Horchata

Looking to indulge in a creamy sweet treat created by one of the most celebrated cannabis breeders of our time? Look no further. Horchata is a delicious indica-dominant hybrid with slightly spiced vanilla aromas/flavors reminiscent of the drink she's named after. Plus, she offers exceptional potency and balanced effects that have helped her outlast her initial 15 minutes of fame. Strain History of Horchata Horchata is sold by a variety of dispensaries and seed banks and breeders. However, the original Horchata strain was created by Chris Lynch during his time at Compound Genetics. Lynch launched Compound Genetics in 2017 and brought the brand to fame with his breeding skills and official partnerships with brands like Cookies and Runtz. Based in California, Compound Genetics is a well-respected seed collective known for its vigorous breeding programs and pheno hunts. Lynch first got introduced to cannabis as a freshman in high school, and moved to the Netherlands in 2004 to connect with Dutch cannabis and coffeeshop culture. It was during this time that Lynch met the breeder Soma (creator of Amnesia Haze and Lavender) and acquired the foundations of the knowledge he applies in his work today. Lynch moved back to the US in 2007 and landed a job as a grower of medical cannabis in Portland, Oregon. In 2013, he was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease—a diagnosis that only fuelled his passion and work ethic even more. Shortly after his diagnosis, Lynch launched Compound Genetics and landed collaborations with Berner from Cookies, which catapulted him to cannabis fame and landed him further collaborations with the rappers Wiz Khalifa and Quavo from Migos. Some of Lynch's most notable creations while collaborating with Berner and Cookies include: • Apples and Bananas • Pave • Blueberry Banana Though he has revealed little information about Horchata, it's believed that Lynch created the strain while still a founding member of Compound Genetics. In 2022, he left Co