New Strains Alert: Cactus, Elderberry Kush, Fruit Spirit, Shiatsu Kush, and Y Griega

This week, we’ve got five news strains that come from all over the world: Spain, Canada — even Japan. From Spain we have Elderberry Kush, Fruit Spirit, and Y Griega. Shiatsu Kush was brought from Japan and bred in Canada, where our new indica Cactus also originally hails from. Some of these strains have migrated far and wide, so if any of these have made their way to your neck of the woods, tell us all about it in a review!

  1. Cactus

Characteristics of Cactus:

• 75% indica
• Cross between Afghani and Northern Lights
• Breeder: Jordan of the Islands (Canada)
• Earthy, woody, citrus aromas
• Brings euphoric, relaxed, and focused effects
• Good for pain, spasms and anxiety

 2. Elderberry Kush

Characteristics of Elderberry Kush:

• 55% indica
• Cross between Edelweiss #3 and Dojaberry
• Breeder: Green Devil Genetics (Spain)
• Flowers in 50 to 55 days

 3. Fruit Spirit

Characteristics of Fruit Spirit:

• 60% sativa
• Cross between Blueberry and White Widow
• Breeder: Royal Queen Seeds (Spain)
• Blueberry aroma
• Delivers happy and relaxed effects
• Helps some patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and depression
• Flowers in 7 to 8 weeks

 4. Shiatsu Kush

Characteristics of Shiatsu Kush:

• Hybrid strain
• From Amami Oshima, Japan and propagated by BC Bud Depot (Canada)
• Pine, vanilla, and cedar aromas
• Relaxes the mind and body
• Used to relieve pain, tension, and stress
• Flowers in 50 to 56 days

 5. Y Griega

Characteristics of Y Griega:

• 80% sativa
• Cross between Amnesia and Kali Mist
• Sweetfloral, and citrus aromas
• Delivers an energetic cerebral buzz followed by a long-lasting calm
• May help patients treat pain, inflammation, glaucoma, fatigue, and appetite loss
• Flowers in 85 to 95 days