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Tropical Burst—Seed Junky Genetics, CA, winter 2023

Published on January 1, 2024
large oval marijuana nug resting on its side. nug is mottled mix of light and dark green
Seed Junky Tropical Burst Dec 2023 (David Downs/Leafly)

100 points out of 100

Price: $45/eighth

Batch size: 20-30 pounds

One of Seed Junky Genetics breeder J Beezy’s favorite current smokes, Tropical Burst is basically a perfect Zkittlez. It’s a cross of (Orange Push Pop x Banana Cream Cake) to Zkittlez bx2. So it’s refined Z with more creamy orange and some banana cake. Wow. You can see the Cake in the better size, color, structure and density of Tropical Burst compared to original Z. It’s bigger, more white with resin, and less spongy. The tropical fruit syrup and cake smell bursts from the well-designed mylar bag. It’s really loud, and breaks up dusty, chewy, and like powdered sugar.

It really is a tropical burst that follows through to the full-bodied, ample taste. References here include tropical taffy, orange push pops, and banana cake. The effect is a very strong, deep sativa hybrid—you are high. JBeezy gets creative on it, and you could see diving into a project and getting into a flow state on it. But carrying a Zoom meeting and multitasking is a no-go. Take it with some chores and call me when you’re done. For lovers of Z, Mimosa, Forbidden Fruit, and Sherbanger. I don’t know how you can craft a better bud—100 points, and a legendary way to ring in the New Year.

Seed Junky Tropical Burst Dec 2023 (David Downs/Leafly)
Seed Junky Tropical Burst Dec 2023 (David Downs/Leafly)
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Seed Junky Tropical Burst Dec 2023 (David Downs/Leafly)
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David Downs
David Downs
Leafly Senior Editor David Downs is the former Cannabis Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle. He's appeared on The Today Show, and written for Scientific American, The New York Times, WIRED, Rolling Stone, The Onion A/V Club, High Times, and many more outlets. He is a 2023 judge for The Emerald Cup, and has covered weed since 2009.
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