P94: The Genetic Architect of the Cinderella Story
P94: The Genetic Architect of the Cinderella Story
Strain Overview
Type: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid (94% Sativa / 6% Indica)
Origin: USA (Bred by Mr. Soul of Brothers Grimm)
Lineage: Princess (Clone) x P.88 (Male) -> [Part of the "Cubing" Project]
Role in History: The final genetic step before Cinderella 99
THC Content: 20% – 23%
Dominant Terpenes: Terpinolene, Ocimene, Myrcene
Key Effects: Soaring Cerebral High, Visual distortion, Racing Energy, Creative Bliss
If Princess is the Queen, and Cinderella 99 is the famous daughter, then P94 is the missing link.
P94 (often referred to as Princess 94) is not your average dispensary strain. It is a piece of breeding mathematics brought to life. It represents the fourth generation of Mr. Soul's legendary "Cubing" project—a breeding technique designed to turn a clone-only plant (Princess) into a seed line.
Technically speaking, P94 contains 94% of the original Princess genetics. It is as close as you can get to the original mysterious Jack Herer phenotype in seed form without having the actual clone. While often discussed in history books as a male used to create C99, female phenotypes of P94 are revered as some of the finest, fastest, and most resinous Sativas ever grown.
History and Lineage: The Mathematics of Breeding
To understand P94, you have to understand "Cubing." Mr. Soul wanted to create seeds of the Princess clone, but he didn't have a Princess male (because one didn't exist). So, he had to build one.
The Timeline
Generation 1 (P.50): Princess was crossed with a Shiva Skunk male. The offspring were 50% Princess.
Generation 2 (P.75): A male from the P.50 batch was crossed back to the original Princess clone. The offspring were 75% Princess.
Generation 3 (P.88): A male from the P.75 batch was crossed back to the Princess clone. The offspring were 88% Princess.
Generation 4 (P.94): A male from the P.88 batch was crossed back to the Princess clone. The result was P94.
The Significance: The P94 generation was so genetically stable and so close to the mother that Mr. Soul realized he had finished his work. He took a male from the P94 batch and crossed it to the Princess one final time to create Cinderella 99.
Terpene Profile: The Rotten Pineapple Funk
P94 is famous for intensifying the aroma of the original Princess. While many Sativas smell like lemon or pine, P94 smells like a tropical fruit basket left in a hot car.
Dominant Terpenes
Terpinolene: The primary driver of the scent, offering notes of apples, lilacs, and citrus.
Ocimene: Adds a sweet, woody, and herbaceous layer.
Butyric Compounds: While not terpenes, these compounds are responsible for the distinct "rotten" or "fermented" smell that characterizes the P94/C99 lineage.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: Overwhelmingly loud pineapple and tropical punch, but with a sharp, funky undertone of skunk and fermentation.
The Smoke: Sweet and expansive. It leaves a sugary, fruity coating on the palate that lingers for minutes after the exhale.
Strain Effects: The "Holy Grail" Sativa
P94 is prized because it fixes the biggest problem with Sativas: the wait. Most Sativas take 12 weeks to flower and produce a paranoid high. P94 finishes in 7–8 weeks and produces a "happy" high.
The Experience
The Rush: The onset is instantaneous. It bypasses the body entirely and goes straight to the head.
The Visuals: Like its mother Princess, P94 is known for being "trippy." Colors pop, lights trail, and audio perception is enhanced. It is a very sensory strain.
The Energy: It provides a clean, jitter-free energy. It is fantastic for hiking, dancing, or working on complex creative projects.
The Crash: There isn't one. The high fades gently into a clear-headed state of relaxation.
Warning: It can be too introspective for some. If you have a lot on your mind, P94 might make you over-analyze it.
Growing P94: The Grower's Dream
This strain is the reason indoor Sativa growing became popular in the late 90s. It proved you didn't need a 12-foot ceiling to grow Haze-quality weed.
Growth Traits
Structure: Unlike the lanky Haze ancestors, P94 grows short, bushy, and stocky (thanks to the distant Shiva Skunk influence and the selection for the Princess phenotype).
Speed: It is a sprinter. Some phenotypes are ready in 50 to 55 days.
Resin: It is a "hasher's" strain. The resin heads are massive and plentiful. The plant often looks like it has been dipped in glass.
Stability: Because it has been backcrossed four times, P94 plants are incredibly uniform. Growing 10 seeds will result in 10 nearly identical plants.
FAQ: P94 vs. Cinderella 99
Q: Is P94 different from Cinderella 99? A: Technically, yes. P94 is the generation used to make C99.
P94 = Princess x P.88 Male.
Cinderella 99 = Princess x P.94 Male. However, genetically, they are almost indistinguishable. P94 is often considered the "breeding stock" version, while C99 is the "commercial release" version.
Q: Can I buy P94 seeds? A: Rarely. Most breeders sell C99. However, Brothers Grimm Seeds occasionally releases "Princess 94" or "P94" limited drops for collectors who want that specific generation's expression.
Final Verdict: The Architect
P94 is a legend not just for how it smokes, but for how it was built. It represents the triumph of scientific breeding over random pollen chucking. It captures the soaring, psychedelic soul of the Princess clone and packages it into a stable, fast-flowering seed.
Score: 9.9/10 (The Genetic Masterpiece)