INTRODUCING GENETICS BY GROWERS CHOICE SEEDBANK!

Our vocation at Zamnesia has always been to bring you the pinnacle of the contemporary cannabis breeder’s art. To continue to provide you with the best cannabis strains in the world, we are pleased to introduce genetics by Growers Choice from the Netherlands.

The old adage “like a kid in a candy store” has never been more true than when perusing the range presented by Growers Choice. You will dream of crowded grow rooms and eclectic outdoor patches—purple buds with orange hairs and fruity bouquets; lime green flowers bursting with trichomes, staining the air with sour tang; blue buds with white resin glands, musky and smooth; deep green knuckles with dayglo pink stamens knotted together and sticky with resin. Yes. Oh, yes. One of each please.

What began as a hobby among cannabis-loving friends in 1996 has morphed over the decades to become one of the most respected breeding houses in the world. First came years of dedicated growing and breeding experience. Many years were spent operating behind the scenes, producing seeds for other well-known brands. Finally, in 2011, by going solo and producing their own genetics, Growers Choice was born.

Growers Choice is now a team of dedicated growers who produce a smorgasbord of classic and exotic ganja. Experienced amateurs and professional horticulturalists combine their knowledge to create unique strains of marijuana. Feminized and XXL autoflowering strains are a speciality. The XXL autos really need to be seen to be believed. Super fat, super fast.

BRUCE BANNER III

This is the Growers Choice’s feminized variant of the Delta9-bred Bruce Banner III. It is certainly in the running for the highest THC possible in a marijuana plant. Averaging 27% and over, the immediate euphoria can even overwhelm the most seasoned connoisseurs.

This 50% indica, 50% sativa hybrid is a cross between an OG Kush and a Strawberry Diesel. The aromas and flavours are a well-balanced combination of both parents. Unmissable Sour Diesel notes and Kush berry earthiness drip from purple buds with bright orange hairs. When cured, they look delicious in the jar and induce an uncompromising psychedelic rush when sparked up and inhaled.

• Genetics: 50% sativa, 50% indica
• Blooming time indoors: 8–10 weeks
• Height indoors: up to 150cm
• Yield indoors: 500–700g/m²
• Harvest time outdoors: early October
• Height outdoors: 2m+
• Yield outdoor: up to 800g/plant
• THC levels: 27%+
• CBD levels: average
• Mould resistance: good
• Quality: world-class
• Flavour: kush strawberry funk and classic diesel

BLUE FOREST BERRY

Forest berry because of the sweet aroma and taste, blue because it develops a blue shimmer in the later stages of maturity. Blue Forest Berry is an original feminized strain created by the Growers Choice expert breeding team. This sativa-dominant hybrid grows well in a number of climates. It thrives in the warmer weather, and heavy resin production offers great mould resistance in wetter and colder regions.

Hybrid vigour makes Blue Forest Berry so easy to grow, a novice will produce dispensary-worthy buds. In colder climates, bright white trichomes seem to glow when the flowers turn deep blue or purple. The sweet aroma is layered with floral notes and a familiar Haze tang when growing. When curing is finished and you apply the flame, frangipani and berry flavours precede an early sativa exhilaration, followed by a pleasant indica body stone.

• Genetics: 60% sativa, 40% indica
• Blooming time indoors: 8–10 weeks
• Height indoors: 90–150cm
• Yield indoors: 500–700g/m²
• Harvest time outdoors: early October
• Height outdoors: 2m+
• Yield outdoor: 700g+
• THC levels: high
• CBD levels: high
• Mould resistance: excellent
• Quality: top-shelf
• Flavour: sweet and floral with a hint of haze

BRAIN DAMAGE

The name says it all. You have been warned. Incomparable THC and CBD levels make Brain Damage one of the new benchmarks in marijuana potency. The Growers Choice breeding wizards have combined the best pure strains with the hush hush KC36. The result is a no-nonsense sativa-indica hybrid that produces large colas cloaked in sticky resin.

Connoisseurs and experienced tokers alike will have their world rocked by this feminized strain. The euphoric sativa mind launch gives way to an undeniable indica body load that medical users will love. The pure strains used for breeding are knockouts on their own. Combining them has created this beautiful mutant with hidden powers. Do yourself a favour and grow Brain Damage.

• Genetics: 50% sativa, 50% indica
• Blooming time indoors: 8–10 weeks
• Height indoors: average
• Yield indoors: 500–700g/m²
• Harvest time outdoors: early October
• Height outdoors: average
• Yield outdoor: 400–600g/plant
• THC levels: high
• CBD levels: high
• Mould resistance: medium
• Quality: sets a new standard
• Flavour: classic sativa medley

GELATO 41

Gelato 41 is a Californian hybrid of Cookies genetics. The smooth flavour profile and fruity creaminess were the inspiration for the dessert moniker. The result of crossing a Sunset Sherbet and a Thin Mint GSC makes the colours of Gelato 41 quite striking. These buds are full gingers. Long, thick, bright copper-orange hairs curl and knot into an unkempt, resin-soaked afro. The effect is enhanced by dark green foliage and calyxes that turn purple with age.

The effects can be quite bell-ringing, with experienced smokers warning that this might not be for first-timers or novices. Growers Choice is once again setting the THC standard with this feminized variant of Gelato 41. A whopping 27% can be expected as standard for this easy-to-grow hybrid.

• Genetics: 70% sativa, 30% indica
• Blooming time indoors: 8–10 weeks
• Height indoors: 150cm
• Yield indoors: 500–700g/m²
• Harvest time outdoors: early October
• Height outdoors: 2m+
• Yield outdoor: up to 800g/plant
• THC levels: 27%
• CBD levels: average
• Mould resistance: good
• Quality: triple A+
• Flavour: sweet and refreshing

GORILLA GLUE #4

The strain that has been on the lips of the entire cannabis community, and for good reason. Gorilla Glue #4 is the result of serendipity more than intentional breeding. The legend is well-known. A Chem Sister hermaphrodite pollinates a Sour Dubb female. The seeds are planted on a whim and the result is one of the strongest indica-dominant strains of all time. A marvellous accident.

The Growers Choice feminized version grows with the same familiar indica silhouette and vigour as the original. Gorilla Glue #4 is a no-sweat plant to grow that provides results for even the least attentive grower. 27% THC is easy. When it is given love and attention, a sensational lemon diesel and fruity 30% smoke is attainable.

• Genetics: 30% sativa, 70% indica
• Blooming time indoors: 8 weeks
• Height indoors: 90–120cm
• Yield indoors: 500–700g/m²
• Harvest time outdoors: late September
• Height outdoors: 1.5–2.2m
• Yield outdoor: up to 800g/plant
• THC levels: min 27%
• CBD levels: average
• Mould resistance: high
• Quality: top 5 in the world
• Flavour: lemon sour diesel, fresh and rotted fruit, thick and smooth

			Written by: Grant Robinson Artist and Writer, Grant Robinson is a pro gardener with a big love for the outdoors. When not growing, he tends to be working on art, enjoying nature with his dog, or even making his own clothes!
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