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Why Selection Is the Most Important Part of Breeding
Breeding is not just about combining genetics. It’s about refining them. A single cross can produce hundreds or even thousands of expressions. Hidden inside that population might be one plant that captures everything you were aiming for—the unique terpene profile, structure, potency, resistance, chemotype, or minor cannabinoid expression. But without intentional, disciplined selection, that plant is just a needle lost in a haystack of mediocrity.


What Is Type 3 Cannabis? Why CBD Flower Still Feels Like Something
When people think of cannabis, they usually think of getting high — THC, giggles, munchies, and couch lock. But not all cannabis is about intoxication. Type 3 cannabis, also known as CBD-dominant cannabis, flips the script — offering clear-headed, body-forward effects without the heavy buzz.


What Is Type 2 Cannabis? The Balanced Profile Explained
When people talk about cannabis, most conversations focus on THC or CBD — the two best-known cannabinoids. But there's more to the plant than just “high” or “healing.” Enter Type 2 cannabis, the often-overlooked balanced variety that brings together the best of both worlds.


Do Terpenes Affect the Cannabis High? Science Says Yes — Kind Of.
When it comes to cannabis, most people focus on THC — the psychoactive compound that gets you high. But if you’ve ever smoked two different strains with the same THC percentage and had completely different experiences, you’ve already discovered the real secret sauce: terpenes.


SFV OG – The Classic OG Backbone with Deep West Coast Roots
SFV OG (San Fernando Valley OG) is one of the most influential OG Kush cuts to ever come out of California. Known for its sharp lemon-pine gas, earthy base, and classic OG effects, SFV OG has shaped countless hybrids and remains a foundational cultivar in modern cannabis breeding.


Boofy – Super Boof Meets Black Cherry Garlic Funk from Hoku Seed Co
At Blackwater Gardens, we’re always on the lookout for unique cultivars with character, and Boofy stands out based on its carefully selected lineage.
Genetics: Super Boof × OZ Kush F2 #9 (Black Cherry Garlic Pheno)
Boofy’s foundation rests on two parent lines with documented personalities.


Living Soil Basics: What It Is and Why It Matters in Cannabis Cultivation
At Blackwater Gardens, we rely on living soil systems to produce flower that’s rich in flavor, high in resin, and expressive of the environment it’s grown in. Whether you’re growing for personal use, breeding projects, or the craft market, understanding living soil gives you a major edge.


Rank Berry – Funked-Up Fruit from Hoku Seed Co
Rank Berry is one of those cultivars that hits all the right notes for funk-chasers, hashmakers, and outdoor growers looking for something loud, aggressive, and fruit-forward. Bred by Hoku Seed Co, this hybrid crosses Mustard Berry with Dirty Taxi, producing a terpene-rich, heavy-washed cultivar that brings offensive funk wrapped in sweet, fermented berry and chem notes.


The Benefits of Sungrown Cannabis: Quality, Sustainability & Terpene Expression
In the world of cannabis cultivation, the debate between indoor and outdoor growing often comes down to control versus character. At...


Cannabis Clone Care Checklist | Ideal Temp, Humidity & Step-by-Step Guide
Cannabis Clone Care Checklist: Temperature, Humidity & Daily Steps


Mandelbrot’s Sour Diesel: A Legendary Heirloom Reborn
One of the biggest advantages of Mandelbrot’s Sour Diesel is its adaptation to outdoor and living soil systems. Selected for resilience, mold resistance, and true genetic vigor, this plant grows large, lanky, and expressive. It stretches in flower — a typical Diesel trait — but yields are heavy if trellised and topped correctly.


Granddaddy Purple Strain Profile: Genetics, Effects, and Growing Info
Bred for its deep coloration, heavy sedative effects, and grape-berry terpene profile, GDP has remained one of the most recognizable and sought-after strains since the early 2000s.


Face on Fire Strain Profile: Lineage, Terpenes, and Cultivation Tips
Face on Fire is a potent and flavorful hybrid bred by Archive Seed Bank, known for crafting strains with rich genetic depth and standout terpene profiles. This particular cultivar brings together two heavyweight parents: White Fire 43 and Face Off OG BX1, resulting in a strain with serious firepower and old-school Kush funk.


What Is Maui True Blood?
Maui True Blood is a vibrant sativa-dominant hybrid developed collaboratively by Sticky Finger Seeds and House of Orange. The lineage comes from crossing Hawaiian Dream, Royal Blood, and a family secret strain.


Royal with Cheese (Royal with Cherries): Cherry Limeade Meets Royal Kush
Royal with Cheese (Royal with Cherries) is a modern classic: a sweet-tart, terpene-packed hybrid wrapped in Kush strength and nostalgia. It's perfect for growers who want bold flavor, potent effects, and vintage breeder pedigree rolled into one sticky treat.


Candy Lime by Zmoothiez – Bursting with Citrus & Diesel
Candy Lime is a bold terpene bomb that combines candy-citrus sparkle with OG diesel backbone. It’s a compelling choice for growers craving flavor-forward resin, colorful buds, and a reliably chill yet potent high.


Miracle Glue by Capulator: The Sticky Hybrid Fusion
Miracle Glue is a well-crafted hybrid with deep heritage, a potent sensory experience, and solid garden performance.


Mandarin Lime Funk by BioVortex: Zesty Funk Meets Craft Breeding
If you’re into citrus-forward, terp-loaded hybrids with a sculpted craft pedigree, Mandarin Lime Funk (a.k.a. MCL‑Funk DOG ) is one to...


Rock Candy by Hoku Seed Co.
Rock Candy by Hoku Seed Co. isn’t just a name—it’s a distillation of craft hemp values: authentic flavor, balanced cannabinoid benefits, and a grower-first mindset. It’s a strain built for small gardens and meaningful phytochemical expression, whether you're into smoking flower, extracting, or simply exploring terpene diversity.


Rootbeer Freeze: A Sip of Soda-Inspired Craft Cannabis 🥤
Crafted by Mean Gene (Freeborn Selections, Mendocino), Rootbeer Freeze is the result of crossing multiple Rootbeer plants with the Jaro lineage. It’s been refined over years to highlight its signature root‑beer‑and‑cream‑soda aroma.
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