Jack Phoenix by Love Genetics
If you were moving clones around the Santa Cruz Mountains back in the 2010s, you probably caught wind of what Love Genetics was doing with Jack Phoenix. This wasn't your run-of-the-mill sativa hybrid. It was an absolute terp machine that they built specifically to inject some serious life into their CBD-rich breeding lines. Don't confuse these guys with the Ohio hemp company One Love Genetics—the original Love Genetics crew were mad scientists when it came to experimental medical hybrids, and Jack Phoenix was their crown jewel for sugary, fruity, and floral aromatics.
What made Jack Phoenix legendary wasn't just how it smoked, but how it bred. The breeders found a couple of standout phenotypes, specifically the #2 and #3 cuts, that passed on some ridiculous candy-like traits. When they took the Jack Phoenix #2 and hit it to their CBD-heavy Sól Love, they created Forbidden Love. That cross effectively shut up all the old heads who swore that CBD strains were destined to taste like dry hay and yard clippings. It proved you could pull heavy medical benefits while still getting a jar that smelled like a candy shop.
Beyond the CBD projects, Jack Phoenix was the backbone for a bunch of killer recreational crosses too. They crossed it with Lemon Skunk to make Lemon Jack for the sweet-and-sour chasers, and smashed the #3 pheno into Trainwreck to create Jaccident. Whether you're running it for the uplifting sativa high or using it as breeding stock to sweeten up a stubborn indica, Jack Phoenix remains a prime example of top-tier California terpene manipulation.
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| Breeder | Love Genetics |
|---|---|
| Type | indica/sativa |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Jack Herer |
| Descendants | Valkyrie, Agent Jack Lavender, Jade, Blaze, Love Genetics - Forbidden Love, Hot Mamma!, Jack Phoenix #3 |
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Growing Jack Phoenix: 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 Jack Herer 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.
Jack Phoenix FAQ
How long does Jack Phoenix take to flower?
Jack Phoenix typically flowers in around 60 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Jack Phoenix an indica or a sativa?
Jack Phoenix is listed as indica/sativa.
What are the parents of Jack Phoenix?
Jack Phoenix was bred from Jack Herer by Love Genetics.
What environment does Jack Phoenix 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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