Aroma & flavour
Lineage · 3 sections
Cardinal descends from Crimson Crush crossed to Amethyst. Brazilian, Indian Kerala, Mexican appears on both parental lines, amplifying the landrace signature. Anchored by Mendo Montage, Crystal Locomotive, Grape Stomper OG. Profile carries berry, wine grape, violet, pine, tropical. Indica-dominant expression.
Specification · 3 sections
| Generation | F1 First-filial hybrid |
|---|---|
| Stability | hybrid vigor |
| Lean style | indica-dominant |
| Lean | 66% indica · 34% sativa |
| Structure | Compact, bushy build with dense internodes — indica architecture from the foundational lineage |
| Leaf | Broad-leaf morphology likely dominant; wide fan leaves with rounded fingertips |
| Flower density | Dense, weighty flower formation — solid bud structure with tight calyxes |
| Trichome | Moderate-to-strong trichome production typical of well-bred F1 hybrid genetics |
| Cannabinoid | Heavy THC character — fuel/kush/OG lineage carries traditional potency markers |
| Terpenes | myrcenecaryophyllenelimonene |
| Traits | berrywine grapevioletpinetropicaloggrapekush |
| Effect — head | Mellow, dreamy cerebral arc — settling rather than racing |
| Effect — body | Deep relaxation, weighted limbs, sleep-leaning at higher doses |
| Duration | Long, sustained finish — indica genetics extend the experience |
| Time of day | Evening / nighttime — settling rather than activating |
| Cultivation | Indoor-friendly compact build · suits SOG and ScrOG technique |
| Expected variation | high variation — every seed is a unique cross of two distinct parents; select your keeper |
| Select for | Phenos expressing dominant Mendo Montage traits will be most expressive |
| Amplified pheno | Hunt for Brazilian-leaning phenos — that heritage appears on both sides and will express most intensely |
| Amplified heritage | Brazilian landrace appears on BOTH parental lines — this strain expresses Brazilian heritage with amplified intensity vs single-side crosses |
| Foundational signature | Distinct foundational signature: Mendo Montage, Crystal Locomotive, Grape Stomper OG |
Related-parent cross (linebreeding)
Parents share close ancestry; reinforces the shared line, exposes some recessives.
Moderate — leans to the shared line
Moderate — partially fixed
This cross can express phenotypes found in neither parent. Expect standouts among the population — worth popping extra seeds and selecting hard.
Active protein targets measured in PubChem BioAssay — what this cultivar’s compounds act on, with binding potency. Measured and cited, never modelled.
NFE2L2 (Potency 69µM), HSPB1 (Potency 23µM)
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NFE2L2 (Potency 1122µM), AR (Potency 28µM)
The record · 3 sections
A gem fit for the Divine.
The Cardinal shines with resplendent rays from heaven.
The soothing vibrations usher in vision of glory.
Cardinal — dedicated to the Most High.
We selected the Crimson Crush and Amethyst in sunlight.
Both Crimson Crush and Amethyst are original selections.
The Crimson Crush leaves a touch of astringent lemon mixed with berry essences.
The deep purple fuel of the Amethyst will balance the fruity high notes.
Every phenotype is a gem worthy of divinity.
Cardinal descends from Crimson Crush crossed to Amethyst.
Brazilian, Indian Kerala, Mexican appears on both parental lines, amplifying the landrace signature.
Anchored by Mendo Montage, Crystal Locomotive, Grape Stomper OG.
Profile carries berry, wine grape, violet, pine, tropical.
Indica-dominant expression.