Fall 97 by The Bank Genetics
Any head who spent time following Phish around on tour knows exactly what Fall 97 is all about. Bred by the guys over at The Bank Genetics, this strain pays homage to that legendary run of shows, and man, does it live up to the hype. They took a real-deal cut of Purple Urkle and slammed it into a classic OG Kush, creating a mostly-indica hybrid that hits like a brick wrapped in velvet. It's actually the proud parent of other music-themed heaters like Black Eyed Katy and Reba, acting as a foundational breeding block for some seriously heady genetics.
In the dirt, she behaves exactly how you'd expect a heavy Kush cross to act. The plants stay relatively squat and bushy, forming these dense, golf-ball sized nugs that are absolutely caked in frost. As the temperatures drop near harvest, those Urkle genetics really shine through, painting the buds with deep, vibrant purples and light greens. The nose is a wild ride. You get punched right in the face with this sweet, fruity, almost grape-like aroma, but the exhale leaves a thick, lung-expanding gassy diesel and earthy kush flavor lingering on your palate. It’s the kind of smoke that stinks up your clothes just from having a nug in your pocket.
The high is pure old-school magic. Reviewers and growers constantly describe it as a "brain hug"—it’s heady but not overwhelming, packing a body stone that relaxes every muscle without locking you aggressively to the couch. It usually clocks in around 20-25% THC, making it heavy enough to handle chronic pain or a restless night, but functional enough that you can still hold a conversation around the campfire. It’s just a rock-solid, reliable medicine that brings a heavy dose of nostalgia with every hit.
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Similar strains
| Breeder | The Bank Genetics |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Purple Urkel × OG Kush |
| Descendants | Windu OG, Axilla, Tyrian Kush, Fluff's Travels, Black Eyed Katy, The Bank - Reba, The Bank - Axilla, Ya Mar, Zuul, The Bank - 97 S.A.G.E., Jiboo, ’97 SAGE, Reba |
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Growing Fall 97: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Purple Urkel or OG Kush will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Fall 97 FAQ
Is Fall 97 an indica or a sativa?
Fall 97 is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Fall 97?
Fall 97 was bred from Purple Urkel × OG Kush by The Bank Genetics.
What environment does Fall 97 like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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