Concrete Jungle: AI Simulated Strain
Strain Review: Concrete Jungle (Series C: The Structural Group)
What happens when you breed Gorilla Glue #4 x Mazar? We had to know! Our AI-simulated cannabis breeding AKA The Neural Nursery was built to answer these types of questions!
🧬 Genetic Profile
Designation: Neural-C13
Strain Name: Concrete Jungle
Lineage: Gorilla Glue #4 (Original Josey Whales Cut) x Mazar I Sharif (Landrace Afghan Import)
Type: Indica Dominant Hybrid (80/20)
THC Content: 24% – 26%
Flowering Time: 60 – 65 Days
Yield Potential: High (600g/m²)
🤖 The Origin Story (Architectural Intent)
Concrete Jungle was engineered to push the limits of Biomass Density. One of the physical limits of cannabis cultivation is that buds can only get so dense before they trap moisture and rot (Botrytis). The Neural Engine sought to circumvent this by introducing the genetics of Mazar I Sharif, an ancient Afghan strain that evolved in harsh, arid climates to produce rock-hard flowers with a unique, waxy cuticle that resists moisture penetration.
By crossing this "armor plating" with the resin production and potency of GG4, the algorithm created a phenotype that produces flowers with the density of a stone and the stickiness of superglue. It is "Urban Camouflage"—tough, gritty, and heavy.
🚜 Grower's Field Notes
Difficulty: Intermediate Structure: This plant is a heavy-weight. While Iron Lattice holds itself up, Concrete Jungle requires support. The GG4 influence creates vine-like branches, but the Mazar influence puts lead weights on the end of them.
The "Knock" Test: By Week 7, if you tap a bud with your trimming scissors, it should sound like tapping a piece of hardwood. There is zero give.
Humidity Management: Despite its genetic resistance, physics is physics. Because the buds are so incredibly dense, there is almost no airflow inside the flower. You must keep room humidity below 45% in late flower and ensure massive oscillating airflow. If rot starts, it will destroy the entire cola because the density traps it.
Trimming: A dream. The leaf-to-calyx ratio is low, and the buds are so hard you can tumble trim them without damaging the structure.
👁️ Bag Appeal (Visuals)
Concrete Jungle lacks elegance but commands respect. The buds are dark, olive drab, and shaped like compressed jagged rocks. They are incredibly sticky—the kind of weed that jams up a grinder instantly. When dropped into a glass jar, they make a distinct "clinking" sound, like marbles.
👃 The Palette (Terpenes)
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Pinene, Humulene.
The Nose: Industrial and aggressive. It smells like wet cement, pine solvent, and chocolate hash. It is a heavy, dank smell that feels "thick" in the nose.
The Inhale: Harsh and expanding. This is not a smooth dessert strain; it is a lung-buster. It tastes of diesel fumes and earthy spice.
The Exhale: A distinct flavor of coffee grounds and kush.
⚡ The Effect (The High)
Concrete Jungle is a "Gravity Well."
Onset: It hits the body immediately. Your shoulders drop, your jaw unclenches, and your legs feel heavy.
The Peak: This is pure, unadulterated Indica power. It doesn't offer the euphoria of a Sativa; it offers sedation. It feels like wearing a weighted blanket.
The Utility: The ultimate "end of the shift" weed. It is designed for construction workers, athletes, and manual laborers who need deep physical recovery and sleep.
🏆 The Verdict
Concrete Jungle is the Scale Weight Champion. When you sell by the gram, density matters. A bag of Concrete Jungle looks small, but weighs heavy. It allows dispensaries to fit an ounce into a much smaller jar. It is rugged, potent, and undeniably heavy.