California Raisins 4
California Raisins #4 is a dessert-leaning indica phenotype celebrated for its distinct dried-fruit aroma and dense resin production. As a keeper selection from a seed run, it was chosen for consistently expressing desirable traits.
Appearance
California Raisins #4 typically presents medium-dense to very dense colas with a high calyx-to-leaf ratio. Buds often form conical spears with minimal sugar leaf, featuring tight internodes and pronounced lateral branches. Coloration trends towards deep olive green, sometimes with violet flares under cooler night temperatures. Pistils mature from pale coral to rust, and trichome density is high, creating a frosted appearance.
Aroma & Flavor
The defining aroma of California Raisins #4 is a raisin-and-spice core, evoking dried grape and prune notes with hints of molasses. Secondary aromas include brown sugar, vanilla, and a peppery spice. Upon inhalation, flavors include sugared grape that transitions to dried fruit, nutmeg, and black pepper, with a round, bakery-like mid-palate and a molasses and prune finish.
A cure of 2-3 weeks at 58-62% relative humidity often enhances confectionary aromas and stabilizes the profile. Grinding intensifies the bouquet, bringing raisin and maple notes forward with a piney sparkle. Vaporization highlights candy-grape and floral notes, while combustion can introduce toastier, caramelized sugar characteristics.
Effects
Consumers report that California Raisins #4 offers balanced hybrid effects, often described as focused. The cultivar is noted for its resin-heavy flower and a terpene profile that contributes to its memorable sensory experience.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
While specific lab-verified percentages vary, California Raisins #4 is associated with a terpene profile that includes Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene, Linalool, Humulene, Ocimene, and Nerolidol. The strain is known for high trichome coverage, indicative of significant resin production. THC content typically reaches around 20%, with CBD levels below 1%.
Origins & Lineage
The exact, breeder-confirmed parents of California Raisins #4 are not universally published, but it is speculated to have a dessert-hybrid backbone, potentially with contributions from cookie or gelato lines crossed with grape- or fruit-forward genetics. The “#4” designation signifies a specific keeper selection from a seed run, chosen for its superior agronomic and sensory traits compared to its siblings.
Growing
California Raisins #4 is described as a medium-stature plant with strong lateral branching and manageable stretch, making it suitable for various indoor growing environments. Growers report predictable structure, including internodal spacing and stretch, across different cultivation cycles. The plant is noted for its dense bud structure and high calyx-to-leaf ratio, simplifying trim.