Median THC
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Flowering
67 days
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating
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Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide
Indica 50%Sativa 50%
Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.
Genetics & Lineage
Breeder releases (1)
| Breeder | THC | Flowering | Seeds | Rating |
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| South Fork Seed Collective | — | 67d | regular | — |
About Merit Badge
Care for this late finishing plant through the end of its cycle and you’re rewarded with the potent and popular Merit Badge. This take on the popular Girl Scout Cookie genetic combines the stabilizing force of our proven Chemdawg bc3 male and the Forum cut of GSC. Cookie dominates the cross in both coloring and flavor, often creating a distinct taste of spicy cookie dough with a hint of fuel in the background. Hash producers are particularly fond of this resin-laden strain, and they are coming back for more. As the Merit Badge plants mature, the flowers become tightly packed and begin to show off purple and pink highlights. You’ll need to watch for mold in these dense buds as harvest time nears, and make adjustments when needed, particularly outdoors. Prepare for this plant to get to an above average height with buds that can reach the size of golf balls. The Chemdawg bc3 male helps make Merit Badge easier to clone and more stable. Several farmers grew out the Merit Badge in 2015 with great success and they realized it wasn’t just any Cookie. They have come back for more this year, so pick yours up before this batch is gone! INDOOR HARVEST TIME: 63-70 Days
OUTDOOR HARVEST TIME: Oct
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Merit Badge?
Merit Badge comes from Girl Scout Cookies × Chemdawg.
Is Merit Badge indica or sativa?
Merit Badge is classified as indica/sativa hybrid.
How long does Merit Badge take to flower?
Merit Badge flowers in about 67 days.
Is Merit Badge available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Merit Badge is offered as: regular.