C99 Nysd X Tuna Kush by Scott Family Farms
Cinderella 99 × New York Diesel × Tuna Kush
C99 Nysd X Tuna Kush is a modern hybrid from Scott Family Farms, blending East Coast diesel characteristics with West Coast kush and tropical sweetness. This cultivar offers a balanced indica-sativa experience, aiming for a euphoric onset followed by a deeply relaxing body sensation.
Appearance
Flowers typically present as dense, spear-shaped or golf-ball clusters with a prominent calyx structure. Bracts may develop fox-tailing under intense light, while more restrained lighting results in conventional bud formation. The strain generally features a high calyx-to-leaf ratio, simplifying post-harvest trimming. Expect colors ranging from deep lime to forest green, sometimes with anthocyanin streaks, and pistils that start as vivid tangerine and mature to copper tones. Trichome heads are typically large and capitate-stalked.
Aroma & Flavor
The aroma is a complex blend, initially presenting diesel and citrus notes with an underlying kush spice and earthy sweetness. Depending on the phenotype, top notes can include pineapple rind, grapefruit zest, or green mango, complemented by mid notes of petrol, sour lime, and a subtle floral or lavender hint. Upon breaking apart the buds, a strong gas aroma emerges, often with peppery and saline or oceanic undertones from the Tuna Kush lineage. Some expressions may also carry a vanilla or candied sweetness reminiscent of C99. The flavor profile mirrors the aroma, with initial sweet citrus and fuel notes on the dry pull. Combustion or vaporization reveals bright grapefruit and pineapple flavors, followed by peppery spice and an earthy, resinous finish with a lingering diesel taste.
Effects
This hybrid cultivar is designed to provide a balanced experience, beginning with a fast-onset, euphoric sensation. This is followed by a deeply cushioned body finish, offering a sense of calm. The effects are considered versatile, potentially lending themselves to daytime creativity or evening relaxation depending on the specific phenotype and the amount consumed.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
While specific percentages are not detailed, the terpene profile is noted to be complex and expressive, often trending high. Key terpenes identified include Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene, Terpinolene, and Ocimene. The THC content typically ranges from 15-25%, with CBD levels consistently below 1%. The breeding aims for a high-resin expression, suggesting a rich cannabinoid and terpene profile.
Growing
C99 Nysd X Tuna Kush is positioned as a versatile, craft-friendly cultivar. It aims for a commercial-friendly flowering time, generally between 8 to 9 weeks. The plant structure can vary due to its hybrid heritage, with potential for stretch inherited from diesel lines, tempered by the denser growth of the kush influence. Growers can pheno-hunt for expressions favoring citrus-diesel, kush-gas, or pineapple notes. The strain is noted for its high resin yield and robust terpene production.
Origins & Lineage
This hybrid is a creation of Scott Family Farms. Its genetic lineage is a blend of Cinderella 99 (C99), known for its tropical aromatics and uplifting cerebral effects; New York Diesel (NYSD) genetics, contributing sharp fuel aromas and vigorous growth; and Tuna Kush, a British Columbia cultivar providing heavy kush body effects, dense bud structure, and a pungent, oceanic odor.