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Staff Strain Report - Jack Herer

Jack Herer, like its namesake, the self -proclaimed Emperor of Hemp, is legendary in its ability to defy expectations and stigmas. If you haven’t sampled it, you’ve probably heard of it. The award winning cross is reputed to be 50% Haze x 37.5% Northern Lights #5 x 12.5% Skunk#1 and if that sounds familiar it’s probably because those are the same strains used in a number of other big-name crosses (including one of my personal favorites Super Silver Haze). The intention of the breeder was to take full advantage of the incredible sativa effect of the Haze, but to shorten its stature and increase the bud density by combining it with an indica.

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The Jack Herer California Cannabis Hemp and Health Initiative - An alternative to Prop 19

“It definitely won’t be on the ballot this November but it’s good to know exactly what the man, widely credited for the launch modern hemp movement had in mind instead of Prop. 19 2010. The California Cannabis Hemp and Health Initiative is set to file again for 2012. They will begin the signature drive November 2011 through April 2012 and they will need to collect 700,000 signatures from registered California voters within the 150 days.”

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