Afghani Milk by CH9 Female Seeds

Ch9 Female Seeds, Europe

Indica-Dominant

Genetics: Ch9 Vintage 2006 x Mazar-i-Sharif

Potency: THC 18-22%

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Afghani Milk is a solid strain stemming from the Ch9 Female Seeds breeding program. Ch9 Vintage 2006, a powerfully bred plant comprised of Afghani, Power Plant and Jack Herer genetics, has been bred to an extremely fast growing Mazar-i-Sharif hybrid that was an underground hit in Holland several years ago. The Northern Afghani genetics really shine through, and the white trichomes common to Mazari plants are definitely visible.

The high resin production of Afghani Milk plants means that they are extremely sticky when in flower, so be careful when handling. The structure is short, and the plant grows quickly, making it ideal for beginners trying out a closet operation for the first time, as well as anyone needing to keep their grow on the down low, literally as well as figuratively. As with any fast-growing plant you should ensure that the plant doesn’t run away with itself; make sure they don’t succumb to pest problems in the hidden depths of the lower branches or grow too close to your lights. Keep the lights in your grown room at least 8 to 10 inches away from the tips of your plants, or they can burn. These plants do grow well under LEDs, so if you’re wanting to have a foray into the newer lighting world, and want to avoid the problems of high electricity bills and light burn on your crop, try an LED set up with Afghani Milk plants. This does involve a high initial cost for the lights themselves, but if you’re interested in moving forward in your growing techniques it could be worthwhile. The sight of the resin on these plants underneath an LED light is enough to make any stoner smile, so try it if you get the chance.

If the buds become too heavy for the branches to properly support them, you can use stakes or netting to secure them, which is within reach of decent light. Expect a yield of about 65 to 70 grams if you operate on a vegetative state of 35 to 45 days, and a flowering time of 7 weeks.

Smokers should be prepared for a very tangy, hashy taste and smell erupting from this resinous beauty. Depending on the amount smoked, and your own state before you smoke it, the effect can be near-narcotic in its high which is fast working and lingering, though couch lock doesn’t creep up. I’ve heard a lot of medical patients comment on this plant’s ability to relieve stomach pain and alleviate spasms from multiple sclerosis. Medical patients can smoke this plant safely and be productive in their daily lives as the high is not overly heavy or lethargic but rather a head buzz with some mildly energetic cerebral effects.

Blue Donkey Dick by Karmaceuticals LLC

Karmaceuticals LLC, USA

Indica-Dominant

Genetics: Blueberry x Donkey Dick

Potency: THC 17%

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Denver’s Karmaceuticals LLC are an all-round cannabis collective with over 110 varieties on their shelves as well as every sort of marijuana-related paraphernalia you could care to think of. They also produce strains, including the interestingly-named Blue Donkey Dick. We can hardly accuse them of being crude, as the parents of this strain are DJ Short’s superstrain Blueberry and the brilliant indica-heavy hybrid Donkey Dick from Mighty Mite Seeds, so the name more or less writes itself. Donkey Dick is interesting as it comes from Vancouver Island originally and is meant for outdoor growing, which is a relatively rare combination on the seed market.

Donkey Dick is so called for the enormous size of its colas, and this trait is one that has passed down to its Blue offspring. As Blueberry too is known to be a large producer, you can expect a heavy yield from this plant, and one that shares the beauty of the rest of the Blue family, with the purple and blue tints being enhanced by cold temperatures. The plant is very rigid, making it fairly hard to train, but this shouldn’t be necessary, as the ruggedness of the plant means that it is able to hold its own weight well. As this strain is well-suited for commercial grows, you should be aware of having enough water and light available to ensure that your harvest will be as profitable as possible as well as of the highest quality. Also be sure to amend the soil before you plant these guys outside, as making sure that you have a good quality soil base will make a  world of difference to the growing potential of your crop. If you’re growing in the U.S. midwest, this particularly applies to you, because if you’re within 10 miles of a river basin the soil will probably be too alkaline and will need something like elemental sulfur or sphagnum peat added to it. As organic grows are purported to enhance the pot’s flavor and potency, you could also aim to bring out the very best of this strain’s Blue traits by staying chemical-free throughout its growth, if you so wish.

The cured buds of your Blue Donkey Dick plants should be purple in hue and fairly dense. Like its parents, this plant gives an uplifting and positive high along with a fruity smoke that is also a little skunky. This high is extremely long-lasting, so you should only need a few tokes to carry you through the whole night. 

White Russian by Serious Seeds

Serious Seeds, Holland

Indica-Dominant

Genetics: AK-47 x White Widow

Potency: THC 22%

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White Russian from Holland’s Serious Seeds is an indica-dominant plant with some impressive parental genetics. White Russian is a stable cross of AK-47 and a prize-winning White Widow clone. Because of the AK-47 genetics, White Russian contains Colombian, Mexican, Thai and Afghani genetics, making its background remarkably vibrant and consistently reliable. The quality, consistency and potency of both AK-47 and White Widow have been maintained in this plant, making it a fantastic addition to any garden.

White Russian grows to a medium height and produces consistent, dense and resinous flower tops with crystals appearing after about five weeks of flowering. Be sure to have a good air filtration system as the plants are strong smelling during both their vegetative and flowering period. White Russian is known in the Amsterdam coffee shops as one of the most potent strains available, so be careful during cultivation that you don’t get a contact high from the highly resinous buds.

The high is strong, long lasting and is quite cerebral due to the AK-47’s sativa influences. White Russian is a great medicinal plant with excellent attributes from both of its parent plants, including a smooth taste and strong high. This plant has great bag appeal because of its super pungent aroma and consistent bud shape and texture. Bear in mind that AK-47 is known as a ‘one hit wonder’ strain, meaning that even a single toke can put you out. If you smoke White Russian, be careful and enjoy!

Zombie Rasta by Hero Seeds

Hero Seeds, Spain

Indica-Dominant

Genetics: Black Domina (Afghan) x Bob Marley Collie

Potency: THC 23-26%

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With a myriad of brilliantly-named cannabis strains out there you have to pull something very special out of the bag to make an impression on jaded tokers, and Spain’s Hero Seeds have definitely done that with Zombie Rasta. This name is a clever play on the name of one of its parent strains, Marley’s Collie, which was named after the legendary dead reggae star Bob Marley – ‘collie’ being slang for weed in his native Jamaica. This Jamaican and Afghani indica mix by was crossed with another indica, Black Domina, which is a blend of Afghani, Canadian Ortega, Northern Lights and Hash Plant.

With such a rich gene pool, Zombie Rasta plants are something special. Owing to the strong influence of Marley’s Collie, these crops have wide, hefty leaves of the deepest green and a massive central cola if left untopped, which they prefer. Thanks to their good but not overly-extensive spread, they work well in a SOG set up as well as regular indoor soil grows. For the best harvest possible, be sure to give the right mix of nutrients and enough feeding. Zombie Rasta is more suited to indoor and greenhouse grows, in which you can expect flowering in 60 days and plant heights of up to 65 inches.

The sativa influence, which comes from Marley’s Collie, also brings a very heady feel to the physical high and the combination of these two will leave you feeling mellow and chilled. The taste is fruity yet sour at the same time, like those little neon candies that fizzle on your tongue, yet a bit more mature.