Sour Grapes by Apothecary Genetics

Apothecary Genetics, USA

Indica-Dominant

Genetics: Grape Ape x Sour Diesel

Potency: THC 19-21%

www.apothecarygenetics.com

Having been growing cannabis since the early 90s, the breeders behind Apothecary Genetics have conducted years of research and development to create strains that are perfect for medical marijuana users like themselves. Sour Grapes is a cross made from two of Apothecary’s own breeding strains, the celebrated Grape Ape, known for its fast finishing time and great taste, and the popular Sour Diesel, known for its great yields.

This strain is happy in any environment, but is not particularly suitable for a SOG technique. The plants enjoy having their own space and will reward you with an increased yield if you supply them with adequate feeding and sufficient space to grow. Sour Grapes is an even quicker plant than its Grape Ape parent, and should be fully finished in 7 or 8 weeks. If you’re growing outside, be ready for harvest in late October.

Sour Grapes was bred to be potent enough to help medical users while still tasting great, and every toke succeeds in this regard. A taste of wine grapes and sweet candy comes right before the soaring, euphoric body high that hits hard but doesn’t result in couch lock, meaning that you can still go about your daily business. You’ll just have a smile on your face while you do so.

Afgoo by Northstone Organics

Northstone Organics, USA

Indica-Dominant

Genetics: Afghani Kush x Maui Haze

Potency: THC 20%

www.northstoneorganics.com

The USA-based Northstone Organics is a medical cannabis farm that also grows organic fresh produce and employs sustainable practices; proof of their genuine care for both the quality of their cannabis plants and their impact on the environment. For the fantastically-named Afgoo, they’ve mated an Afghani Kush with a Maui Haze, a sativa-dominant plant from the shores of Hawaii, and come up with an offspring that’s quite the pleasant grow and an even better smoke.

Afgoo plants display the usual small stature of indica influence and very wide leaves, with some enormous fan leaves during vegetation. The leaf-to-calyx ratio can be high on some plants, but after harvest the trim is great for hash making and production of medical edibles. They have a high tolerance for nutrients and will thank you for a good feed with a growth spurt, but also you need to also make sure that they have sufficient access to good light sources.

This is a very sedative strain, which calms and relaxes both the body and the mind. The smoke can be a bit coughey, but is worth it just for the sweet, piney, warm taste alone. As with most indica-dominant highs, it predominantly works on the body, making this an obvious choice for a grower supplying to medical users. It can also put all but the strongest everyday users down for a good night’s sleep if the buds were left longer before harvesting, and give a mildly euphoric haze.

Tony's Superfrosty by RedStar Farms

Redstar Farms, USA

Indica-Dominant

Genetics: Blackberry Kush x 98 Bubba x Afghan

Potency: THC 18%

www.redstar420.com

California’s Redstar Farms is a collective dedicated to producing strains that ease the PTSD and trauma of disabled veterans and medical users. Tony’s Superfrosty is an original strain born of Blackberry Kush, 98 Bubba Kush and Afghan lineage, and as such is a strong indica-dominant variety with heavy Kush features and the type of stone that will give respite to those it’s intended for. Bubba Kush in particular is considered by many to be one of the best current strains, and adding Blackberry and Afghani genetics to the mix means that this is one serious strain.

Tony’s Superfrosty grows well in both soil and hydroponic set ups, and can be happily cultivated indoors or out. You can expect a finishing time of around 9 weeks, with a significant yield. Due to the strong indica influence, these plants will be short and strong, with extremely sturdy branches. They respond well to topping and are very forgiving to any mistakes you might make.

The quality of the amazingly resinous nugs you harvest will make up for a yield that is smaller than that of others indicas. The sweet taste, smooth smoke and the heavy, therapeutic narcotic feeling it gives will send you straight back to your grow room to plant some more seeds – once you’ve had a nap, of course.

Buddha's Sister by Soma Seeds

Soma Seeds, Holland

Indica-Dominant

Genetics: Reclining Buddha x Afghani Hawaiian

Potency: THC 18%

www.somaseeds.nl

Buddha’s Sister from the celebrated Soma Seeds of Holland was formerly named Soma Skunk V+ but was rebranded to better suit her growth patterns and the sublime high she delivers. Buddha’s Sister is a sibling of the tall, lanky Siddhartha, but by crossing the Reclining Buddha with Afghani Hawaiian, Soma has both increased the yield and maintained the sweet taste of the Reclining Buddha plant. Soma’s plants prefer organic growing techniques, and are reliable plants for beginners.

The buds are slippery and silky because of the abundance of greasy resin, meaning you need to be careful not to touch your plants too much before harvest. Buddha’s Sister makes lots of side branches, so it is better to grow her as a multi-branch plant instead of in a SOG. Only experienced growers should grow her in a SOG set up as she is fairly challenging and requires lots of attention. If you don’t have the time or the inclination for that, a soil set up with good doses of plant-based nutes would do fine. Buddha’s Sister has fluffy, loosely packed buds making it mold resistant, and the multi-branch stature keeps yield high.

The flavor is like cherry candy and the smell is quite tart, rather than sweet. The resinous buds and leaves are great for making hash and taste especially good if grown organically. The high is very medicinal and therapeutic and offers a powerful cerebral experience