Blush by Whish Seeds

Whish Seeds, Canada

Indica-Dominant

Genetics: Blue Moonshine x Berlin (Afghani x Thai x Afghani)

Potency: THC 16%

www.whish-seeds.com

For the last few years, Whish Seeds have been growing and breeding in Canada, and are just starting to become recognized within the scene. Their Blush strain has a history that encompasses both Afghani and Thai genetics. To create the strain Whish crossed the rare and mysterious Berlin with Dutch Passion’s Blue Moonshine, a Blueberry offspring with a rich gene pool. Released to the public in 2005, the Canadian strain has been gaining popularity, especially thanks to its Blue family genetics.

As would be necessary for a Canadian strain, this one grows best in colder climates, whether indoors or outdoors. Its Blue traits are enhanced even further by this kind of temperature, so in a colder set up not only will you get the most out of Blush but you’ll also have a good-looking crop. It isn’t, however, a good choice for SOG, and, being a grassroots sort of plant, favors soil and organic feeding over hydro and excessive chemical nutrients. Powdery mildew should be easily kept at bay, but spider mites are a fan of this plant, so be sure to check for any evidence that they have taken hold. Blush is a good strain to breed from and will yield up to 60 grams indoors.

Blush is a down-to-earth kind of plant and the blue/purple bud has an earthy, natural and almost floral taste when smoked. The high, too, is very chilled; mellow and relaxing with the ability to induce sleep.

L.A. Confidential by DNA Genetics

DNA Genetics, Holland

Pure Indica

Genetics: California Afghani x Afghani Landrace

Potency: THC 17%

www.dnagenetics.com

DNA Genetics, based in Amsterdam since 2004, has been growing ever since its inception and is now even selling a clothing line worldwide. Its focus, however, remains firmly fixed on producing high-quality seeds such as L.A. Confidential, a multiple-award-winning pure indica dating back to 2004. This plant’s fantastic genes come from an Afghani landrace and an old school, killer Afghani strain from Southern California. It’s often thought to be related to the O.G. Kush family, but this is a myth.

Though this plant is much imitated, there are two real L.A. Confidential phenotypes, one of which is slightly sturdier than the other. Pre-vegging is advised with this plant and doing so will maximize the amount of bud you’ll get from harvest – expect around 400 grams of dried, cured bud per square yard of grow space. Both phenotypes will finish between 45 and 56 days. Don’t be afraid to remove some of the fan leaves towards the end of the flowering period, as this will allow more light to reach the lower buds and stimulate their growth.

A huge part of L.A. Confidential’s popularity is its ability to deliver a knock-down stone. True L.A. Confidential buds are lime green with a hint of purple and give off a piney, skunky and somewhat fleeting aroma. The extremely calm mind and body effect lasts much longer, and is complimented by a psychedelic heady trip that leaves a huge impression on the smoker and shows why this strain has such a great reputation. 

Burmese Kush by TH Seeds

TH Seeds, Holland

Indica-Dominant

Genetics: Burmese Kush x OG Kush

Potency: THC 18%

www.thseeds.com

Netherlands-based TH Seeds have become popular with growers in recent years thanks to their hardy and inventive strains that exhibit very favorable traits. For BuKu, as it’s affectionately known, they have crossed a Burmese Kush plant with their signature OG Kush family, the Los Angeles strain which has ChemDawg genes as well as Lemon Thai and Hindu Kush heritage. This leaves us with a pretty impressive plant with a fantastic, reliable background.

Burmese Kush more than lives up to its hype. A speedy plant which flowers in 7 weeks, it also has a very low leaf-to-flower ratio making harvest easier and leaving you with more bud for your amount of grow space. They will only grow to about 40 inches, but upon harvest you’ll get around 400 grams per square yard – not a bad stash by any stretch of the imagination. For the commercial grower, this can be a fantastic crop for its ease of growing and, particularly in a hydroponic set up, its amazing yields.

The OG Kush influence is certainly apparent in both the flavor and potency of the smoke, along with a citrus zest that adds something extra. The dried buds are particularly aromatic, and when you’re ready to burn one, the smoke is silky and flows well. It’s a hard-hitter and is probably going to glue you to your comfy chair, but it also has a nice cerebral lightness that takes away from the heaviness. 

Gordy Spice #18 by Motarebel Genetics, grown by Jeffman of the Blazing Pistileros

Breeder: Motarebel Genetics

Grower: Blazing Pistileros Crew, Jeffman

Indica-Dominant

Genetics: G-13 x BCSC Northern Lights #5

www.irievibeseeds.com

Grown by Jeffman of the Blazing Pistileros Crew, Gordy Spice #18 is a variety that the celebrated Motarebel bred for an ill friend who needed a strain that would kill his pain without putting him straight to sleep. To achieve this goal, Motarebel crossed a G-13 with a Californian indica Northern Lights #5 from the BC Seed Company.

The result is a great-looking plant that’s almost made for the first-time grower, as it’s very resilient and forgiving. Whether your rookie error is to overfeed, under ventilate or let the tips grow too close to your bulbs, Gordy can put up with just about anything. A good amount of feeding will reward you with repeated growth spurts and super dense buds that look like they’ve been covered in cake frosting. Just before the finishing mark of 60 days, you’ll get a nice purple tint on the cola and even on the leaves.

The effects of Gordy Spice #18 are said to be even stronger than Motarebel’s Herijuana, so watch your intake if you’re smoking this for the first time. The reason this strain was created, though, was for the ability to banish pain and relax muscles with a massive couch lock, and when you’re dribbling down your own face you’ll know that Motarebel succeeded.