Saturday, January 17, 2026

Bodhi Seeds: The Naturalist

Bodhi Seeds: The Naturalist

Bodhi Seeds Review

Founded: ~2010 Founder: Bodhi (B) Location: Santa Cruz, California, USA Specialty: Genetic Preservation, Open Pollination, "Male" Breeding Lines, Regular Seeds Reputation Tier: S-Class (The People's Champion)

🌿 The Executive Summary

If Compound Genetics is the "Hype," Bodhi Seeds is the Soul.

Bodhi (known simply as "B") is perhaps the most respected figure in the underground breeding community. He operates with a philosophy completely antithetical to the modern corporate cannabis world. There is no flashy marketing, no feminized "S1" cash grabs, and no $500 packs. His motto, "Plant More Seeds," reflects a mission to preserve the genetic diversity of the plant rather than restrict it.

Bodhi is famous for travelling the world to collect rare landraces and heirlooms (often documented on forums like Breedbay and Overgrow). He then crosses these ancient mothers with specific, elite males to create hybrids that offer a spiritual, medicinal complexity often missing in modern "Candy Gas" strains. He is the breeder for the grower who wants to feel a connection to the plant.

🧬 The Differentiator: The "Male" Library

The backbone of the underground.

While most breeders chase the latest "Clone-Only" female to reverse, Bodhi focuses on Males. He builds entire breeding seasons around a specific male plant, which imparts a distinct "Vibe" to everything it touches.

  1. Appalachia (Green Crack x Tres Dawg): Adds vigor, funk, and a "happy" soaring high.

  2. Snow Lotus (Afgooey x Blockhead): Adds massive resin, structure, and notes of dark berries and cream.

  3. 88G13 Hashplant (Mr. Dank's Cut): An old-school lethal Indica male that adds extreme density, earthiness, and narcotic potency.

  4. Wookie (Lavender x Appalachia): Adds unique terpenes of lavender, grapefruit, and distinct "munchies" effects.

🚜 Breeding Methodology: The "Open Source" Ethos

Bodhi operates like an open-source software developer.

  1. Regular Seeds Only: 99% of Bodhi's catalog is Regular (Male/Female). He believes this is essential for the long-term health of the species, allowing home growers to find males and make their own seeds (which he encourages).

  2. Affordability: Despite being S-Class genetics, Bodhi packs rarely cost more than $70. He refuses to participate in the "hype tax."

  3. Holistic Selection: Bodhi selects for Effect first. He is looking for "medicine"—plants that heal the body or expand the mind—rather than just plants that look good on Instagram.

🏆 The Strain Catalog (33+ Cultivars)

Bodhi’s catalog is vast and rotating. Below is the authoritative list, categorized by the Male used in the cross.

The Appalachia Line (The "Happy" Hybrids)

  1. Sunshine Daydream (SSDD): Bubbashine x Appalachia. The icon. Butter, blueberry muffins, and pure joy.

  2. Lucky Charms: The White x Appalachia. Frost-covered, marshmallow-scented, and potent.

  3. Blue Sunshine: Blue Dream x Appalachia. A beefed-up, happier version of Blue Dream.

  4. Thunder Wookie: Wookie 15 x Appalachia. A rare clash of his two favorite males.

  5. Tigermelon: (Vietnamese x Cream) x Appalachia. Exotic melon terpenes.

  6. Prayer Tower: Lemon Thai x Appalachia. High-energy temple incense weed.

  7. Angelica: Hell's Angel OG x Appalachia. A soaring, citrusy OG hybrid.

The Snow Lotus Line (Resin & Berry)

  1. Goji OG: Nepali OG x Snow Lotus. Named after the berry. Tastes like red fruit punch and licorice.

  2. Snow Wookie: Wookie x Snow Lotus. Lavender, mint, and berries.

  3. Granola Funk: GSC (Forum Cut) x Snow Lotus. A funky, earthy, granola-bar take on Cookies.

  4. Mothers Milk: Nepali OG x Appalachia. (Often attributed here or Appalachia line). Milk powder and fruit.

  5. Lotus Larry: Larry OG x Snow Lotus. Lemon candy dipped in cream.

  6. Black Raspberry: Goji OG x Wookie (or similar lineage depending on drop). Dark berry syrup.

  7. Ancient Og: Iranian Landrace x Snow Lotus. Robust, earthy, and ancient strength.

The 88G13 Hashplant Line (The Heavy Indicas)

