Twilight
TWILIGHT STRAIN INFORMATION
General Information
Type: 100% Indica
Genetics: Afghani variety
Geographic Origin: Afghanistan originally, later out of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Seed Company/Clone: Dutch Passion Seed Company
Description: Originally intended for outdoor cropping, Twilight is a 100% Indica Afghani that often turns deep purple when mature.
History
Story: One of the original Dutch Passion strains, bred by Henk van Dalen in the 1970′s and early 1980′s.
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Growing Information
Flowering Time: About 53 days, anywhere from 50 to 55
Preferred Growing Medium: Thrives outdoors but can also be cultivated indoors — expect large yields
Patient Expectations
Scent: Musky Afghani with a sweetness creeping in at times
Flavor: Spicy and smooth
Effects: Heavy Indica effect, sedating and relaxing, with good sleep aid properties.
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Platinum Master Kush
PLATINUM MASTER KUSH STRAIN INFORMATION
General Information
Type: Indica-dominant hybrid
Genetics: SoCal Master Kush x Afghani (unconfirmed)
Geographic Origin: California, USA
Seed Company/Clone: Clone only
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Patient Expectations
Scent: Musky and coffee-like pre-grind, it brightens up a bit and takes on some more standard citrus Kush notes when handled
Flavor: Floral Kush with hints of menthol and spice
Effects: The first 45 minutes or so are Sativa in nature, with an increased heart rate, a buzzing and energetic body presence, and lots of eye and head pressure. After that initial Sativa blast, it turns almost completely Indica, causing heavy relaxation and a lazy, goofy, near-euphoric state. As it dwindles away, the energy level goes down, making this a good lead-in to sleep as well as a general relaxant and mood elevator.
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Northern Lights
NORTHERN LIGHTS STRAIN INFORMATION
General Information
Type: Indica-dominant hybrid
Genetics: Thought to be of Afghani lineage, from the “Basic #5″ line
Geographic Origin: Pacific Northwest of the USA, later to Amsterdam
Seed Company/Clone: Originally created as “Basic #5″ by the Super Sativa Seed Club, the precursor to Sensi Seeds — later was sold by Sensi itself
Description: A stout, disease and mold-resistant plant with dark green, broad leaves, it seems apparent that Northern Lights is Afghani in origin. There are several varieties of Northern Lights that worked their way into breeding stock for Sensi Seeds. Northern Lights #1 is rare these days and was the taller and frostier selection with a fresh scent; Northern Lights #2 is more stout, piney-smelling, and very mite-resistant; Northern Lights #5 is the most popular, potent, and vigorous one; and Northern Lights #9 is a super-rare cut once held by Nevil Schoenmaker that was used to breed and then disappeared.
History
Story: See above — originated with the Super Sativa Seed Club, the earliest of the major seed banks. It’s since worked its way into hundreds of hybrids, making it one of the foundations of modern cannabis genetics.
Awards: 1989 and 1990 1st Place High Times Cannabis Cup (Indica Category), 1991 1st Place Overall High Times Cannabis Cup
Growing Information
Flowering Time: 45-50 days
Preferred Growing Medium: Grows well in hydro or soil, staying rather short and forming a single strong cola. Great for SOG applications, it’s also a low odor plant that’s easy to grow for beginners thanks to its stature and disease/pest-resistance.
Patient Expectations
Scent: Piney and earthy, at times lightly sweet
Flavor: Piney, hashy, and earthy
Effects: Very relaxing and Indica-dominant effect, at times able to induce sleep. A heavy head, heavy eyelids, and a smile are the main effects of this strain, making it a great nighttime selection.
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Mr. Nice
MR. NICE STRAIN INFORMATION
General Information
Type: Indica-dominant hybrid
Genetics: G-13 x Hashplant
Geographic Origin: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Seed Company/Clone: Sensi Seeds
Description: A heavy-hitting and hashy Indica hybrid that was intended to replicate the flavor and effects of the G-13 mother as closely as possible, Mr. Nice has deep green foliage and thick, dense buds.
History
Story: The strain was originally just called G-13 x Hashplant and was a limited release. It was then re-created and re-released by Sensi Seeds and renamed “Mr Nice” after the nickname of Howard Marks, the famous cannabis and hashish smuggler, author, and advocate.
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Growing Information
Flowering Time: 55 – 60 days
Preferred Growing Medium: Grows stout with a strong single cola and very dense buds, it’s advisable to keep the humidity low to prevent mold in the main buds. Good for SOG methods.
Patient Expectations
Scent: Slightly citrusy with a strong smell of trichomes (hashy)
Flavor: Earthy and hashy, with a spicy hint
Effects: Strongly sedative, this strain is best for evening use. Its rising body effect leaves the user feeling warm and vibrating, helping to ease muscle tension and pain. Though not as strong as some modern day hybrids, this strain is a good choice for a moderate Indica user who likes a traditional hashy Afghani taste.
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Mazar-i-Shariff
MAZAR-I-SHARIFF STRAIN INFORMATION
General Information
Type: Indica-dominant hybrid
Genetics: Landrace Afghani hashish cultivar, most often crossed with Skunk #1
Geographic Origin: Mazar-i-Shariff region of Afghanistan
Seed Company/Clone: Dutch Passion, Real Seed Company, Gypsy Nirvana, and other Dutch banks offer seed versions of Mazar-i-Shariff varietals. Dutch Passion’s version “Mazar” is crossed with Skunk #1, primarily for yield purposes.
Description: Known as perhaps the premier hash-producing region in Afghanistan, the Mazar-i-Shariff area produced this landrace strain, which was brought back to Amsterdam and stabilized by crossing it with the classic Skunk #1. A short and stocky plant, it’s known for its resin production and hash-making capabilities, but also for certain phenotypes with a uniquely cerebral yet still Indica-dominant experience, the headiness of which is likely coming from the Skunk #1 part of the family.
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Awards: 2nd Place 1999 High Times Cannabis Cup – Indica Category, 2nd Place 2002 High Life Cup
Growing Information
Flowering Time: 8 – 9 weeks
Preferred Growing Medium: It normally grows into a stocky and non-branchy plant with a strong central cola, but there is also a more Christmas tree-like phenotype that takes more after the Skunk.
Patient Expectations
Scent: Piney and hashy, it doesn’t have a strong aroma during growth but it increases in pungency after curing.
Flavor: Thick, sharp, and hashy, with a pine element
Effects: Mazar is known for being a rather heady Indica, thanks to the Skunk influence. The effects really depend upon phenotype, as the Skunk-heavy pheno can simply feel like Skunk, with the typical mood-elevating, goofy, spacey effects. The more standard pheno is still an Indica that works with a lighter hand, simply relaxing the body heavily and not forcing the user to sleep, but rather easing them into a deep sense of relaxation, both mentally and physically.
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