A prolific breeder once told me, “Popping seeds is like collecting baseball cards, but you get to choose who plays on your team that season.” I recall this whenever a cultivator takes the time and space to devote to pheno hunting – sorting through the duds and hoping there’s a homerun hitter in the pack.
High Noon’s selection, now dubbed the Pineapple Cherrysicle cut, stands head and shoulders above most modern fruit-forward profiles, but remains unremarkable until well into flower. Outpacing the rest, this particular plant started stacking colas that caught the attention of Head Grower Jack T. who noticed this late bloomer was ”reeking of freshly ripe fruit.” Though the rest of the crop had impressive results, without another peer in the run of 100 seeds, this plant became the clear standout amongst this breeder’s pack of well-pedigreed flower.
As the flower ripened, the rest of the traits fell into place: The buds held their structure, bracts turned out from the bud and took on a light purple hue, the nose developed into a profile that accentuated ripe fruit notes with a dank and gassy base. After catching a preview of the herb in the drying room, gardener Eric W. declared this flower “the best dang weed west of the Mississippi.” The crew felt similarly and worked this one into rotation immediately.
This must be what winning the genetic lottery looks like. Breaking into these colorful buds releases the smell of those iconic red, white and blue popsicles. Cherry candies, light citrus and a uniquely cool, fresh-out-of-the-freezer sensation has me wondering if we’ve found the perfect summer flower. Subtle tropical, floral and fruit aromas complement the woody top notes while diesel-rich scents complete the package. It’s unreal … I can practically smell the popsicle stick.
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This article was originally published in the May 2024 issue of Oregon Leaf.
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