Hybrid50/5023–30% THC

Duct Tape

Breeder: Archive Seed Bank

Duct Tape is a balanced hybrid bred by Archive Seed Bank in Portland, Oregon, crossing the legendary Original Glue (GG#4) with their own Do-Si-Dos. Named for the extreme stickiness of its resin-drenched flowers, Duct Tape inherited GG#4's industrial-strength trichome production and Do-Si-Dos's complex terpene layering. The result is a heavy-hitting cultivar that routinely tests 25%+ THC and delivers a profound, long-lasting stone best reserved for experienced consumers. Duct Tape was created by Archive Seed Bank founder Fletcher Watson, known in the breeding community as 'ThaDocta,' at his operation in Portland, Oregon. Archive has built a reputation for elite crosses anchored in proven genetics, and Duct Tape exemplifies this philosophy by pairing two modern classics: Original Glue (GG#4), the 2014 Cannabis Cup winner famous for record resin production, and Do-Si-Dos, the OGKB x Face Off OG cross known for its sedative potency and visual appeal. The result captures GG#4's adhesive trichome coverage and diesel aromatics while adding the body-heavy relaxation and kush complexity of the Do-Si-Dos line. THC levels consistently test between 23–30%, with most batches landing around 25%. CBD remains minimal at 0.5–1%, while CBG registers around 1%. The dominant terpene is limonene, supported by myrcene and caryophyllene, producing a flavor profile that leads with acrid diesel fuel and burnt rubber, transitions through earthy pine and spicy pepper on the mid-palate, and finishes with an unexpected chocolate-nutty sweetness. The strain has gained particular traction in the Pacific Northwest, Florida medical markets, and New Mexico dispensaries.

Lineage

Original Glue x Do-Si-Dos

THC Range

23–30%

Flower Time

8–10 weeks

Difficulty

Intermediate

Lineage & Genetics

Cross: Original Glue x Do-Si-Dos

Parent strains in encyclopedia:Do-Si-Dos→

GG#4 (Original Glue) was created by Joesy Whales circa 2010 from Chem's Sister x Sour Dubb x Chocolate Diesel. It won the 2014 Cannabis Cup and is renowned for extreme resin output and a deeply relaxing, euphoric stone. Do-Si-Dos was bred by Archive Seed Bank in 2016 from OGKB (OG Kush Breath, a GSC phenotype) x Face Off OG. Named Leafly's 2021 Strain of the Year, Do-Si-Dos contributes dense purple-hued flower structure, a rich limonene-caryophyllene-linalool terpene mix, and blissful euphoria to the cross.

Terpene Profile

DOMINANT

Limonene —

DOMINANT

Myrcene —

DOMINANT

Caryophyllene —

SECONDARY

Camphene —

SECONDARY

Pinene —

SECONDARY

Linalool —

Aroma: Intensely pungent. Pine-forward with lemony diesel fuel overtones and earthy undertones reminiscent of coffee and cacao. Secondary notes of incense, hash, and mint emerge on the break. Not a discreet strain — the nose fills a room.

Flavor: Opens with fuel, earth, and pine. A gassy, spicy mid-palate gives way to a distinctive sweet chocolate and nutty aftertaste that lingers on the lips. The diesel exhale from the GG#4 side is pronounced and can induce coughing.

Effects & Experience

Onset: Fast-hitting cerebral rush within minutes. Euphoria settles behind the eyes and expands into lifted energy and mild creativity.

The initial cerebral uplift tapers into a heavy, warming body buzz that spreads from the head downward. Deeply relaxing with strong couch-lock potential. Users report giggles, munchies, and a sense of blissful sedation. Some describe a sensual quality at moderate doses.

Duration: Long-lasting — 2 to 3+ hours. The tail end trends heavily sedative, often leading to sleep.

Commonly Reported Uses

Chronic stressAnxietyPain managementDepressionInsomniaADD/ADHDChronic fatigue

Grower's Notes

Flower

8–10 weeks

Indoor Yield

400–500 g/m²

Outdoor Yield

500–510 g/plant

Difficulty

Intermediate

Height / Stretch

120–140 cm / 48–55 in

Environment

Indoor preferred

Duct Tape is a resin-drenched hybrid from Archive Seed Bank's Fletcher Watson ('ThaDocta'), bred in Portland, Oregon, by crossing Original Glue (GG#4) with Do-Si-Dos. The name is earned, not marketing — growers universally report that handling these flowers leaves fingers coated in sticky trichome matter, with resin production that surpasses even its famously frosty parents.

Growth Structure and Training

In structure, Duct Tape leans heavily on its indica heritage. Plants grow compact and bushy, averaging around 120–140 cm (48 inches) indoors with strong lateral branching and moderately spaced nodes. The canopy fills in quickly during vegetative growth, which means training is not optional but essential. Topping early and running a Screen of Green (ScrOG) setup is the most commonly recommended approach, as the dense upper canopy will shade lower bud sites without intervention. The solid branch structure handles ScrOG tension well, and the strain responds favorably to LST and supercropping. Defoliation during the transition to flower helps prevent the interior from becoming a humidity trap.

Flowering Time and Harvest

Flowering runs 8–10 weeks depending on phenotype, with most growers reporting the sweet spot at 9–10 weeks for full trichome maturity. Checking trichome color under magnification is critical here — the difference between milky heads and amber translates directly to effect profile, and Duct Tape's extreme resin coverage makes this assessment easier than on most cultivars. Some growers have reported coaxing earlier finishes under aggressive light schedules, but the consensus is that rushing harvest sacrifices the strain's signature potency. Outdoors, expect to chop in early to mid-October in the Northern Hemisphere.

