Lemonberry by Fusion Seeds

Fusion Seeds, Holland

Indica-Dominant

Genetics: Dabney Blue x Lemon Thai Flower Time

Potency: THC 19%

www.sanniesshop.com

Fusion Seeds is a Dutch seed company producing original strains from a stock of fantastic genetics. Lemonberry is a cross between Dabney Blue, a very potent strain from the Blueberry family, and Lemon Thai Flower Time, which as the name suggests, is of Thai heritage. Crossing two strains known for their intense and distinctive flavors has resulted in a plant that’s both beautiful to look upon and produces a smoke that’s bursting with flavor!

Originating in the Pacific Northwest, Lemonberry is a strain for those who love DJ Short’s game-changing Blueberry line. Thought to be a Thai cross acclimatized to the Hawaiian islands, Lemonberry can be grown either indoors or outdoors and can also be happily cultivated in a greenhouse set up. The indica dominance of this strain makes the plants relatively short and bushy, though the sativa of the Lemon Thai parent strain brings a medium stretch in the flowering stage that’s not particularly characteristic of indica-based hybrids. This brings sativa-shaped leaf growth in the later stages but also delivers large yields of citrus-flavored buds. Due to the existence of different phenotypes, an exact flowering time is hard to estimate, but it should be in the 8 to 10 week range.

The taste of this strain definitely lives up to its name, with citrus and berry tangs as well as a delightful sweetness. Thanks to the sativa influence, the high is satisfyingly balanced between body and mind with a great clarity and giggly mood.

Caramel by Poor White Farmer Seeds

Poor White Farmer Seeds, USA

Indica-Dominant

Genetics: Chemdawg 1991 x Butterscotch Hawaiian F2

Potency: THC 17%

Previously known as Candied Chem, with the name changed to avoid confusion with another cross, Caramel comes from the private grow rooms of Poor White Farmer Seeds, a single grower based in the USA known for his fair dealings and honesty about his genetics. Originating in Oregon in May of 2009, this hybrid is the offspring of a 1991 Chemdawg cutting mother and Butterscotch Hawaiian f2 father. This produces a plant that is 80-90% indica. It’s difficult to trace its lineage back too far, given the mythology that shrouds its Chemdawg mother, but the Butterscotch Hawaiian has a strong influence. There are many different phenotypes of this strain as yet but each is a joy to grow. When the strain is fully stabilized, it is set to be a formidable contender.

Caramel can grow either indoors or outdoors, but is probably a little happier indoors. You’ll see that the plant grows somewhat like its Chemdawg mother, a little viney but not too huge with an average spread of about 1 to 1.5 feet. A SOG set up can take advantage of this trait. The temptation can be to overfeed a Caramel but be sure not to succumb or you’ll stunt growth and wreck your crop. Also keep an eye out for the mites that seem to like this plant and will have to be removed at the first sign of infestation. Powdery mildew, on the other hand, will struggle to take hold at all. When harvest time rolls around, which should be up to about 70 days when grown inside, be prepared for a great harvest, and the calyx-to-leaf ratio means that trimming is easy and that harvest, as a whole, is relatively stress-free. Just make sure you don’t rub your eyes after trimming – you’ll regret it.

Once flowering begins you’ll notice a distinct smell of butterscotch in your grow room, with an unusual hint of rubber alongside it. This smoke is not for the inexperienced toker and can be worryingly strong. The high can allegedly bring on a mild panic attack if you are not mentally prepared for the effects, so be sure to be in a comfortable place with good people before you get mashed on this one. The high begins with a tightness around the eyes, spreading to the rest of your face before melting somewhat into the rest of your body, moving to a pretty heavy stone. It leaves you feeling noticeably clear in the head and can set you up for some serious giggles. Also prepare yourself for some serious munchies – possibly brought on as much from the mouth-watering butterscotch smell as by the weed itself!

Blue Fruit by Dinafem Seeds

Dinafem Seeds, Spain

Indica-Dominant

Genetics: Mexican Purple x Thai x Afghani (Blueberry)

Potency: THC 12-19%

www.dinafem.org

Dinafem Seeds of Spain has been in the business for almost a decade and in that time has risen to be one of the country’s largest seed banks. This strain can be traced back to the mountains of Oregon, and the family tree includes a purple Mexican, a Thai sativa plant and a particularly high-yielding variety of DJ Short’s fantastic Blueberry.

Most Blue Fruit plants are vigorous in growth and may need to be trained or controlled if grown in environments where less space is available, such as indoor set ups or smaller greenhouses. Thanks to the sativa influence, they grow taller than some indica hybrids. It’s better to keep the light levels down with this strain, as too much light can stress the plants and cause mutation. As with all Blue strains, colder environments will bring out the delightful blue / purple coloring on the leaves, which compliments the sweet berry taste of this plant perfectly. Your plant will look good enough to eat!

There’s no need to go that far though, as the intense and affecting red berry taste of the smoke will be more than enough, lingering as it does on the palate for a long while. As you slide into a psychoactive but calming body and head high, you’ll feel as if you’ve just eaten a summer berry pie.

Dream Catcher by Taylor'd Genetics

Taylor’d Genetics, Canada

Indica-Dominant

Potency: THC 20%

www.basilbush.co.uk

Taylor’d Genetics is an up and coming seed company based in Canada, created by breeders who have been working in the industry for two decades. They specialize in creating interesting and hardy hybrids. Their original strain Dream Catcher is named after the Native American hanging art pieces that are traditionally used to help people filter their visions while sleeping, and this strain helps to do much the same thing. The genetics are from the breeders’ favorite Skunk and Afghani indicas, making it a heavy indica-influenced mix. The presence of Skunk, the original indica/sativa hybrid, brings sturdy structure and great yields to the uniformity of the Afghani indica, meaning that Dream Catcher is a grower’s dream.

This plant is a bit of an all-rounder, being medium in height and density, which makes it suitable for a number of grow situations, both indoors and out. When flowering, you’ll notice that the buds are wide but not too fat. As harvest time approaches they grow harder and more compact. When this happens, keep an eye on your buds for signs of mold, as the density can give rise to precisely the warm, wet conditions that mold thrives in. From the start of the vegetative stage the plants exhibit very symmetrical growth. The uniform branching makes it unnecessary to train these Dream Catcher most of the time, and the plants are exceptionally easy to clone in order to preserve the fantastic genetics. The plant is very resinous and has large trichomes that shine pleasantly and, with flowering in 67 days, Dream Catcher is a fast flowerer. Be sure not to pick the buds before they’re fully ripe, as you’ll be missing out on some serious quality smoke. If you’re growing outdoors in the Northern hemisphere, expect harvest around October 10^th.

Though the yield of this plant may not be as huge as some other hybrids, you’ll walk away with a very good size stash and the quality of the nugs surpasses that of a lot of other high-yielding plants. Dream Catcher buds have a silky smoke that bursts into melon and strawberry flavors as soon as it hits your tongue. Much like its name sake, the high appeases the mind by only letting positivity and good energy into your head; but it also packs a dense body feeling that leaves you somewhere between sleep and wakefulness – a feeling that you certainly won’t forget in a hurry. Check your local dispensary for some delicious nugs of Dream Catcher and you won’t regret it – this strain has incredible medicinal potential.