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Ah it is great to see that the coral reef has not been forgotten. This strain has a special place in my heart and nose. I don’t have much to add, but I will try to fill in some info. First, the lineage: This is a cross of Sagarmartha’s infamous bubbleberry and Federation’s Hawaiian sativa (I provided this info to King, which he printed in the cannabible 3 appendix. Unfortunately, whoever grew the coral reef specimen that was photographed for the cannabible 2 had no idea what the lineage was of the strain they were growing and neither did King). It has no relation to OG kush and that line, nor have I heard it referred to as Jasmine though who knows. The cut (clone only) was distributed to medical patients in the Bay area at least as early as 2002 (but I’m sure even earlier) via Compassionate Caregivers and their subsidiaries in SF etc until they were shut town in recent years. I do not know who bred the coral, I have heard speculation that it could have been created by Ed but nothing to 100% verify if that is indeed true. I am also not surprised that it might have made its way to Santa Barbara as I have picked up cuts at clubs in that area that I’m 99% sure came from Compassionate Caregivers. Can’t say that pic posted is CR or not, it’s hard to tell from that far away but in my experience the banana buds were larger and more obviously thick banana-like.
There are a few distinct, striking characteristics about this strain. One is the distinct, large, banana buds and elongated calyxes (seen easily on the tip of nugs, which tend to ‘square out’ with multiple tips instead of coming to one narrow tip, clearly showing its ‘banana Hawaiian pot’ Hawaiian sativa lineage (ie google search federation Hawaiian sativa and read the description of the Hawaiian sativa banana buds). Next is the color, which in my experience is not one color but many shades, like a coral reef and very unlike most strains. Next is the smell and taste. Basically, it is the unique smell and taste that makes the strain great. Tropical is the word. I don’t have the cannabible 2 in front of me but if you aren’t sure what plant you have, read Kings description he does a good job of verbalizing this strains very, very unique smell and taste. Fruity punch is a good start, with lime and many other tropical flavors to boot, but that doesn’t do it justice. Coral doesn’t taste like normal pot, or any I’ve had really. Once you smell it once you won’t forget it.
In truth, I think the potency is rather mediocre compared to the big hitters/high potency strains available in the med scene today, which is perhaps why CR never became too popular in the cali med scene. The yield is good to excellent, but it really needs to be done organically to reach its full potential flavor, smell, and look, which then can lead to smell issues (pretty stinky strain), and the strain is a bit unstable prone to hermie too so that all might have something to do with it not being done on a large scale. I have not done CR outdoors, but I would guess it would be fabulous if done organically. Indoors, though, she does just fine indeed, likes a large pot and lots of light, and needs to be organic to be done right.
As for availability, I have not seen a club carry this cut since CCG and their many locations shut down. I would guess it is still floating around here and there somewhere with all the heads around.
I know a lot of what I said has been mentioned, but hopefully I added something to the discussion.
Cheers,
Ceres
more info
Ah it is great to see that the coral reef has not been forgotten. This strain has a special place in my heart and nose. I don’t have much to add, but I will try to fill in some info. First, the lineage: This is a cross of Sagarmartha’s infamous bubbleberry and Federation’s Hawaiian sativa (I provided this info to King, which he printed in the cannabible 3 appendix. Unfortunately, whoever grew the coral reef specimen that was photographed for the cannabible 2 had no idea what the lineage was of the strain they were growing and neither did King). It has no relation to OG kush and that line, nor have I heard it referred to as Jasmine though who knows. The cut (clone only) was distributed to medical patients in the Bay area at least as early as 2002 (but I’m sure even earlier) via Compassionate Caregivers and their subsidiaries in SF etc until they were shut town in recent years. I do not know who bred the coral, I have heard speculation that it could have been created by Ed but nothing to 100% verify if that is indeed true. I am also not surprised that it might have made its way to Santa Barbara as I have picked up cuts at clubs in that area that I’m 99% sure came from Compassionate Caregivers. Can’t say that pic posted is CR or not, it’s hard to tell from that far away but in my experience the banana buds were larger and more obviously thick banana-like.
There are a few distinct, striking characteristics about this strain. One is the distinct, large, banana buds and elongated calyxes (seen easily on the tip of nugs, which tend to ‘square out’ with multiple tips instead of coming to one narrow tip, clearly showing its ‘banana Hawaiian pot’ Hawaiian sativa lineage (ie google search federation Hawaiian sativa and read the description of the Hawaiian sativa banana buds). Next is the color, which in my experience is not one color but many shades, like a coral reef and very unlike most strains. Next is the smell and taste. Basically, it is the unique smell and taste that makes the strain great. Tropical is the word. I don’t have the cannabible 2 in front of me but if you aren’t sure what plant you have, read Kings description he does a good job of verbalizing this strains very, very unique smell and taste. Fruity punch is a good start, with lime and many other tropical flavors to boot, but that doesn’t do it justice. Coral doesn’t taste like normal pot, or any I’ve had really. Once you smell it once you won’t forget it.
In truth, I think the potency is rather mediocre compared to the big hitters/high potency strains available in the med scene today, which is perhaps why CR never became too popular in the cali med scene. The yield is good to excellent, but it really needs to be done organically to reach its full potential flavor, smell, and look, which then can lead to smell issues (pretty stinky strain), and the strain is a bit unstable prone to hermie too so that all might have something to do with it not being done on a large scale. I have not done CR outdoors, but I would guess it would be fabulous if done organically. Indoors, though, she does just fine indeed, likes a large pot and lots of light, and needs to be organic to be done right.
As for availability, I have not seen a club carry this cut since CCG and their many locations shut down. I would guess it is still floating around here and there somewhere with all the heads around.
I know a lot of what I said has been mentioned, but hopefully I added something to the discussion.
Cheers,
Ceres
