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.

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.

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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.

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WARLOCK STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Indica-dominant hybrid

Genetics:  Skunk #1 x Afghani

Geographic Origin:  Afghanistan, Colombia, Mexico — bred by Magus Genetics in The Netherlands

Seed Company/Clone: Available in seed from Magus Genetics

Description: Crossed from ho-hum commercial strains (Afghani and Skunk #1), this plant was a bit of a surprise for Gerrit Slot, the owner/founder of Magus Genetics.  The plant shows some Sativa-dominant traits such as its high calyx-to-leaf ratio, its stretch after start of flowering, and its overall “up” effects. It’s a branchy plant that is easy to manicure due to low amounts of leaves — the finished smell is generally a strong sweet/sour, slightly fruity combo.

History

Story: After coming up with the cross out of necessity and discovering how potent the resulting plant was, Gerrit Slot hooked up with the Bluebird, a very popular coffeeshop in Amsterdam — this began to build the following for Warlock.  He essentially stopped breeding experiments with the Warlock at that point and simply kept it going by cloning the mother over and over again.  Eventually the Warlock would used in almost every cross that Magus Genetics offers. 

Awards: 1997 High Times Cannabis Cup – Third Place (Bio/Organic category)

Growing Information

Flowering Time: 55-60 days, with some requiring slightly longer

Preferred Growing Medium: Grows well in any medium — suggested grow style is to let the plants veg from seed for ~35 days and then kick them into flower.  There is an outdoor Warlock from Magus called “Biddy Early” (Warlock x Early Skunk F2) that took 2nd Prize at the 2003 High times Cannabis Cup for the Sativa category, beating out indoor-grown competition.

Patient Expectations

Scent: A strong, sweet, and sometimes sour aroma that is of the fruity variety.

Flavor: A sharp, somewhat hashy taste going in, with a sweet and soft fruitiness on the exhale.  The smoke can be a bit on the harsh and expansive side.

Effects: A quality hybrid strain, the Warlock starts off with a mixed bag of Sativa effects such as a slightly pounding heart, a heady start, and a bit of anxiety/paranoia.  However, it calmed down rather quickly and provided a relaxing, even body-centric experience that lasted 2+ hours.  It showed benefits in general relaxation, pain relief, and sleep aid towards the end of the experience.

KindReviews:

Warlock Skunk – Tetra Hydro Center – May 2010

OREGON GRAPE STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Hybrid

Genetics:  Special phenotype of AK-47 x White Widow

Geographic Origin:  Oregon, USA

Seed Company/Clone: Rare clone only

Description: A powerful and potent combination of two standard strains with a taste all its own, Oregon Grape is a special clone-only variety that came out of the Pacific Northwest.

History

Story: Never completely stabilized, it is known for developing hermie flowers late in its growth.

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Growing Information

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Patient Expectations

Scent: Uncanny, amazingly sweet grape Kool-Aid aroma that surpasses almost any of the Purple grape varieties

Flavor: Very sweet and enduring grape flavor that almost matches the smell, with a thick, expansive smoke

Effects: A fast starter, this strain hits the eyes and body very strongly, providing a sense of warmth and relaxation immediately.  Almost disorienting, it leaves the user tied to a sitting position simply from its power.  Major mood elevation follows quickly, melting away the problems of the day while the warm body effects help to sooth tense muscles.

KindReviews:

Oregon Grape – Tree of Life Alternative Medicine – July 2010