Nerds

Nerds is an indica/sativa variety from Oregon Microgrowers Guild and can be cultivated indoors (where the plants will need a flowering time of ±60 days), outdoors and in the greenhouse. Oregon Microgrowers Guilds Nerds is a THC dominant variety and is/was only available as feminized seeds.

Oregon Microgrowers Guilds Nerds Description

Some strains say it all with their names, and this is one of them. Just like the tangy fruit candies she's named after, Nerds is a sweet hybrid cannabis strain with bold aromas of grapes and ripe berries. Plus, she also packs plenty of THC for a well-balanced effect that elevates the mind while relaxing the body. Keep reading to learn more about the Nerds cannabis strain, its origins, genetics, and more.

History of the Nerds Cannabis Strain

Nerds is a fairly low-key cannabis hybrid allegedly created by Adam Jacques, a breeder based in Eugene, Oregon and previously the leader of the Oregon Microgrowers Guild. Crowned Most Influential Grower in the Northwest by Canna Magazine, Jacques is known to work directly with medical cannabis patients in his local area to help them find strains and products (such as oils) capable of providing tailored relief.

Genetic Lineage of Nerds

Nerds (also known as Nerdz, Nerdz OG, Blue or Pink Nerds) is a hybrid cannabis strain stemming from Strawberry Cough and Grape Ape. Below we'll explore both of these strains and their traits to see what they may have imparted on Nerds.

Strawberry Cough, as its name suggests, is a strain with a pronounced strawberry aroma discovered by beloved grower and breeder Kyle Kushman. Kyle apparently received a young Strawberry Cough clone from a grower in Bridgeport, Connecticut after helping him revamp his grow operation. The clone was tiny, with only two leaves on it, but, according to Kushman, it already reeked of fresh strawberries. Mesmerized by the strain's unique aroma and sharp, focused high, Kyle Kushman handed out free clones of the strain all over the US and has since become permanently linked to the strain. According to Kushman, Strawberry Cough combines genetics from Haze and Strawberry Fields, a unique indica cultivar originating from upstate New York.

Nerds' second parent is Grape Ape. Created by Apothecary Genetics and made popular by Barney's Farm, Grape Ape (also known as Purple Ape) is a heavy indica strain combining Skunk, Afghan, and Mendocino Purps genetics. Known to be fairly fast-flowering, Grape Ape produces dense indica nugs with frosty trichomes, plenty of THC, and sweet grape and gas terpenes. As is to be expected from its name, Grape Ape is known to produce a heavy-handed effect that's deeply relaxing and soothing, leaving users in a happy, hungry, and sleepy daze within minutes of inhaling her sweet smoke/vapor.

Physical Characteristics of Nerds

Nerds plants produce lime green foliage and broad leaves with fat fingers. Vegetative plants seem to have tightly spaced nodes, then stretch notably once flipped to bloom. As they mature, Nerds plants seem to darken nicely and produce fluffy, neon green flowers with wispy orange hairs, purple highlights, and a frosty layer of sticky trichomes.

Properties and Effects of Nerds

Nerds is a potent cannabis variety with varying THC levels. According to some dispensaries, batches of Nerds flowers regularly produce up to 25% THC along with an exotic mix of fragrant terpenes, including caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, ocimene, eucalyptol, humulene, and more. Besides adding to the psychoactive effects of this hybrid, these terpenes also inject Nerds with a sweet, fruity aroma with upfront notes of berries and grapes (reminiscent of both its parents). Users compare the aroma of Nerds to that of sweet fruit punch, combining upfront berry and grape aromas with crisp notes of lemon, oranges, and pineapple. Light her up and Nerds makes for a sweet, flavorful experience whether you burn her in a joint, blunt, bowl, or vape. Her thick smoke is full-flavored and similar to her aroma, boasting upfront berry and fruit notes with a tangy citrus kick.

