Beta-Caryophyllene (spicy, peppery notes reminiscent of black pepper and cloves, interacts with CB2 receptors); D-Limonene (bright citrus notes - orange peel and lemon zest, mood-elevating properties)

Myrcene (herbal, musky notes, subtle body relaxation); Alpha-Humulene (earthy, woody, hoppy character); Alpha-Pinene & Beta-Pinene (pine needle, fresh forest notes); Linalool (floral, lavender-like notes in some phenotypes); Terpinolene (fruity, herbal nuances)

Euphoric and uplifting with pronounced mood elevation; Enhanced sociability and conversational flow; Creative stimulation - productive energy without scattered thinking; Mild pain relief without sedation; Functional clarity; Enhanced focus and pattern recognition; Appetite stimulation (less pronounced than heavy indicas); Pleasant body warmth; Reduced social anxiety

Peak effects: 2-3 hours; Total duration: 3-4 hours from inhalation to baseline; Gradual comfortable descent rather than abrupt crash; Residual mood elevation extends beyond primary high; Edibles/tinctures extend to 6-8 hours with more pronounced body effects

Rapid onset within 5-10 minutes of inhalation; Initial frontal lobe stimulation with enhanced perception and brightness; Thoughts accelerate but maintain coherence; Progression over 15-30 minutes into sustained mental clarity with enhanced focus and creative flow; Gentle body warmth and mild muscle relaxation without couch-lock; Smooth controlled energy with anxiety management from CBC content and minor indica genetics

Dry mouth and dry eyes (common, stay hydrated); Racing thoughts or mild anxiety at higher doses, particularly for lower tolerance users; Works best with mental engagement - sitting idle can create uncomfortable introspective loops; Some users report difficulty sleeping if consumed within 4-5 hours of bedtime; Potential dizziness or paranoia with overconsumption

Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

Late-night relaxation; Managing insomnia or sleep issues; Situations requiring absolute sobriety or baseline cognitive function; Moments requiring complete inconspicuousness; Evening use if sensitive to sativa effects; Not ideal for those prone to anxiety with sativas without starting with small doses in comfortable settings

Created circa 2011 by breeder Ken Estes in San Francisco Bay Area; Cross of Granddaddy Purple x Bay Platinum Cookies; Bred to preserve GDP's pain-relieving properties while offering energizing daytime effects with improved mold resistance

THC: 18-24% typical range, some phenotypes reach 29%; CBD: <0.1% (minimal); CBC: 0.33-0.8% (notably higher than most strains, contributes to pain relief without sedation); CBG: ~0.8%; CBN: Minimal (contributes to maintained energy); Potency profile indicates functional psychoactivity without narcotic effects

Blue Dream (balanced Bay Area sativa, more relaxing); Jack Herer (creative cerebral stimulation, more focused); Sour Diesel (energizing daytime use, more intense); Super Lemon Haze (citrus sativa hybrid, more citrus-forward); Strawberry Cough (sweet berry uplifting effects, more berry-specific)

Improved mold resistance compared to Granddaddy Purple parent (breeding goal achieved); Prefers 70-85°F (21-29°C) with slightly cooler nights; Humidity: 40-60% during vegetation, 40-50% during flowering; Proper airflow and humidity control essential despite enhanced mold resistance; Moderate growing difficulty - achievable for dedicated novices, rewarding for experienced cultivators

Indoor: 56-63 days (8-9 weeks); Outdoor: Early to mid-October harvest depending on latitude; Relatively quick for sativa-dominant genetics

Indoor: 400-500 grams per square meter (14-18 oz/m²) with proper care and training; Outdoor: 500-900 grams per plant (18-32 oz/plant), some experienced cultivators achieve 1-2+ pounds per plant in optimal conditions; Weight increases substantially during final weeks of flowering; Moderate to high nutrient needs during flowering

Vigorous growth with considerable stretch during early flowering; Height: 5-6 feet indoors with adequate vertical space, 8-12+ feet outdoors; Tall somewhat lanky structure typical of sativa genetics; Robust branching; Requires support (staking, trellising, or SCROG) once flowering initiates due to dense flower weight; Responds well to topping, LST, SCROG, and super-cropping

Dense but not rock-hard flowers; Abundant crystalline trichome coverage; Vibrant orange or gold pistils contrasting with deep green calyxes; Possible purple hues if night temperatures drop during late flowering; Immediately apparent sweet, pungent, complex aroma; Slightly sticky texture without being wet; Resinous texture when broken apart; Proper cure essential for quality