Strain Name: Specimen X
Parentage/Lineage: Project 4516 x Devil Driver
Breeder: Clearwater Genetics & Tiki Madman
Seed Type: Feminized
THC Percentage: Approximately 23-25%
Flower Time: Approximately 65 days
Dominance: Indica-Leaning Hybrid
Aroma and Flavor: Sweet, Fruity, Nutty, Candy-like, Hints of Gas
Terpenes & Hash Production Considerations:
Myrcene: Earthy, musky aroma; enhances resin production and helps trichomes remain intact for better yield.
Limonene: Citrus scent; increases aroma complexity but may lead to slightly greasy resin, requiring careful washing techniques.
Caryophyllene: Spicy, peppery aroma; contributes to hash stability and depth of flavor.
Effects: Full-body relaxation, Creative, Blissful
Difficulty of Growing: Moderate
Yield: Moderate to High
Description:
Specimen X is an indica-leaning hybrid strain resulting from the cross of Project 4516 and Devil Driver, bred collaboratively by Clearwater Genetics and Tiki Madman. This strain boasts dense, resin-rich buds that give a satisfying "pop" when broken apart, releasing a fruity, nutty aroma with a candy-like flavor and subtle gas notes. The terpene profile, dominated by myrcene, limonene, and caryophyllene, enhances its unique aroma and effect profile, making Specimen X a great option for relaxation and creativity without sedation. With a flowering period of approximately 65 days, growers can expect trichome-covered buds with high bag appeal.
Lineage Significance & Hash Potential:
While Specimen X produces high trichome density, its limonene content may result in greasy resin in ice water hash extraction, which can make trichome separation difficult. However, this strain still holds potential for solventless hash production depending on phenotype selection.
Project 4516: A Gelato-based strain that is high in myrcene and caryophyllene, making it a solid candidate for hash production with rich, creamy resin that can press well into rosin.
Devil Driver: A cross of Sundae Driver and Melonaid, bringing fruit-forward flavors and potent gas notes, but also containing limonene, which may affect resin texture in hash processing.
Best Extraction Methods:
Best for Rosin: Due to the presence of caryophyllene and myrcene, rosin pressing at lower temperatures (180-200°F) can yield flavorful, stable extracts.
May Need Adjustments for Bubble Hash: Limonene-heavy phenos may lead to slightly greasy resin, so freeze-drying immediately after wash and cold cure techniques are recommended for stability.
Ideal for Terpene-Forward Hash: The sweet and nutty candy-like flavors will shine in fresh press rosin or live resin applications.
Growers looking for highly aromatic solventless extracts will find Specimen X to be a unique addition, though careful selection of phenos with lower limonene content may be needed for optimal ice water hash washing performance.
Note: Individual results may vary based on phenotype selection, cultivation methods, and processing techniques.