Aroma & flavour
Lineage · 3 sections
Giant Steps descends from Salvador crossed to Mendo Montage 4 Star. Mexican appears on both parental lines, amplifying the landrace signature. Anchored by Mendo Montage, Crystal Locomotive, Mendo Purps. Profile carries berry, violet, wine grape, vanilla, honey. Body-dominant expression.
Specification · 3 sections
| Generation | F1 First-filial hybrid |
|---|---|
| Stability | hybrid vigor |
| Lean style | body-dominant |
| Lean | 62% indica · 38% sativa |
| Structure | Mostly compact build with moderate internode spacing — indica-leaning architecture, but not a short plant |
| Leaf | Broad-leaf tendency with hybrid variability across the population |
| Flower density | Firm, well-packed flower with some calyx stacking — denser than a true hybrid, short of rock-hard |
| Trichome | Moderate-to-strong trichome production typical of well-bred F1 hybrid genetics |
| Cannabinoid | Dessert-line potency character — sweet-genetic lineages typically deliver substantial THC expression |
| Terpenes | myrcenecaryophyllenelimonene |
| Traits | berryvioletcocoatannicwine grapevanillahoneygrape |
| 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 Mexican-leaning phenos — that heritage appears on both sides and will express most intensely |
| Amplified heritage | Mexican landrace appears on BOTH parental lines — this strain expresses Mexican heritage with amplified intensity vs single-side crosses |
| Foundational signature | Distinct foundational signature: Mendo Montage, Crystal Locomotive, Mendo Purps |
Blends multiple hybrid backgrounds; a broad trait pool to select from.
Moderate — some sibling variation
Low — segregates in the next generation
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
Take huge leaps forward with the Giant Steps from our frost collection.
Choose an assortment of heady herbs, ranging from lime green to dark purples.
Our testers have done a fine job displaying the beauties contained in this cross.
The Giant Steps project began when with the discovery of the most magnificent Salvador, a Trainwreck crossed to the Purple Snowman, which had pink trichomes and snelled like sour apple and cherry blossoms.
Combined with the exotic fruit smells from the Mendo Montage 4 Star male, there is a world of perfume to explore.
With the Giant Steps, flavors range from cotton candy to lychee to grape mixed with a chem/skunk to perfect this herbal delight.
Experience a wave of creative energy and functional excitement.
Find relaxation and mental stimulation without the physical inhibition.
This is great daytime and nighttime herb for a good balanced feel.
Time to start making giant steps!
Medium Yields 8 - 9 weeks Graceful and balanced
Giant Steps descends from Salvador crossed to Mendo Montage 4 Star.
Mexican appears on both parental lines, amplifying the landrace signature.
Anchored by Mendo Montage, Crystal Locomotive, Mendo Purps.
Profile carries berry, violet, wine grape, vanilla, honey.
Body-dominant expression.