Environment and Climate

Environmental preferences are specific. Daytime temperatures around 76°F (24°C) with nighttime drops to roughly 69°F (20°C) produce optimal resin development. Humidity management is the single most important variable — keep relative humidity around 50–55% during vegetative growth, then taper down to 40–45% by late flower. The buds are exceptionally dense and tightly packed, making them prime candidates for botrytis (bud rot) if airflow is inadequate. Strong oscillating fans and a well-designed exhaust system are non-negotiable. The strain shows good natural resistance to common pests and powdery mildew, which is a welcome trait inherited from the GG#4 side.

Yield

Yield potential is solid for a resin-forward cultivar. Indoor growers report approximately 400–500 g/m² (roughly 1 oz per square foot), with 450 g/m² being a realistic target under standard HPS or LED setups. Outdoor plants can push 500–510 grams per plant in favorable climates.

Bud Structure and Trichomes

The buds themselves are medium-sized, dense, and lime-green with occasional purple edging on calyxes, wrapped in orange pistils and a heavy blanket of crystalline trichomes. The terpene profile is dominated by limonene, with strong secondary contributions from myrcene and caryophyllene. In the garden, the aroma is unmistakable — a piercing burnt rubber and diesel funk that fills the room well before harvest. Carbon filtration is essential for any indoor grower concerned about odor control. Post-cure, the nose evolves into a layered blend of gasoline, earthy pine, incense, and a faint hash-like sweetness inherited from the Do-Si-Dos parent. Duct Tape is well-suited for intermediate growers. Beginners can succeed with research and attention to environmental controls, but the combination of dense bud structure, aggressive resin output, and humidity sensitivity means that airflow management and harvest timing cannot be left to chance.

Wash and Extraction

For extractors and hash makers, this strain is a dream — the extreme trichome density translates directly to exceptional wash yields and solventless returns.

History & Origin

Archive Seed Bank, founded by ThaDocta (Fletcher Watson) in Portland, Oregon, created Duct Tape by crossing their own Do-Si-Dos with Joesy Whales's Original Glue (GG#4). The cross emerged during a wave of glue-hybrid experimentation in the mid-to-late 2010s. Archive had already established credibility with Do-Si-Dos, Citrus Sap, and Petro Chem, and Duct Tape extended the bank's reputation for high-resin, flavor-forward cultivars. The name references the flower's extraordinary stickiness — a direct inheritance from both parents.

Notable Crosses

Strains bred using Duct Tape as a parent:

Black Truffle Tape— Duct Tape x Macaca Mulatta — Guerilla Pack

Carny Fuel— Cotton Candy Romulan x Duct Tape x GMO Fuel F4 — Red Scare Seed Co.

Crazy Oregon Ducks— Duct Tape x Bonkers — Lupos CannaSeed

Duct Gum— Duct Tape x Indiana Bubble Gum — CannaBeans Genetics

Jezus Juice— Mimosa x Duct Tape — Empire Breeding Co.

Frequently Asked Questions

6 common questions about Duct Tape

What is Duct Tape and what are its genetics?

Duct Tape is a hybrid cannabis strain (50/50) bred by Archive Seed Bank. It is a cross of Original Glue x Do-Si-Dos, testing at 23–30% THC. Duct Tape is a balanced hybrid bred by Archive Seed Bank in Portland, Oregon, crossing the legendary Original Glue (GG#4) with their own Do-Si-Dos. Named for the extreme stickiness of its resin-drenched flowers, Duct Tape inherited GG#4's industrial-strength trichome production and Do-Si-Dos's complex terpene layering.

What does Duct Tape smell and taste like?

Duct Tape's dominant terpenes are Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene. The aroma is described as intensely pungent. pine-forward with lemony diesel fuel overtones and earthy undertones reminiscent of coffee and cacao. secondary notes of incense, hash, and mint emerge on the break. not a discreet strain — the nose fills a room.. The flavor profile features opens with fuel, earth, and pine. a gassy, spicy mid-palate gives way to a distinctive sweet chocolate and nutty aftertaste that lingers on the lips. the diesel exhale from the gg#4 side is pronounced and can induce coughing..

What are the effects of Duct Tape?

Fast-hitting cerebral rush within minutes. Euphoria settles behind the eyes and expands into lifted energy and mild creativity. The initial cerebral uplift tapers into a heavy, warming body buzz that spreads from the head downward. Deeply relaxing with strong couch-lock potential. Duration is typically long-lasting — 2 to 3+ hours. the tail end trends heavily sedative, often leading to sleep.. Commonly reported uses include Chronic stress, Anxiety, Pain management, Depression.

How hard is Duct Tape to grow?

Duct Tape is rated intermediate difficulty. It flowers in 8–10 weeks, reaches 120–140 cm / 48–55 in in height, and yields 400–500 g/m² indoors. Best suited for indoor preferred environments.

What are the parent strains of Duct Tape?

Duct Tape is a cross of Original Glue (GG#4) and Do-Si-Dos. GG#4 (Original Glue) was created by Joesy Whales circa 2010 from Chem's Sister x Sour Dubb x Chocolate Diesel. It won the 2014 Cannabis Cup and is renowned for extreme resin output and a deeply relaxing, euphoric stone.

What strains were bred from Duct Tape?

Duct Tape has been used as a parent in several notable crosses, including Black Truffle Tape, Carny Fuel, Crazy Oregon Ducks, Duct Gum, Jezus Juice. Its genetics contribute to a wide range of modern cultivars.

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