Serious Seeds
Created Strains
AK-47
AK-47 is a legendary cannabis strain that has maintained its popularity for decades. Despite its aggressive name, this strain produces a surprisingly clear-headed and functional high, making it suitable for daytime use. The genetics are a complex blend of Colombian, Mexican, Thai, and Afghani landraces, resulting in a sativa-dominant hybrid with remarkable consistency. Key Characteristics: Effects: The high begins with a cerebral rush of euphoria and creativity, followed by a gentle body relaxation that doesn't lead to sedation. Users report feeling happy, uplifted, and socially engaged. Medical Use: Highly valued for its ability to alleviate symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression without heavy couch-lock. Its analgesic properties also help manage mild to moderate pain and fatigue. Cultivation: A favorite among growers for its resilience, short flowering time, and generous yields. It adapts well to both indoor and outdoor environments and has good resistance to mold and pests. Flavor Profile: A complex mix of earthy sandalwood, sweet floral notes, and a sharp, spicy pine finish. The aroma is pungent and skunky with undertones of incense.
Indiana Bubble Gum
**Indiana Bubble Gum** is a legendary hybrid strain that has maintained its popularity for decades. Originally developed by Serious Seeds, this strain is known for its distinctive sweet, bubblegum-like aroma and flavor profile that truly lives up to its name. **Genetics & Background:** While its exact genetic lineage is somewhat debated, Indiana Bubble Gum is widely believed to be a stabilized hybrid with roots in Indiana, USA. It represents a careful selection and breeding process that captured the unique terpene profile. The strain gained significant recognition after winning multiple awards at the High Times Cannabis Cup in the mid-1990s. **Effects & Experience:** This 60% indica-dominant hybrid provides a well-balanced experience that begins with cerebral euphoria and gradually transitions into full-body relaxation. Users typically report an initial uplifting, happy mental state that promotes sociability and creativity, followed by a gentle physical calm that doesn't lead to excessive sedation. The effects make it suitable for both daytime and evening use, depending on dosage. **Medical Applications:** Indiana Bubble Gum is particularly valued for its ability to relieve stress and anxiety while maintaining mental clarity. Its mood-elevating properties make it effective for managing symptoms of depression, while its physical relaxation helps with mild to moderate pain relief. The strain's appetite-stimulating effects ("the munchies") can be beneficial for patients experiencing nausea or lack of appetite. **Cultivation Notes:** Plants exhibit moderate growth difficulty with good resistance to common molds and pests. They develop a classic Christmas tree structure with dense, resinous buds that emit the characteristic sweet aroma throughout flowering. Indoor growers can expect flowering times of approximately 8 weeks, while outdoor harvests typically occur in late September to early October in northern hemisphere climates. **Terpene Profile:** The dominant myrcene contributes to the strain's relaxing effects and earthy undertones, while caryophyllene adds spicy notes and potential anti-inflammatory benefits. Limonene provides the citrusy, mood-enhancing elements that complement the overall sweet profile.
Bubblegum
Bubblegum is a legendary hybrid strain that has won multiple Cannabis Cup awards. Known for its distinct sweet, fruity aroma reminiscent of its namesake chewing gum, this strain delivers a balanced high that begins with cerebral euphoria and transitions into full-body relaxation. The effects are long-lasting and particularly effective for mood elevation and stress relief. Bubblegum plants are moderately challenging to grow, preferring stable environments, and produce dense, resinous buds with excellent bag appeal.
Juicy Fruit
**Juicy Fruit** is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid (60% sativa/40% indica) that has earned its place in cannabis history. Bred by the renowned **Serious Seeds**, this strain is celebrated for its exceptionally sweet, tropical fruit flavor profile that lives up to its name, often compared to a mix of mango, pineapple, and citrus. The effects are quintessentially uplifting and euphoric, providing a clear-headed, happy, and energetic cerebral buzz that is perfect for daytime use. This initial mental stimulation gradually mellows into a gentle, relaxing body calm without heavy sedation, making it functional and social. Its potent aroma during flowering is notably sweet and fruity. Cultivators appreciate its **average height** and **moderate** growing difficulty. It performs well in both indoor and outdoor environments, with a typical **flowering time of 8 weeks**. Growers can expect **medium yields** of resinous buds that carry its signature scent. The dominant terpene, **myrcene**, works alongside **limonene** and **caryophyllene** to create its distinctive flavor and therapeutic profile, which is often sought for mood elevation and stress relief.
Kali Mist
**Kali Mist** is a legendary pure sativa strain originally bred by Serious Seeds in the Netherlands. Renowned for its soaring cerebral effects and complex flavor profile, it has won numerous Cannabis Cup awards. The high is characterized by an intense, clear-headed euphoria that promotes creativity, focus, and social engagement without sedation. Its effects make it a favorite for daytime use among artists, professionals, and those seeking relief from mood disorders. **Cultivation Notes:** This strain is known for its tall, stretchy growth during flowering, often requiring height management techniques. It thrives in warm, dry climates and prefers soil with good drainage. The extended flowering time (11-14 weeks) rewards patient growers with exceptionally high yields of long, spear-shaped colas coated in resinous trichomes.
White Russian
White Russian is a powerful indica-dominant hybrid created by Serious Seeds through crossing the legendary **White Widow** with a robust **AK-47** male. This strain inherits the best traits from both parents, resulting in a high-THC powerhouse known for its **potent cerebral euphoria** followed by deep physical relaxation. **Effects & Medical Use:** The high begins with a swift, uplifting cerebral rush that induces feelings of happiness and mental clarity. This gradually melts into a full-body stone that relieves tension without causing excessive sedation, making it effective for daytime or evening use. Medically, it's prized for managing chronic pain, stress, anxiety, and insomnia. **Cultivation:** White Russian plants are moderately challenging to grow, preferring a stable environment. They develop a classic Christmas tree structure with dense, resin-coated buds. Indoor flowering takes about 8 weeks, with growers reporting impressive yields of high-quality flowers.