In terms of effects, Nerds combines the mental stimulus of a sativa with plenty of grounding, indica goodness. After inhaling this strain's sweet smoke, expect to experience a hard hit right between the eyes that elevates the mood before reaching deep down into the rest of the body. Depending on your tolerance, Nerds might leave you functional enough to focus on mundane work tasks or housework, making for a fun mid-afternoon smoke. In general, however, Nerds leaves users in a state of carefree bliss that's ideal for after-work hours or weekends. As her effects progress, Nerds usually leaves users in a drifty, heady daze that's perfect for retiring to bed and enjoying a long, restorative night's sleep. In larger doses or in people with a low tolerance, Nerds may produce a deeply sedative couch-lock.

Uses of Nerds

Nerds is an uplifting, relaxing strain that appeals to recreational smokers looking to enjoy a carefree, happy high. While its effects start off very cerebral, they gradually run down over the body, producing a happy, goofy stone that can be enjoyed:

• After work

• Post-workout

• While walking through the neighborhood

• While watching a sunset

• While relaxing outdoors or by the pool

• On weekends or public holidays

• On staycations

• At relaxed social gatherings with close friends

• While watching movies, gaming, or reading

Given its mix of cerebral and physical effects, Nerds also appeals to medical marijuana patients. According to user reviews, Nerds may appeal to medical cannabis users looking for relief from:

• Pain

• Anxiety

• Stress

• Depression

• Mood disorders

• Insomnia and sleep issues

• ADD/ADHD

• PTSD

As is the case with most modern cannabis strains, Nerds can cause unwanted side effects in some people, especially users with a low tolerance for THC. According to reviews, some of the unwanted side effects produced by the Nerds strain may include:

• Anxiety

• Headaches

• Dry mouth/eyes

• Couch-lock

Cultivation and Production of Nerds

The original Nerds by Adam Jacques seems to never have been sold in seed form. However, other retailers and cannabis seed banks sell their own versions of this strain. Unfortunately, we cannot say how those varieties may compare to the original. According to seed retailers, Nerds seeds produce hardy hybrid plants with a fairly compact structure that perform well indoors and outdoors. Nerds plants may also respond well to training techniques, which may help to promote the growth of their flowers and result in larger yields. Depending on how she is grown, Nerds may produce buds with unique dark purple hues. The exact flowering time and yields of this strain aren't known and may vary depending on where you source your seeds.

Nerds — A Sweet Candy Treat From Oregon

Nerds, as its name suggests, is a sweet and fruity hybrid cannabis variety. While there's little information available about this strain, it was apparently bred by Adam Jacques, founder of the Oregon Microgrowers Guild in Eugene from Strawberry Cough and Grape Ape. Boasting sweet berry aromas and flavors as well as a strong, heavy-handed stone that's both mental and physical, Nerds appeals to a variety of recreational and medical smokers.

• Nerds »»» {Grape Ape x Strawberry Cough} x {Grape Ape x Strawberry Cough} S1
• Grape Ape x Strawberry Cough
  • Grape Ape
    • »»» Grandaddy Grape x Skunk #1
    • Grandaddy Grape
      • »»» Granddaddy Purps x Grape Ape
      • Granddaddy Purps Probably
        • »»» Purple Urkel x Big Bud Probably
        • Purple Urkel
          • Unknown Mostly Indica »»» Mostly Indica
        • Big Bud
          • »»» {Big Bud x NL#1} x Big Bud
          • Big Bud x NL#1
            • Big Bud »»» Indica
            • NL#1 IBL
              • »»» Purest Indica x Afghani probably from Neville IBL
              • Purest Indica
                • Afghani (specified above)
              • Afghani probably from Neville
                • Afghanistan Probably Indica »»» Indica
          • Big Bud »»» Indica
      • Grape Ape
        • Grand Daddy Purple Grape Ape (specified above)
    • Skunk #1
      • Skunk #1
        • Skunk #1
          • »»» {Afghanistan x Colombia} x Mexico
          • Afghanistan x Colombia
            • Afghanistan »»» Indica
            • Colombia »»» Sativa
          • Mexico »»» Sativa
  • Strawberry Cough
    • Strawberry Cough
      • »»» Erdbeer x Unknown Indica, USA
      • Erdbeer
        • »»» Unknown Sativa x Afghanistan Probably
        • Unknown Sativa »»» Sativa
        • Afghanistan Probably »»» Indica
      • Unknown Indica, USA »»» Indica
• Grape Ape x Strawberry Cough (specified above)

Map of the Nerds Family Tree

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