  1. Black Triangle: Triangle Kush x 88G13HP. The heaviest OG cross on the market. Pure sleep.

  2. More Cowbell: GSC (Forum) x 88G13HP. Solves the GSC yield issue. Dense, cookie-hash.

  3. DLA 5 (Deep Line Alchemy): Kashmiri x 88G13HP. Pure landrace hash plant power.

  4. Hashplant D: Chemdawg D x 88G13HP. Rotten fuel mixed with earthy hash.

  5. Babylon Mist: Amnesia Haze x 88G13HP. A confused but beautiful Sativa/Indica clash.

  6. Lavender Jack: Jack Herer x 88G13HP. Spicy floral incense.

  7. Imperial Majesty: Legends OG x 88G13HP. Royal kush flavor.

  8. Phone Home: Triangle Kush x Wookie x 88G13HP.

The Wookie Line (Lavender & Terps)

  1. Wookie Orgasm: Wookie 15 x (Unknown). A fan favorite with intense lavender/grapefruit aroma.

  2. Sun Ra: SFV OG x Wookie. A spiritual OG cross.

  3. Space Monkey: GG4 x Wookie. Glue funk mixed with lavender.

  4. Soul Mate: Goji OG x Wookie. Combining his two best terpene profiles.

  5. Terpenado: Strawberry Milk x Wookie. An explosion of fruit terpenes.

  6. Pinball Wizard: Super Silver Haze x Wookie. Electric energy with a calming finish.

The Landrace & Rare Projects

  1. Vietnam Black: A preservation of the legendary 70s Sativa.

  2. Kashmir: A pure Himalayan Indica landrace.

  3. Dragonsblood Hashplant: A unique strain that "bleeds" red sap (dragon's blood).

  4. Ethiopian Banana: A pure African Sativa with banana terpenes.

  5. Syrian: A preservation of a rare Syrian landrace.

  6. Temple: Super Silver Haze x Williams Wonder.

❓ FAQ: Bodhi Seeds

Q: Where can I buy Bodhi Seeds? A: Bodhi does not sell direct. He works with specific US seed banks known for their integrity, most notably Great Lakes Genetics (GLG), JBC Seeds, and Speakeasy Seedbank. Warning: Be careful of European "bulk" sites claiming to sell Bodhi; they are often fakes.

Q: Why "Regular" seeds only? A: Bodhi believes that Feminization (spraying chemicals to reverse sex) weakens the genetics over time. He creates seeds the "natural" way to ensure vigor and to allow you to find a male keeper if you want to breed.

Q: What is "Nierika"? A: This is Bodhi's specific sub-label for pure Landrace Preservation. If you see a pack labeled "Nierika," it is an open-pollination of a landrace (like Punjab or Acapulco Gold) with zero hybridization.

Q: Is Bodhi Seeds the same as "Green Bodhi"? A: No. This is a common confusion. Bodhi Seeds (Bodhi / B) is the Santa Cruz breeder of Sunshine Daydream. Green Bodhi is a separate breeder (John Bayes) based in Oregon. Both are respected, but they are different entities with different genetics.

🏁 The Architect's Verdict

Bodhi Seeds is the Monk. He represents the soul of the culture.

He is the perfect breeder for the Soul Searcher and the Mother Plant Hunter. If you are tired of generic, high-THC poly-hybrids that all taste the same, grow Bodhi. You will find smells you didn't know existed (milk, blood orange, lavender, baby powder) and effects that feel like a warm hug rather than a panic attack.

Score: 10/10 (Integrity) Best For: Finding unique "Keeper" mothers, Breeding projects, and Organic growers.