Tina: The Queen of Gas
Tina: The Queen of Gas
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (75% Indica / 25% Sativa)
Breeder: Exotic Genetix
Lineage: Constantine x Triple OG
Market Status: The "Fuel Factory"; Tina is widely recognized as one of the "gassiest" strains ever released by Exotic Genetix. While many modern strains focus on fruit or candy flavors, Tina goes back to the roots of heavy American cannabis: pure, unadulterated chemical funk. She is named for her raw, aggressive potency and her distinct smell, which resembles a garage full of spilled jet fuel and burnt rubber. She is the powerful mother of the famous Falcon 9, proving her dominance as a breeding tool for adding knockout power to any cross.
THC Content: Very High (24% – 29%)
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene, Humulene
Key Effects: Narcotic Sedation, Heavy Physical Stone, Pain Numbing, "One-Hitter Quitter"
Tina is not for the casual smoker.
This strain was bred for one purpose: Potency. It is a throwback to the days when "dank" meant smelling like a skunk fighting a gas pump. It offers zero fruit, zero cake, and zero cookies. It offers a lung-expanding, eye-watering smoke that hits with the force of a freight train. It is a favorite among high-tolerance medical patients who need something stronger than the average dispensary hybrid.
History and Lineage: The OG Pile-Up
Tina is the result of stacking heavy OG Kush genetics on top of each other until the "Gas" meter broke.
The Mother (Constantine): An Exotic Genetix creation (Orange Valley OG x The Cube). While it has "Orange" in the lineage, the Constantine phenotype selected for this cross was all about resin and power. It provides the sturdy structure and the massive trichome heads.
The Father (Triple OG): A legendary three-way cross (Triangle Kush x Constantine x Master Yoda). This is the engine. Triple OG is famous for its devastatingly heavy body stone and distinct fuel aroma.
The Synthesis: By crossing Constantine with Triple OG, Exotic Genetix essentially doubled down on the heaviest traits of the OG family. Tina is the result—a plant that has purged almost all sweetness in favor of raw power.
Terpene Profile: Burnt Rubber and Jet Fuel
If you bring Tina into a room, everyone will know. It has one of the most aggressive "noses" in the game.
Dominant Terpenes
Caryophyllene (The Diesel): The dominant terpene. It provides a sharp, peppery, and chemical aroma that tickles the nose and hits the lungs hard.
Myrcene (The Earth): Adds a heavy base of damp soil and musk, anchoring the volatile gas notes.
Limonene (The Solvent): While citrusy, in this combination, it smells more like lemon floor cleaner or industrial solvent than fresh fruit.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is offensive in the best way possible. It smells of jet fuel, burning rubber, pine sol, and skunk.
The Smoke: Thick, heavy, and expansive. It tastes of chem-dawg funk, spicy earth, and diesel exhaust. It often induces coughing due to the heavy resin content ("cough to get off").
Strain Effects: The Knockout Punch
Tina is a "night-ender." Do not make plans after smoking this.
The Experience
The Impact: The high hits instantly. It feels like a physical weight pressing down on the head and shoulders. The "headband" effect is strong.
The Stone: Within minutes, the cerebral rush turns into a heavy, narcotic fog. Thought processes slow down. Stress and anxiety are obliterated simply because you don't have the energy to care.
The Numbness: It is an incredible painkiller. Users often report a tingling numbness in the extremities.
The Sleep: The experience almost inevitably ends in deep, restorative sleep. It is one of the best strains available for severe insomnia.
Best For: High tolerance users, post-surgery recovery, severe chronic pain, insomnia, and appetite stimulation.
Growing Tina: The Stinky Stretcher
Growers respect Tina because she yields like a champion, provided you can handle the smell.
Growth Structure
The Smell: We cannot emphasize this enough: Carbon filters are mandatory. Tina begins to smell like a skunk in early vegetation and becomes overpowering in flower.
The Colors: She is a dark beauty. In late flower, the leaves turn deep forest green and purple, often appearing nearly black under certain lights.
The Yield: High. Unlike finicky OGs that produce small buds, Tina produces large, golf-ball-sized nuggets that are extremely dense.
The Stretch: She has a medium-high stretch. She will double in size when flipped to flower, so ensure you have vertical space.
The Hardiness: She is tough. She eats heavy (loves high EC) and resists mold well thanks to her resin content, though airflow is still crucial for the dense buds.
The Time: She finishes flowering in 8 to 9 weeks.
Grower’s Tip: Tina is known for her lateral branching. She grows wide. Trellising is highly recommended to support the heavy side branches, which will sag under the weight of the dense, fuel-soaked flowers.
Final Verdict: The Queen of Gas
Tina is a strain for the purist. She rejects the modern trend of dessert flavors and returns to the aggressive, chemical, and earthy roots of American cannabis. She offers a "bag appeal" of dark, frosty nugs and a "nose appeal" that smells like a drag strip. If you are looking for the strongest possible physical sedation and a flavor that puts hair on your chest, Tina is the girl for you.
You should choose Tina if:
You love "Gas/Fuel" profiles.
You have a Very High Tolerance.
You need heavy Pain Relief.
You want High Yields.
Score: 9.5/10 (The Powerhouse Indica)