HG23 aka Michael Jordan

The HG23 strain is an indica-dominant hybrid. It blends the legendary Kosher Kush with the remarkable Holy Grail Kush.

Breeders created Kosher Kush by backcrossing it, boosting the potency, flavor, and cannabinoid concentrations. Kosher Kush is a two-time Cannabis Cup winner for Best Indica. It’s also called Kosher OG, denoting at least one likely side to its heritage.

Holy Grail Kush repeats the crossbreeding theme. Some call it Holy Grail OG. It blends the OG Kush #18 phenotype and Kosher Kush. This strain is also a Cannabis Cup winner, earning the title of Best Hybrid in 2011. It’s the “holy grail” for growers and smokers.

The A-grade combination of these parents results in HG23 seeds. The “HG” likely refers to its Holy Grail heritage. Number 23 was Micheal Jordan’s iconic shirt number.

Intense flavor profile

Kosher Kush boasts one of the industry’s favorite flavor profiles. It’s also one of the most odorous of OG Kush descendant strains. Breeders combined it with another taste sensation, Holy Grail Kush, to elevate the OG Kush impact.

HG23 seeds grow into pungent cannabis plants typical of their lineage. The flavors are fruity and intense with earthy notes. Limonene provides a lemony zest that peaks in the flowering stage. Myrcene promotes the herbal, floral, and balsamic notes.

Grinding the dried, cured buds exposes their rich forest flavors. This appetizing cultivar balances sweet and savoury profiles. There’s tangy lemon with bitter pine and a hint of diesel.

The first inhale features heavenly sweetness and fruitiness. The exhale sours with woody notes that leave a pine oil, earthy aftertaste. The citrus matures from lemon to a burnt marmalade. The exhale is spicy with tart fruits.

Potent effects and benefits

HG23 feminized seeds grow into potent cannabis buds containing around 80% indica genetics. This strain leans away from the sativa side, with only around 20% influence.

It’s initially uplifting, providing an energetic slam-dunk jolt. Users report a fast-acting euphoric reaction that instantly improves mood.

The cerebral boost stimulates and eases social interaction. Expect to feel thoughtful and engaged as the buzz peaks. Some report tingling, arousal, or focused attention.

An epic genetic lineage and THC levels north of 20% make this a potent proposition. While Michael Jordan seemed to walk on air, this strain may knock you down.

A comprehensive body stone soon starts a slow embrace. Relaxation washes over you, leaving you numb and comfortable.

The calmness slows a racing mind. Ensure you’ve got a snug spot prepared, because couch-lock is a possibility. Arrange snacks, a beverage, and possibly eye drops.

Trials indicate that the terpene myrcene possesses analgesic, sedative, and anti-inflammatory effects. It adds to traditional benefits from THC, CBD, and other compounds in HG23.

Easy to cultivate with heavy yields

HG23 cannabis seeds are feminized, so you don’t need to sex your plants. Fem seeds produce female-only crops with plenty of consumable buds at a 99.9% rate. Grow them indoors, outdoors, or in a greenhouse.

First, germinate your seeds using the paper towel method. They should sprout within five days. Plant them in their permanent medium once each small taproot is around half an inch long.

The first three weeks consist of the seedling stage. Don’t feed the sensitive seedlings until they have three pairs of real leaves. Then, boost growth with a nitrogen-heavy NPK fertiliser. Start with a half dose to avert nutrient burn.

The vegetative stage lasts between 4–16 weeks. Indoor growers can manipulate the length according to height and environmental constraints.

These photoperiod plants respond to the changing seasons. Induce bloom by changing the lighting schedule to 12 hours on and 12 off. Choose a light schedule of 18 hours on and 6 off, or 20 on and 4 off in the flowering phase.

The slender plants are an excellent choice for topping and the Sea of Green (SOG) technique. Some growers say the buds look like cotton candy when they bloom. This glittering prize is covered in trichomes and shines like six championship rings.

Outdoor growers can plant their HG23 feminized cannabis seeds when spring starts. Ensure they enjoy long hours of direct sunlight and minimal wind. Keep an eye out for hermaphrodites. They start flowering after the summer solstice.

Harvest your crop when the plants are mature. Check the trichomes to confirm readiness. It’s too soon if they’re clear. When 50% of them turn cloudy, it means the THC levels are their highest. Amber trichomes denote higher CBN with sedative effects.

Drying can take up to two weeks, depending on humidity and temperature. Apply pressure to the branches. If they snap, they’re dried. Cure the buds in glass jars for 2–4 weeks to improve flavor and potency. It also offers a much smoother smoke.

Expect to secure yields of 14–16 oz./m² (397-454 gr/m2) after 8–9 weeks of flowering.

• Holy Grail Kush x Kosher Kush
• Flowering time: 8-9 weeks
• Yield: 397-454 gr/m2
• Genotype: Mostly Indica

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