Cannabis Strains

Known for its stunningly bright purple buds, Godfather Purps is an Indica-dominant strain brought to you by MTG Seeds. Godfather Purps = Mendo Purps x Godfather Kush Since this is my first time coming across the Godfather Purps strain as a medical marijuana patient, I didn’t know what to expect. So, as I always do, I look to the genetics of the strain to take an educated best-guess of how it will effect me, before I begin to medicate. With a little bit of research you will discover the …

One of the most unique strains I have ever reviewed, the Strawberry Banana strain is a Sativa-dominant hybrid that has an extremely sweet terpene and flavor profile reminiscent of strawberry banana yogurt. Strawberry Banana Cannabis Strain Genetics According to Aaron Justis, President of Buds & Roses, “This specific Strawberry Banana strain was created by our friends Crockett & Guru, the guys responsible for the legendary Tangie cannabis strain.” It is an uplifting, yet potent marijuana strain derived from the combination of …

Originating from TGA Subcool Seeds, the Chernobyl strain of cannabis is known for its heavy-hitting, yet calming effects on both the body and mind. Chernobyl is classified as a Sativa-dominant hybrid. As such, it is a go-to marijuana strain for many MMJ patients in search of its exceedingly sweet terpene profile and its unique ability to help combat a variety of mental disorders. Chernobyl Strain = Trainwreck x Trinity x Jack the Ripper The Chernobyl strain came to be when TGA Subcool Seed’s founder, Subcool, traveled out …

Stemming from two sweet-tasting, sativa-dominant strains, the Lemon Haze strain is popular for both its strong lemon scent and its ability to make patients feel happy, euphoric, and uplifted. Lemon Haze = Lemon Skunk x Silver Haze Digging a layer deeper, you will find that the Lemon Skunk found in Lemon Haze is a cross hatch between two Skunk plants with phenotypes chosen specifically for their zesty lemon characteristics. This explains where the lemon-peel stench comes from. With a Lemon mother, which has been kept in Vegas for over 20 years, and a father hand-picked by DNA …

Stemming from Humboldt Snow and an Unknown Haze, the Snowcap strain of cannabis is easily one of the most popular Sativa-dominant strains in the United States. Snowcap Strain = Humboldt Snow x Unknown Haze The Snowcap cannabis strain is widely known for its ability to provide an energetic/buzzing head high, with little to no body fatigue or ‘heavy’ feeling. At my most recent visit to SFVDM Collective in Los Angeles, CA I noticed they got a new batch of Snowcap in and decided I was going to make a donation. After speaking with some friends and the budtender at the …

The Purple Crack strain is a Sativa-dominant hybrid that is becoming increasingly prevalent in California. It stems from two classic strains that are each often praised for their floral characteristics and uplifting effects. The Purple Crack Strain: Juicy Fruit X Green Crack I came across this batch of the Purple Crack strain on my latest trip to SFVDM in Van Nuys, CA. This was my first time seeing this strain and I was immediately intrigued upon hearing its name. Common sense told me that the Purple Crack strain was most likely the …

The Blue Maui strain is a somewhat rare hybrid that can be found in California. It stems from two classic strains that are known and loved for their floral characteristics. The Blue Maui Strain: Blue Dream X Maui Waui The San Fernando Valley (SFV), and LA in general, is best known for its prevalence of OG strains. However, this batch of the Blue Maui strain was a welcomed change of pace. I came across this batch of Blue Maui on my latest trip to SFVDM in Van Nuys, CA. I’d never come across this strain in the past and I …

The Strawberry Kush strain is a slightly sweet hybrid that can be found in a throughout North America. The name is relatively common, but it is most often used in reference to a cross between the Strawberry Cough and OG Kush strains. Strawberry Kush Strain: Strawberry Cough X OG Kush I came across this batch of the Strawberry Kush strain on my latest trip to HTC in Van Nuys, CA. I’d never come across this strain before, but the sweet strawberry aroma drew me in right …

The Ingrid strain is a somewhat rare hybrid that can be found in California. It is known for its distinct cheesy aroma and powerful effects. The Ingrid Cannabis Strain: UK Cheese X Hash Plant The San Fernando Valley (SFV) is best known for its prevalence of OG strains. However, this batch of Ingrid was a welcomed change of pace. I came across this batch of The Ingrid strain on my latest trip to SFVDM in Van Nuys, CA. I’d never come across it in the past and I was immediately intrigued by the overpowering cheesy aroma. After some reseach, I …

The Phantom OG strain is a powerful OG hybrid that is known for its strong, cerebral effects. This particular batch was grown by Buds and Roses Collective in Studio City, CA. Phantom OG Strain: Phantom Cookies X Ken’s Kush It can often be difficult to determine the precise lineage of many OG strains, due to the prevalence of them in places like Southern California. It can be easy to group them all into one fine package, but it’s clear that we should treat them each as their own separate entity. That being said, I’ve found that a good proportion of …

The Jesus OG strain is one of TGA Genetics‘ latest creations. It was developed using one of their favorite OG strains and Subcool‘s classic Jack the Ripper hybrid. This particular batch was grown by Buds and Roses Collective in Studio City, CA. Jesus OG Strain: Hells OG X Jack The Ripper Thanks in part to TGA’s large following of “Weed Nerds”, the Jesus OG strain is one of the more popular new school strains on the market. Like many TGA strains, it can …

Bred by Ken Estes, the Candyland strain (often referred to as Grandaddy Candyland) is one of the most popular hybrids to hit the California collective scene since the Girl Scout Cookies strain first came to light. Sure enough, they’re related. Candyland Strain: Bay Platinum Cookies X GDP I came across this batch of the Candyland strain on my recent trip to SFVDM in Van Nuys, CA. After being on the prowl for a good batch of this strain for months, I couldn’t be more excited to …

The Asteroid OG strain is an OG Kush hybrid that can be found throughout southern California. Like many OG strains, it can be a great option for patients in need of serious stress relief. Asteroid OG Strain: A Mysterious OG Kush Hybrid It’s no secret that the San Fernando Valley has a wide variety of OG Kush strains. When walking into a collective in the SFV, it’s a common occurrence to find as many as 10 different OG strains. Often times these OG varieties are merely phenotypes of the same strain that …

The White OG strain is an Indica-dominant hybrid that stems from popular genetics. Each of its parents are known to pack a punch, and this particular batch of White OG certainly followed suit. White OG Strain: OG Kush X White Widow I picked up this batch of the White OG strain on my recent trip to SFVDM in Van Nuys, CA. Upon hearing its name, I had a feeling that I was in for quite the treat. “The White OG strain’s genetic lineage consists of the OG Kush and White Widow strains.” Like …