The Cube: The Stabilized Starfighter
The Cube: The Stabilized Starfighter
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (70% Indica / 30% Sativa)
Breeder: Exotic Genetix
Lineage: Starfighter (F1) x Starfighter (Backcrossed/Cubed)
Market Status: The "Genetic Anchor"; The Cube is arguably the most important breeding male in modern American cannabis history. It is the strain that put Exotic Genetix on the map. It is not just a hybrid; it is a "Cubing" project (hence the name) designed to stabilize the legendary, ultra-rare Starfighter genetics. By backcrossing the line multiple times, breeder Mike locked in the specific traits of massive resin production and rock-hard density. The Cube serves as the father for countless hits, including Cookies and Cream, Kimbo Kush (via Starfighter lineage), and Green Ribbon BX.
THC Content: High (20% – 25%)
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene, Humulene
Key Effects: Deep Relaxation, Sedative Calm, "Stoned" Heaviness, Pain Relief
The Cube is the definition of "Frost."
If you look at modern "Exotic" weed—buds that are completely white with trichomes, grow rock hard, and smell like creamy fuel—you are likely looking at a descendant of The Cube. It was created with one goal in mind: to take the ethereal, almost impossible quality of the original Starfighter and make it stable enough to reproduce reliably.
History and Lineage: Saving the Starfighter
The story of The Cube is a lesson in cannabis botany.
The Origin (Starfighter): Created by Alien Genetics, Starfighter (Alien Tahoe OG x Lemon Alien Dawg) was a limited release that became legendary for its insane resin coverage. However, seeds were scarce, and the parents were difficult to access.
The Project: Mike from Exotic Genetix found a pack of original Starfighter seeds. He found a phenomenal male and a phenomenal female.
The "Cubing": Instead of just making more seeds, he engaged in "Cubing"—a breeding technique where a child is crossed back to the parent over multiple generations (Bx1, Bx2, Bx3). This stabilizes the genetics, ensuring that offspring consistently express the desired traits (frost and structure).
The Result: The Cube. A highly stable version of Starfighter that passes on its diamond-like resin production to almost everything it touches.
Terpene Profile: Creamy Fuel and Berries
Because it is a stabilized Starfighter, The Cube carries a distinct, heavy profile that balances sweetness with aggression.
Dominant Terpenes
Caryophyllene (The Spice): The dominant terpene. It provides a heavy pepper and clove base that contributes to the "hard hitting" body stone.
Limonene (The Citrus): Inherited from the Lemon Alien Dawg ancestor, this adds a background of sour citrus and clean fuel.
Myrcene (The Sweetness): Adds a layer of creamy berry and earth.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is thick and dank. It smells of vanilla cream, sour lemon fuel, and earthy pine.
The Smoke: Rich and expansive. It tastes of creamy dough, spicy kush, and a hint of cherry/berry. It is a very "heavy" smoke that coats the mouth.
Strain Effects: The Concrete Blanket
The Cube is not a morning strain. It is a heavy, narcotic Indica designed for the end of the day.
The Experience
The Impact: The high hits with physical force. You feel a heaviness in the eyes and limbs almost immediately.
The Stone: It is a classic "Stoned" feeling. Mental processes slow down, stress evaporates, and you feel perfectly content to sit in one spot for hours.
The Body: The relaxation is profound. It unlocks tight muscles and soothes joints. It is often described as feeling like you are wrapped in a heavy, warm blanket.
The Sedation: As the high wears on, the couch-lock intensifies, usually leading to deep sleep.
Best For: Insomnia, chronic pain, high stress, muscle recovery, and quiet evenings.
Growing The Cube: The Resin Factory
This strain was bred specifically for its growth traits. It is a grower's dream.
Growth Structure
The Structure: It grows Short and Stocky. It has thick, sturdy stems that don't need much support (unlike the lanky Green Ribbon). It looks like a bodybuilder.
The Frost: Extreme. This is its calling card. The trichome production is so heavy that the buds often look white or silver rather than green. Even the fan leaves get covered in resin.
The Yield: Moderate. It prioritizes density and quality over massive volume. The buds are like golf balls—small but incredibly heavy.
The Speed: It finishes flowering in 8 to 9 weeks.
The Stability: Because it is a "Cubed" strain, the phenotype variation is very low. If you pop 10 seeds, you will likely get 10 very similar, high-quality plants.
Grower’s Tip: The Cube is the ultimate strain for Hash Makers. The resin glands are large and detach easily, meaning the return on bubble hash or rosin pressing is significantly higher than average strains.
Final Verdict: The Genetic Anchor
The Cube is cannabis royalty. While you might not see it on every menu today, its DNA is inside the jar of Cookies and Cream or Kimbo Kush you just bought. It is a strain that represents the triumph of breeding—taking something rare and wild (Starfighter) and taming it into a reliable, frost-covered masterpiece. If you are a grower looking for stability and resin, or a smoker looking for a heavy, creamy Indica that hits like a truck, The Cube is the gold standard.
You should choose The Cube if:
You love "Exotic" Frost.
You need Heavy Sedation.
You make Hash/Rosin.
You want Stable Genetics.
Score: 9.6/10 (The Breeder's Masterpiece)