E85

E85 is a rare cannabis strain originating from Oakland, California. Like many renowned strains, its exact genetic origins aren't known. Nonetheless, its strong effects have gained it a lot of popularity among both recreational and medical users. Below, we take an in-depth look at E85, its origins, genetics, effects, and much more. History of E85 E85 is a hybrid strain bred by Grandiflora Genetics. Founded in 2008 by grower and breeder Mark McCafferty, Grandiflora markets itself as Oakland's #1 luxury cannabis brand. With a big focus on cannabis culture and hunting down unique phenotypes, McCafferty soon took local rapper Prada under his wing as a brand ambassador. However, Grandiflora really took off in 2018 when one of McCafferty’s unique strain drops (which he orchestrated via Instagram) caught the attention of Cookies founder, Berner. Soon after, Cookies and Grandiflora announced a partnership to collaborate on a variety of strains. Besides E85, a fruity hybrid stemming from some beloved Cali genetic lines, Grandiflora also created: • Blue Limonene • MGM • The Doggy Bagg • Minnit Made • Grandi Melon • Hectane E85 was one of the strains created by Grandiflora in collaboration with Cookies, and was widely commercialized under the Cookies brand. Ever since its creation, E85 has been very elusive, available only in small batches from select dispensaries and fetching high prices. Genetic Lineage of E85 E85 has mysterious genetic origins—some sources claim it's a cross of Lemon Cherry Gelato and Runtz, while others say it's a combination of Wedding Cake and Project 4516. Below we'll explore all of these strains in more detail to see how their genetics may have impacted those of E85. Genetic Variation 1 — Lemon Cherry Gelato x Runtz Lemon Cherry Gelato, as its name suggests, is a unique Gelato variety created by Backpack Boyz in Los Angeles. Unlike the original Gelato #42 (Sunset Sherbet x Thin Mint Cookies), Lemon Cherry Gelato allegedly stems from Sunset Sherbet and G