{"id":1531,"date":"2021-10-04T16:54:26","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T16:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/wp-home\/?p=179545"},"modified":"2021-10-04T16:54:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T16:54:26","slug":"5-cannabis-breeders-to-follow-on-instagram-for-hot-new-strains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=1531","title":{"rendered":"5 cannabis breeders to follow on Instagram for hot new strains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>  <title>5 cannabis breeders to follow on Instagram for hot new strains &#8211; Leafly<\/title>     <!-- This is Index Exchange, a script\/\/3rd-party integration that interjects GAM. It needs to be 'ahead' of GTM in the DOM, which comes from Cephalopod. GTM loads GAM. 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You&#8217;re not old enough to use Leafly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hidden age-gate__loading\">Redirecting you to<span class=\"redirect-domain\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-xs mt-auto\">By accessing this site, you accept<br \/>\nthe <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"tou-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/terms-of-use\">Terms of Use<\/a><br \/>\nand <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"pp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container my-xl\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col md:col-9\" id=\"article-content\">\n<p>With a new weed strain popping up seemingly every single day, it can be difficult to know who has the true real deal Holyfield Louisiana sweet heat dropping consistently, or what\u2019s going to be the next big hype strain. How do you keep up with the best new strains in cannabis?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, social media exists and is the best way to know who\u2019s creating what, and more importantly, when and where those new products will debut.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>That said, here are some of the best breeders creating some of the best cannabis genetics today.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-seed-junky-genetics\">Seed Junky Genetics&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Famous strains: Wedding Cake, Ice Cream Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"A picture of an Ice Cream Cake flower bud with purple leaves in a Salinas, CA greenhouse at Paradiso Gardens. (Courtesy Paradiso)\" class=\"wp-image-171174 has-ll lazyload\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/5-cannabis-breeders-to-follow-on-instagram-for-hot-new-strains-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/5-cannabis-breeders-to-follow-on-instagram-for-hot-new-strains-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/5-cannabis-breeders-to-follow-on-instagram-for-hot-new-strains-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/5-cannabis-breeders-to-follow-on-instagram-for-hot-new-strains-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Ice Cream Cake. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As far as top names in the genetics game go, right now there isn\u2019t a single one that rings off as loud as California\u2019s Seed Junky Genetics. So many heavy-hitters that we are all smoking right now were created by that boy JBeezy, a famous cannabis geneticist who has been in this game for over 15 years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Seed Junky has created <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/wedding-cake\">Wedding Cake<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/ice-cream-cake\">Ice Cream Cake<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/jealousy\">Jealousy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/la-kush-cake\">LA Kush Cake<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/kush-mints\">Kush Mints<\/a>, and\u2014I mean, do I really need to keep going? He is also co-owner of The Minntz, in collaboration with Cookies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Right now, Jealousy is starting to bubble up as a highly coveted and demanded strain. I knew it would way back at the top of 2021 when I first saw him putting out pics of the cultivar on Instagram.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To know what cultivars and flavors are coming next from him, as well as potential seed drops, peep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/seedjunkygenetics_jbeezy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JBeezy\u2019s main page<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/seedjunkygenetics_jbeezy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">his backup page<\/a>. Right now, both accounts have been pretty much wiped of cannabis strains and flower shots, probably because Instagram has been on an absolute rampage of shutting down cannabis accounts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/growing\/what-is-cannabis-breeding\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>Cannabis Breeding: How Are New Strains Created?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-powerzzzup\">Powerzzzup<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Famous strains: Cereal Milk, Gary Payton<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CSFLzlfJLFT\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\"><\/blockquote>\n<p>Kenny Powers of Powerzzzup Genetics is another long-time breeder from the Bay Area who\u2019s been moving heavy in the game for a cool minute now. He\u2019s an OG Cookie Fam member and the mastermind behind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/cereal-milk\">Cereal Milk<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/gary-payton\">Gary Payton<\/a>, two strains from Cookies that have absolutely blown up in the past couple of years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Especially that Gary Payton, oooohweee. First time I smoked that GP was in April of 2020 and it instantly put me into a super cerebral high and extremely good mood. I\u2019ll never forget looking at that joint like \u201cOh wow, that\u2019s how Cookies getting down out here?\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As far as what\u2019s coming next from Powerzzzup, it looks like he\u2019s gearing up for a big drop of a cultivar\/flavor named 2090 Shit. Something futuristic. Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/powerzzzup\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Powerzzzup\u2019s Instagram<\/a> to see when, where, and how you can cop it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-compound-genetics\">Compound Genetics&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Famous strains: White Runtz, Apples &amp; Bananas<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CSiBDy3pI8k\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\"><\/blockquote>\n<p>Founded by breeder Christoper Lynch, Compound Genetics out in California is the creator of bangers like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/jet-fuel-gelato\">Jet Fuel Gelato<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/orange-apricot\">Legend Orange Apricot<\/a>\u2014parent strain of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/flavor-crystals\">Flavor Crystals<\/a>, one of the best strains I\u2019ve ever smoked. They\u2019ve also collaborated in breeding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/apples-and-bananas\">Apples &amp; Bananas<\/a> with Cookies and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/white-runtz\">White Runtz<\/a> with Runtz.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While known for dropping absolute heaters in the flower game, what I really rock with about Compound is how Lynch stays connected to hip-hop culture, which is pretty damn important. Any strain that takes off with rappers is immediately in high demand from the stores.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Peep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/compound_genetics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compound\u2019s Instagram<\/a> and you\u2019ll see him dropping packs to people like 2 Chainz and Young Dolph. Compound also called with Cookies to bring forth Quavo\u2019s Pav\u00e9 strain.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/learn\/growing\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>Leafly\u2019s guide to growing marijuana<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-exotic-genetix\">Exotic Genetix&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Famous strains: Cookies and Cream, Grease Monkey<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BiR5FXnlEcM\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\"><\/blockquote>\n<p>Mike from Exotic Genetix out in Tacoma, Washington really does this breeding shit. Like, really, really does this. He\u2019s been in the game since the medical days and he\u2019s famous for creating more strains than I can really name: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/cookies-and-cream\">Cookies and Cream<\/a> put him on the map, but also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/grease-monkey\">Grease Monkey<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/rainbow-chip\">Rainbow Chip<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/strawberries--cream\">Strawberries &amp; Cream.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So anytime I see him come with a new seed drop, I anxiously await the time it\u2019ll take growers to get it in and out of their gardens, onto shelves, and into my king size Ultra Slim Vibes rolling papers (the best ones, by the way).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Currently, he\u2019s dropping a fresh line of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CTmpwnXlgSZ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Red Runtz crosses<\/a> with popular strains like Apple Fritter and Biscotti. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/exoticgenetix_not_a_fake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peep his Instagram<\/a> for details on their September rollout.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-archive-seed-bank\">Archive Seed Bank<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Famous strains: Face Off OG, Do-Si-Dos<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"Do-si-dos (David Downs\/Leafly)\" class=\"wp-image-175418 has-ll lazyload\" width=\"512\" height=\"415\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/5-cannabis-breeders-to-follow-on-instagram-for-hot-new-strains-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/5-cannabis-breeders-to-follow-on-instagram-for-hot-new-strains-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/5-cannabis-breeders-to-follow-on-instagram-for-hot-new-strains-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/5-cannabis-breeders-to-follow-on-instagram-for-hot-new-strains-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Do-Si-Dos. (David Downs\/Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Archive Seed Bank is a legend when it comes to breeding cannabis strains. They\u2019re one of the longest running seed banks, with decades under their belt. They\u2019re based in Portland, OR, but the Archive genetics can be found all up and down the West Coast.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re famous for creating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/face-off-og\">Face Off OG<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/do-si-dos\">Do-Si-Dos<\/a>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/duct-tape\">Duct Tape<\/a>, which feels like the newest rendition of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/original-glue\">GG#4<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/rainbow-belt\">Rainbow Belts<\/a> from them is already bubbling up as one of the next big strains, especially for hashmakers. Recently, a friend from Refine, an extractor out in Seattle, Washington, told me to keep my eyes peeled for its emergence over the next year or so. You can too, by following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/archiveseedbank\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Archive Seed Bank on Instagram<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, if you\u2019re looking for clones to grow yourself at home from this genetics juggernaut, <a href=\"https:\/\/archiveseedbank.com\/product-category\/j-clones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">their website<\/a> says Breeders cuts are coming soon. Because they\u2019ve all sold out. Because that\u2019s how high quality and in high demand Archive Seed Bank strains are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"author-box\" class=\"p-lg my-xxl bg-white rounded border border-light-grey elevation-low\">\n<div class=\"mb-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/5-cannabis-breeders-to-follow-on-instagram-for-hot-new-strains.jpg\" alt=\"Dant\u00e9 Jordan's Bio Image\" class=\"lazyload inline-block mr-md rounded-full border border-light-grey\"> <\/p>\n<p>Dant\u00e9 Jordan<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"text-sm\">Dant\u00e9 Jordan is a former member of the Leafly Subject Matter Expert team, and current freelance writer, video producer, and media consultant specializing in cannabis culture, strains, products, education, and everything else related to that lil\u2019 green flower. Contact him at smokingwithdante on Instagram, or dantenetworks(at)gmail(dotcom). 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