Bubba Kush-dominant Phenotype:

Tang Tang-dominant Phenotype:

THE PROPHET STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Hybrid, depends upon phenotype

Genetics:  Pre-’98 Bubba Kush x Tang Tang males

Geographic Origin:  Northern California

Seed Company/Clone: Grindhouse Medical Seeds

Description: The Tang Tang is from Grindhouse Medical Seeds’ Sonja line (derived from Blockhead but Sativa-dominant) and adds some needed heft, vigor, and yield to the normally stingy Pre-’98 Bubba Kush mom.  The different phenotypes are almost like different strains, with the Bubba-dominant phenos taking on the rounded shape and large calyxes of the mother, and the Tang Tang growing pointed colas with leaves coated from stem to tip with trichomes.  A skilled selection process will yield incredible results with this one.  More information via “Steele Savage” of Grindhouse here.

History

Story:  This strain was released in 2010 by Grindhouse Medical Seeds.  The particular phenotypes shown above were isolated by breeder “Tierra Rojo” during that same year, in an effort to find the two ends of the parental spectrum.

Awards:  None

Growing Information

Flowering Time: 65 - 70 days, depends slightly upon phenotype (Tang Tang-dominant plants at times take longer to finish)

Preferred Growing Medium:  Grows well with heavy training such as “super-cropping”, as the Tang Tang line adds more flexibility and strength to the often brittle Bubba branches.  Either phenotype produces much larger yields than the Bubba, with the Tang Tang phenos being especially prolific.  The nugs produced are extremely dense, so bud mold can be an issue in higher-humidity environments.  The Tang Tang plants will stretch at least twice their height when flowered, while the Bubba-dominant phenos stay slightly more compact.

Patient Expectations

Scent:  The Bubba-dominant plants definitely recall the mother, but have a less foreboding and musky aroma, seemingly being freshened up by the herbal and zesty Tang Tang.  Both phenos have notes of incense, hash, citrus, and the backing  deep chocolate/coffee notes of the Bubba, but the Tang Tang just has less aroma overall, smelling mostly of the trichomes that coat every surface.

Flavor:  With a background of the Bubba dankness, the flavor is lightened up by the Tang Tang, adding elements of citrus and herbs.  The flavor isn’t overwhelmingly strong like a proper Bubba is, but it hands in the mouth in much the same way, reminding the user of the flavor seemingly at random for a while after smoking.

Effects: The Tang Tang adds a potent package of head effects and seems to step up the overall potency of the Bubba.  The Tang Tang phenotypes have a very strong head presence, with a feeling of a boulder rolling around inside the back of the skull at times, as well as quite a bit of eye pressure fluctuation.  It has major mood elevating properties as well, finishing cleanly and without any sort of crash — it makes for a versatile medication suitable for day or night use.  The Bubba-dominant phenotypes are definitely heavier, and if let go long will pack quite the narcotic punch, aiding sleep and relaxing muscles.

HANIS STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Hybrid

Genetics:  Kunduz Afghani x (Pre-’98 Bubba Kush x 1994 Positronics Haze)

Geographic Origin:  Bred outdoors in Texas in 2008, debuted in the Colorado medical scene in 2010

Seed Company/Clone:  Clone only

Description: A fusion of some serious Indica genetics in the Bubba and the Kunduz Afghani, the Haze element adds some hybrid vigor and variation in structure.  Overall though, the plants are very Bubba-dominant in structure, finishing at times with nearly black foliage and purple buds with large calyxes that form the signature “crowns” seen in the Bubba.  The dark green leaves look heavily Indica but the Haze really kicks in during flowering, when the plants stretch to twice their height and begin taking on the signature superglue-like smell of the 1994 Positronics Haze.

History

Story: The Kunduz Afghani used in this cross was found and brought back from Afghanistan — the Kunduz region is known as Afghanistan’s premier hash-producing area, making this plant an especially frosty specimen that adds its trichome coverage to anything it touches.  The name “Hanis” came from its Afg”hanis”tan roots.  This strain was created in Texas by a grower named “Tierra Rojo” who bred almost exclusively outdoors for a time, later moving into the Colorado medical marijuana scene, including an entry into the 2011 Denver High Times Medical Cup.

Awards:  None

Growing Information

Flowering Time: 65 – 75 days

Preferred Growing Medium:  Grows well with a long vegetative period, topped and trained to form a multi-cola bush.  Hanis responds well to “super-cropping” and heavy training, but still normally stretches at least twice its height in flower thanks to the Haze influence.  Letting it go later (especially in sub-75 degree temperatures) will encourage the development of the deep colors and a more narcotic effect.

Patient Expectations

Scent: Interesting sharp smell that brings to mind superglue or acetone, it has a background of Bubba-like coffee/chocolate sweetness.  Its vaguely skunky and sharp scent pre-grind really explodes into a complex and acrid aroma once it’s broken apart, lingering on the hands and in the air.

Flavor: Very much like the scent, it has the same almost chemical glue attack, with a musky, hashy Bubba-like finish with notes of hash and earthy qualities from the Afghan.

Effects: The Haze part of the hybrid is apparent early on, as this strain has moments of raciness and an definite mood/energy uptick as its early effect.  Lots of eye pressure and a buzzing body move the experience on towards its more relaxing second half.  Quality muscle and mental relaxation blend with a sense of equilibrium mentally (both in mood and function), making this feel like a true hybrid for most of the experience.

QUERKLE STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Indica-dominant hybrid

Genetics:  Purple Urkle x Space Queen (Romulan x Cinderella 99)

Geographic Origin:  California, USA

Seed Company/Clone: TGA/Subcool Seeds

Description: Querkle has two main phenotypes: one pheno is shorter and more purple, while the other trends toward the Space Queen and lacks the coloration and also has more of a Sativa effect.  It’s a moderate to heavy yielder, especially if it gets a long veg time and lots of root space.

