Swamp Boys Seeds: The Southern Lords
Swamp Boys Seeds: The Southern Lords
Founded: ~2005 (Formalized later, active since the 90s) Founders: Cornbread Ricky & Krome Location: Florida (The Swamp), USA Specialty: Florida OG Genetics, "The White" Crosses, High-Potency Indica Reputation Tier: S-Class (The Source)
🐊 The Executive Summary
If Cookies is the pop star, Swamp Boys Seeds is the songwriter.
Based in the humid swamps of Florida, founders Cornbread Ricky and Krome are two of the most historically significant figures in American cannabis. They are not famous for "marketing"; they are famous because they hold the original cuts that built the modern industry.
They are the custodians of the Triangle Kush (the mother of all OG Kush) and the creators/finders of The White (the mother of all modern frost). While California gets the credit for the "Green Rush," the Swamp Boys proved that the South has always held the heavyweight belt for potency. They don't chase hype; they supply the genetics that other breeders use to create hype.
🧬 The Differentiator: The "White" & "Triangle" Alliance
The frost meets the fuel.
Swamp Boys Seeds is built on the union of two specific, legendary cuts:
The White (Krome's Cut): Discovered by Krome. This plant changed the game by producing trichomes so thick the buds looked white. It had zero smell (the "stealth" aspect) but unmatched bag appeal. It is the genetic grandmother of Wifi OG and arguably the reason modern weed looks so frosty.
Triangle Kush (Cornbread Ricky's Cut): The Florida-born original OG Kush. Cornbread Ricky is widely cited as one of the key guardians who kept this clone alive since the 90s. It provides the devastating potency and "fuel" flavor that The White lacked.
The Strategy: By crossing these two lines, Swamp Boys created a library of strains that look like The White (Instagram ready) but hit like Triangle Kush (Knockout power).
🚜 Breeding Methodology: The "Swamp" Standard
Swamp Boys breeds for Resistance and Potency.
Humidity Resistance: Breeding in Florida means battling 100% humidity. Swamp Boys genetics are naturally more resistant to mold and rot than many California desert strains, making them excellent for East Coast outdoor growers.
The "Stealth" Factor: Krome originally valued The White because it didn't smell loud, allowing people to grow it without getting busted. While they now breed for terpenes, they often retain that "Silent Killer" quality—weed that doesn't smell until you break it open, then fills the room.
GMO Roots: They are deeply tied to the lineage that led to GMO. Their work with the Chemdawg/Florida lines laid the foundation for the savory/garlic profiles dominating the market today.
🏆 The Strain Catalog (33+ Cultivars)
Swamp Boys' catalog is a mix of Florida heritage and modern power. Below is the authoritative list.
The "White" & "Triangle" Legends (The Foundation)
The White: (Clone Only/S1). The legend. Pure trichome coverage, subtle earth aroma.
Triangle Kush: (Clone Only/S1). The mother of OG. Lemon, pine, and gasoline.
White 99: The White x Cinderella 99. A high-yielding, citrusy sativa hybrid.
Wifi OG (White Fire): The White x Fire OG. (Often associated with OG Raskal, but heavily worked by Swamp Boys).
Triangle Mints: Triangle Kush x Animal Mints. (The lineage that birthed Wedding Cake).
McFly: Sour Queen x Cinderella 99. Old school Florida funk.
Roggen: The White x Bio-Diesel. Named after a town in Colorado. High yield, high fuel.
White on White: The White x The White 91. A double dose of frost.
Krome's White Triangle: The White x Triangle Kush. The perfect merger of the two bosses.
TK 91: Triangle Kush x Chemdawg 91. Two heavyweights colliding.
The "Layer Cake" & Modern Hits
Layer Cake: Wedding Cake x (GMO x TK Skunk). Their massive modern hit. Vanilla frosting and rotting meat.
Guava Jelly: Wedding Cake x GMO/TK Skunk. Sweet tropical fruit with a skunky finish.
Banana Puddintain: Banana OG x GMO/TK Skunk. Ripe banana and savory garlic.
Slayer Cake: Layer Cake x Raz Hex. A heavier, darker version of the cake.
Lemon Royale: Lemon Tree x GMO/TK Skunk. Sharp lemon cleaner mixed with onion soup.
Nookies: GSC (Forum) x The White. The Swamp Boys take on Cookies. Frostier and denser.
Cuban Linx: TK x Nigerian. A high-energy Sativa hybrid with Miami roots.
Legend OG: The "Legend" cut of OG Kush preserved and worked.
Swamp Thing: Triangle Kush x Grandpa’s Breath. Pure swamp funk.
The "Florida" & Rare Lines
Orange Blossom Trail: Old Florida Orange Skunk. Pure citrus zest.
Brick House: Ghost OG x Ozone Kush. Built like a brick house (heavy yield).
Charlotte's Web: (The High CBD strain). Developed by the Stanley Brothers, but Krome/Ricky have deep ties to the Colorado medical movement.
Mojito: Limegerian x Orange Blossom Trail. (Often shared with Cannarado).
Georgia Pine: Killer Queen G13 x William’s Wonder. Watermelon and pine terpenes.
Tina Danza: Triangle Kush x Georgia Pine.
Blockhead: A classic Indica recreated.
Trigerian: Triangle Kush x Nigerian.
Youth in Asia: (White Widow x White Bx) x Orange Blossom Trail.
First 48: The White x Orange Blossom Trail. Named after the crime show.
Kusai: Nookies x Petrol OG.
Maconga: White UChem x (GMO x TK/Skunk).
Summer Breeze: McFly x Orange Blossom Trail.
Daenerys: The White x Fire Alien Kush.
❓ FAQ: Swamp Boys Seeds
Q: Is "The White" the same as "White Widow"? A: NO. This is the biggest misconception. White Widow is an old Dutch strain. The White (Krome's White) is a clone-only cut from Florida/North Carolina found in the 2000s. They are completely different plants. The White is significantly frostier and has less smell.
Q: What is the "GMO/TK Skunk" male? A: This is the secret weapon male used in Layer Cake and Guava Jelly. It combines the savory funk of GMO, the fuel of Triangle Kush, and the yield of Skunk. It adds massive structure and a "rotten" terpene profile to everything it touches.
Q: Are Swamp Boys Seeds expensive? A: They are mid-to-high range. Because they are "Breeder's Gear" (seeds often used by other breeders to find mothers), they command a premium, but they are generally cheaper than hype brands like Seed Junky.
Q: Do they grow well indoors? A: Yes, but they really shine outdoors or in greenhouses where their resistance to humidity gives them an edge over finicky desert strains.
🏁 The Architect's Verdict
Swamp Boys Seeds is the Roots. They are the Southern soul of the industry.
They are the perfect breeder for the OG Kush Purist and the Frost Chaser. If you want to grow the real Triangle Kush or the real White—not a European knockoff—you go to the Swamp Boys. They represent a grittier, funkier, and more potent side of cannabis history than the polished California brands.
Score: 9.6/10 (Historical Significance) Best For: OG lovers, humidity resistance, and "Silent Killer" potency.