This post provides a basic understanding of cannabis flower phenotypes and offers some information on the phenotypes cultivated by GrowHealthy. If you’re already a phenotype expert, you may want to skip this one.
What Is A Phenotype?
First, let’s define the word phenotype. A phenotype, in all things, not just cannabis, is “the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.”1
Cannabis flower phenotypes share the same genetic cross but have varying characteristics resulting from different environmental factors during cultivation, such as light.
GrowHealthy Phenotypes
Our Master Grower Series™ strain Mandarin Sunset is a great example of a phenotype. This strain crosses Herijuana and Orange Skunk to create a powerful Indica. Our Head of Cultivation selected Mandarin Sunset as his favorite Herijuana x Orange Skunk phenotype because of its superior trichome structure, terpene profile, aroma, and tasting notes. However, GrowHealthy also offers several other Herijuana x Orange Skunk phenotypes including, Citrus Slice, Kinno, Mandelo, and Mikan. All these strains are related to Mandarin Sunset but have unique characteristics and varying cannabinoid content, terpene profile, taste, aroma, and effects.
It is even possible for phenotypes of the same cross to vary by type. For example, GrowHealthy’s Good Dawg is a cross of Good Medicine x Stardawg. One phenotype expresses characteristics of a Balance: Hybrid strain while the other is a Relief: 1:1, which provides an equal 1:1 THC: CBD ratio.
As a best practice, GrowHealthy will now sell all phenotypes under different names. Labeling phenotypes in this way gives patients more control as they can consistently select the phenotype that provides the best medicinal relief for their symptoms.
More GrowHealthy Phenotypes
Gilded Lemons Flower
$50.00 $30.00
Mind: Sativa / 3.5 grams
The Jilly Bean phenotype previously known as JLBN8, Gilded Lemons is the Jilly Bean you love but with a lemon kick! Crossing Orange Velvet and Space Queen creates an uplifting sativa great for increasing mood, productivity, and focus, while gently relaxing the body. Medicate with Gilded Lemons during the day for a flavorful pick-me-up.
Genetics: Orange Velvet X Space Queen
Galactic Candy Flower
$50.00 $30.00
Mind: Sativa / 3.5 grams
The Jilly Bean phenotype previously known as JLBN5, Galactic Candy is a patient favorite for its uplifting cerebral effects and spicy citrus terpene profile. Loaded with Terpinolene, Galactic Candy both increases focus while relieving stress and relaxing the body. Try this Orange Velvet and Space Queen cross for a productive yet pleasant experience.
Genetics: Orange Velvet X Space Queen
Durban Funk
$50.00 $30.00
Hybrid: Balance / 3.5 grams
This Durban Dawg phenotype crosses the South African Sativa, Durban, and Stardawg, a Sativa-leaning hybrid. Rich in Terpinolene, Limonene, and Beta-Myrcene, Durban Funk’s terpene profile yields funky flavors and aromas reminiscent of hops, citrus, and fir needles. A happy hybrid, Durban Funk is great for medicating day or night.
Genetics: Durban x Stardawg
- Source: “Phenotype” Oxford Languages. https://languages.oup.com/google-dictionary-en/. 10.9.2020.
Ronnie Bartley II (verified owner) –
The smell and taste and effects was wonderful but the flower had a lot of seeds in it spent more time cleaning then rolling that quality shouldn’t be sold at $50 a 8th or the grower should have noticed that.
Bri –
This strain is my everything. I suffer from terrible migraines and depression. From day one, Gilded just melts the world away. Think limitless when Bradley first took the pill. It’s life changing!
Courtney N (verified owner) –
I dig this strain. It’s obviously similar to jilly bean (which I also love) just with a little citrus kick. Love it during the day, makes me happy and productive.
d –
Super unimpressed with this flower…terp % was only .5 and seems to be the usual for this strain. The bud is beautiful with many trichomes but with lack of smell and effects, I won’t be buying this one again.
Will (verified owner) –
Zero seeds ever from GH. If you walk in on a session of this you’ll notice a heavy musky scent that’ll be a total throwback to something mid-90s. The flower feels mossy, and smells sweet with a touch of lemon. Thick, but smooth smoke. Very heady, joyful, buzz that works it’s way through your body. It made me slightly hungry, but nothing crazy. 27.8thc
J p contella –
I got 2 seeds in fl keys m g series no bs but it’s not that bad but 2 fully developed seeds so far
Lala –
Excellent Sativa!! Very citrusy and yummy! Awesome daytime strain!