History

Story: Romulan and C-99 are both legendary strains despite existing on near-opposite sides of the cannabis spectrum.  Striving to create a grape-tasting plant with a quicker flowering time than the original Urkle mom, TGA/Subcool opted to cross it with their Space Queen, a potent hybrid of C-99 and Romulan.  This shortened flowering time and helped stabilize the plant, creating a variety with only two standard phenotypes and mostly retaining the taste/aroma of the mother.

Awards:

Growing Information

Flowering Time: About 8 weeks

Preferred Growing Medium: Subcool recommends vegging it to a large bush or growing it untopped via the SCROG method for best yield.

Patient Expectations

Scent: Much like the Urkle mom, it smells of musky yet sweet grape and dark fruits — the Space Queen-leaning pheno can have notes of the C-99 sharpness as well.

Flavor: Moderately sweet but with a lovely sharp quality, the flavor is much like the smell, consisting of candy grapes and musky, almost Kush-like flavors.

Effects: Depends on the phenotype — the Space Queen-dominant one generally offers a slightly more heady Sativa experience.  Normally though, you can expect a relatively sedating experience with major mood elevation, body relaxation, and sleep aid at higher doses.

KindReviews:

WHITE WIDOW STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Sativa-dominant hybrid (certain phenos can lean Indica though)

Genetics:  Brazilian Sativa combined with a South Indian hybrid

Geographic Origin:  India, Brazil — developed in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Seed Company/Clone: Green House Seeds, released in 1994/95 — there is also an original version from the same parent plants dubbed “Black Widow” that is sold by Shantibaba of Mr. Nice Seeds, who is the original breeder of the strain for Green House.

Description: Called” white” due to its resin gland content as well as its tendency to not fully color up when ready to harvest, White Widow is known for being extremely potent.  A solid producer of connoisseur-quality nugs, it has been popular in Amsterdam coffee shops for many years and has been used in many breeding projects to increase the potency and vigor of other strains.  While not an outstanding yielder, it stays relatively short and compact, making it a good choice for home grows.  The males are said to be best for breeding because the females are not known for their smell and taste… the male will often lend the potency and trichomes of the strain while retaining the flavor terpenes of the chosen mother plant.

History

Story: Developed in 1994 by Green House Seeds/Coffeeshop in Amsterdam, the White Widow has gone on to win prizes and become one of the most popular and notorious strains in the world.  After the split of Shantibaba (and later, Neville Schoenmaker and Howard Marks) from Green House Seeds, they formed Mr. Nice Seedbank and re-created the strain from the original parent genetics, re-naming it “Black Widow”, as they lost the rights to the original name.  Many people prefer the Black Widow to the current Green House version.

Awards: 1st Place 1995 High Times Cannabis Cup – Bio (organic) category

Growing Information

Flowering Time: Shantibaba recommends a full 10 weeks of flowering for maximum resin production and potency, but some can finish as early as 56 days.

Preferred Growing Medium: Indoor is best for this strain and it flowers more quickly than when grown outdoors — Shantibaba recommends to keep the moisture level low to prevent mildew and to keep the fertilization schedule fairly light as well to let the flavors come out.

Patient Expectations

Scent: A blend of fruit and musky, putrid qualities — it hints at its potency with the smell, which has more of a bite to it than many fruity-smelling strains.  At times, it’s all lemons and hashiness, depends a bit on the phenotype.

Flavor: Often times neutral or even hashy due to the high trichome count, the strain sometimes has a citrusy, flowery bent, but is not known for being all that flavorful in general.

Effects: Cerebral and uplifting, this strain is powerful and consistent.  Though it keeps you mentally active and positive, it often comes with a strong couchlock tendency, especially later in the duration.  If harvested late, this strain can be especially narcotic for a Sativa and can make a mid-day nap a necessity.

KindReviews:

White Widow- Biocare – October 2010

White Widow – Southwest Alternative Care – October 2010

White Widow – Mile High Medical – March 2010

ALBERT WALKER STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Indica-dominant hybrid

Genetics:  Thought to be an old Afghani Skunk

Geographic Origin:  Afghanistan, then to the Pacific Northwest

Seed Company/Clone: Rare, clone only

Description: The strong roadkill skunk-meets-lemon funk of Albert Walker will overwhelm the smell of many other plants in the grow room.  Originally from the Pacific Northwest, but of unknown lineage, this Indica-dominant strain has a positive, relaxing, mood elevating effect that lasts longer than most.

History

Story: Albert Walker was made popular at Grateful Dead concerts throughout the 1980′s and 1990′s, but was thought to have originated in the Pacific Northwest earlier than that.  The structure and scent suggests that it’s an Afghani Skunk, but nobody knows for sure.

Awards:

Growing Information

Flowering Time: 60 – 67 days

Preferred Growing Medium: Albert Walker is a finicky and demanding strain that is tough to grow, requiring heavy feedings to maintain healthy growth.  It yields well and is very rewarding if properly treated though.  Possibly due to the old age of the clone, it is very difficult to clone and grow, but makes great breeding stock. (growing information courtesy of MoonshineMan)

Patient Expectations

Scent: Pungent lemony-garlic skunk

Flavor: Strong and thick-tasting lemony skunk

Effects: Coming on strong with a wave of heat to the head and chest, Albert Walker uplifts the mood and provides a good deal of mental energy at first.  It changes it character after a short time though, turning into more of a euphoric and relaxing Indica effect.  Good body relaxation, anti-anxiety, mood elevation, and appetite stimulation qualities.

KindReviews:

Albert Walker – Stone Mountain Wellness – June 2010