will be happy to know that with the right growing techniques, this strain has a production ratio of one gram per one watt of light!  Because of its tendency to produce monster top colas, Chronic makes for a great SOG grow.  Flowering stage for Chronic is about two months.

     Do you like a more subtle taste in your strain? Chronic may be the bud for you!  With a little patience, one can draw out the wildflower and sweet tones by curing your buds properly.

Medicinal Uses: Chronic Pain, Cancer, Insomnia, Depression, MS, Cachexia, Crohn's Disease, Arthritis 

Bud of the Week - Blue Cheese

     Don't let the name fool you - this strain has nothing to do with the fungus-laden cultured dairy product that we associate with the name "blue cheese".  A popular strain among connoisseurs, Blue Cheese combines a delicious flavor with a decent yield of quantity and quality.
     An Indica-dominant hybrid, Blue Cheese is a result of an ideal phenotypical selection through over forty male Blueberry x Big Buddha Cheese strains.  The best male then was crossed with a female Big Buddha Cheese to give a plant that is predominantly cheese with a little blueberry.
     This strain can do well indoors or outdoors.  Due to the internodes being so close, this plant can be groomed for Sea of Green and will do well.  Yields of over 2 ounces of cured bud have been reported when proper pruning techniques have been implemented.
     Despite its Cheese-heavy genetics, Blue Cheese delivers mostly blueberry and vanilla flavor with a dank, woodsy undertone.  Also, for being mostly Indica, the euphoria is clear and functioning without the "couch-lock" feeling.  Blue Cheese is recommended for daytime use and has a decent potency to deliver the relief you need.

Medicinal Uses: Chronic Pain, Cancer, Muscle Spasms, Nausea, MS, Gastrointestinal Issues, Crohn's Disease, Arthritis 

Bud of the Week - White Rhino

     No need to run from this beast... White Rhino will have you glued to the sofa!  A strong indica hybrid, this strain will provide plenty of pain relief.  When looking for a strain to replace those nasty Vicodins or maybe to ease fibromyalgia, turn to White Rhino. The high THC content of this plant doesn't lend itself well to new patients - it will knock 'em on their butts!
     White Rhino is a shorter, stout strain that does well in Sea of Green, Screen of Green, and large pots (where the plant will bush out).  Even with no restrictions on the roots, White Rhino will not grow more than 6 feet.
     The combination of floral and fruity tones hit your palate well. A hashy, coughing aftertaste follows.


Medicinal Uses: Stress, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Muscle Spasms, Nausea, MS, Gastrointestinal Issues, Arthritis 

Bud of the Week - True Blueberry (DJ Short) x OG Kush

     Ask any given number of people what the main chemical component of cannabis is, and the overwhelming majority will say "THC". For years, delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol has been given the majority of attention due to its psychoactive effects. Many do not realize that there are over 80 discovered "cannabinoids" within the makeup of the cannabis plant - only THC having the mind-altering impact.  As scientists have begun to experiment with the different chemicals within this plant and horticulturists have bred and crossbred cannabis to create different strains, the cannabis community has been able to discover the varied benefits of the plant other than the "high".
     One example of these new developments is a strain called "True Blueberry (DJ Short) x OG Kush". As the name suggests, this strain is a cross between True Blueberry (50/50 strain) and OG Kush (Indica). With the goal of increasing the cannabidiol (CBD) content (over 12%) of the plant while reducing the THC (under 5%), this strain leaves a person's head clear while providing the pain relief sought after by many patients. A true "medical" strain, TB x OG also gives its users a wonderful palate, with a strong blueberry flavor and tones of cinnamon and vanilla.

Medicinal Uses: Chronic Pain, Body relief without mental intoxication, Insomnia, Muscle Spasms, Nausea, MS, Gastrointestinal Issues, Arthritis, Anorexia