Guide to Elev8 Seeds Strains for Cannabis Growers and Collectors

Elev8 Seeds cannabis strains have become quite popular in recent years due to their emphasis on strong terpene profiles, dessert flavors, and hybridization. This collection consists of several of their most popular strains including classic genetics crossed with newer dessert heavy varieties. Hopefully you’ll find something interesting in this collection whether you are a cannabis collector or experienced grower.

You’ll find fruity hybrids, creamy dessert phenomes, and fuel forward options among Elev8’s seed offerings. Let’s dive into the specifics for each below.

Overview of Elev8 Seeds

Elev8 Seeds strains tend to have the following qualities:

• Extremely high terpene expressions and flavor focus
• Balanced hybrid genetic with even growth patterns
• Creamy dessert flavors like cherry, apple, candy, cookie dough, and berries
• Gas and diesel notes in certain hybrids
• Focus on resin production and genetics that appeal to cannabis collectors
• Inclusion of popular hybrids like Runtz, Gelato, Biscotti, and Cherry Pie

Visit the Leafly Cannabis Guide for general information on cannabis strains or the Wikileaf Strain Database for in-depth guides on specific genetics.

Popular Elev8 Seeds Varieties

Apple Fritter x Runtz

Combining two of the most popular dessert strains creates Apple Fritter x Runtz. Expect sweet flavors of apple pastry from the Apple Fritter genetics and candy flavoured buds with a smoother finish from Runtz. This hybrid tends to grow very even and is a favorite among growers for its beautiful buds as well.

• Flavor: sweet apple pastry, candy, earth
• Aroma: fruity dessert, cream
• Type: Hybrid

Baked Apple Cherries (Apple Fritter x Cherry Pie)

Sweet and fruit forward, this cross leans heavily into the smells and flavors of baked cherries and apples. It’s a great option for collectors who love dessert style terpene combinations.

• Flavor: baked cherry, apple pie, sweet cream
• Aroma: fruit pastry, sugary spice
• Type: Hybrid

Cherry Pie x White Truffles

A juicy and sweet hybrid that blends fruity flavors with deeper earthy and woodsy truffle flavors. White Truffles add complexity to the overall aroma of this strain.

• Flavor: cherry, earthy truffle, spice
• Aroma: fruity musk, cream
• Type: Hybrid

Forbidden Runtz (Runtz of Eden)

If you love sweet candy flavors with just a hint of tropical something extra, try Forbidden Runtz. This strain has become one of the best options from the Runtz lineage when it comes to looking cannabis buds.

• Flavor: tropical candy, sweet fruit, light diesel
• Aroma: sugary fruit
• Type: Hybrid

Gelatomo

A creamy indica leaning hybrid with dessert style flavors thanks to its Gelato genetics. Many growers love the relaxing aroma this strain produces.

• Flavor: creamy gelato, sweet berry, light vanilla
• Aroma: dessert cream, fruit
• Type: Indica leaning

Giscotti (Gelato x Biscotti)

Giscotti blends together two of the most legendary cannabis dessert strains. The resulting genetics have strong cookie flavors and a nice creamy aftertaste.

• Flavor: sweet cookie dough, cream, spice
• Aroma: baked goods, light fuel
• Type: Hybrid

Inked Up Cherries

This cherry dominant hybrid leans into the sweetness of the fruit while incorporating dark, bold undertones into the aroma.

• Flavor: dark cherry, sweet fruit, earth
• Aroma: strong fruit sweetness
• Type: Hybrid

Nerds Rope S1

Candy flavoured strains have taken the cannabis world by storm over recent years. Nerds Rope S1 leans into sweet tangy flavor with tons of sugary terpenes.

• Flavor: candy fruit, sweet and tart, sugar
• Aroma: fruity candy
• Type: Hybrid

Pink Slurpee

Smooth and sweet just like the drink it’s named after, Pink Slurpee has strong indica leanings and creamy dessert flavors.

• Flavor: berry slushie, cream, sugar
• Aroma: sweet fruity drink
• Type: Indica

Prime8 Fuel

Prime8 Fuel leans more toward the diesel side than most hybrids you will find from Elev8 Seeds. If you love strong gas aromas, this strain will fit the bill nicely.

• Flavor: diesel, earth, sweetness
• Aroma: fuel, spice
• Type: Hybrid

Sour Pop (Sour Apple x OMFG)

Sour Apple by itself offers crisp and sharp apple flavours. By combining it with OMFG, you get a funky dank undertone that creates a nice contrast when you take a hit.

• Flavor: sour apple, citrus, funk
• Aroma: fruity, tangy, earth gas
• Type: Hybrid

Diesel Butter (Sour Apple x White Truffles)

Diesel butter is also known as Apple Truffles. As you may have guessed it blends the flavor of sour fruit with creamy diesel notes.

• Flavor: sour apple, cream, diesel
• Aroma: buttery fuel, fruit
• Type: Hybrid

Growing Tips for Elev8 Seeds

All Elev8 Seeds strains tend to have similar growth patterns with the following being the most common:

Medium to aggressive growth habits
Excellent lateral growth with many hybrid strains
Very resinous and ideal for collectors
Prefers to be grown indoors to really maximize terpene profiles
Average to slightly above average flower times for most phenotypes

When grown in ideal conditions, most strains from Elev8 unlock their highest terpene potentials. Learn more about growing cannabis with the Cannabis Growing Guide.

THC Levels and Effects

While THC levels will vary from phenotype to phenotype, as well as depend on how you grow your plant, most Elev8 Seeds strains would fall within the moderate to high THC ranges you’ll find for modern hybrids.

Expect effects such as:

• Even minded relaxation and hybrid style effects
• More relaxing and body friendly effects from indica leaning strains
• Uplifting and happy effects from fruitier hybrids

Terpenes and flavor play a big role in the overall experience of most of these strains, especially dessert and candy strains.

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