#34
Also known as: Number 34, Thirty-Four
Breeder: Prime Cuts Nursery
#34 is a cross of Tropicanna Punch (Relentless Genetics) and Wedding Cake, bred and phenohunted in-house by Ryan Ramey, one of the original founders of Prime Cuts Nursery. Selected as the standout phenotype from 100 seeds for its exceptional purple coloration, heavy trichome coverage, grape-fuel terpene profile, and dense cookies-style golf ball bud structure — traits that give it what the breeder describes as "insane bag appeal." The cross merges Tropicanna Punch's vivid anthocyanin expression and extraction-grade resin with Wedding Cake's rock-hard density and dessert-dough undertones.
Lineage & Genetics
Cross: Tropicanna Punch x Wedding Cake
Tropicanna Punch by Relentless Genetics contributes vibrant purple coloring, tropical/grape terpenes, and exotic visual appeal. Wedding Cake (Triangle Kush x Animal Mints) by Seed Junky — Leafly 2019 Strain of the Year — contributes dense bud architecture, heavy resin, cookies-like structure, and fuel-forward terpenes. The combination produces the distinctive golf ball structure, grape/fuel nose, and reliable purple expression that made #34 the standout pheno.
Terpene Profile
Caryophyllene — Peppery, spicy, diesel fuel from Wedding Cake and Triangle Kush heritage
Limonene — Citrus brightness that reads as candy sweetness
Linalool — Floral, lavender, grape — key driver of the candy/grape character
Myrcene — Earthy, fruity base synergizing with linalool for grape candy perception
Aroma: Sweet grape candy on jar open, fuel and pepper on the break, with vanilla-cream and lingering grape skin. Room-filling terpene projection.
Flavor: Grape candy sweetness upfront, transitioning through doughy vanilla cream to a peppery gas finish with lingering grape skin and fuel.
Effects & Experience
Onset: Cerebral euphoria within 5–15 minutes with slight pressure behind the eyes.
Heavy body relaxation rolls in as myrcene and caryophyllene drive deep physical sedation. Couch-lock at moderate to heavy doses with strong analgesic effect.
Duration: 2–4 hours
Commonly Reported Uses
Grower's Notes
#34 is a proprietary hybrid from Prime Cuts Nursery, phenohunted by co-founder Ryan Ramey from a pool of 100 seeds. The winning phenotype was selected for its striking purple coloration, heavy frost, grape-and-fuel terpene profile, and dense golfball bud structure. Because #34 is clone-only and not widely distributed, the cultivation notes below draw heavily on the documented behavior of its parents — Tropicanna Punch (Tropicana Cookies x Purple Punch) and Wedding Cake (Triangle Kush x Animal Mints) — supplemented by the confirmed traits from the breeder's own description.
STRUCTURE & STRETCH
Confirmed medium stretch. Both parents produce compact, bushy plants with strong lateral branching and tight internodal spacing. Expect the plant to roughly double in height after the flip. Wedding Cake's indica-dominant architecture likely keeps #34 manageable in indoor canopies. Topping, LST, and SCROG are strongly recommended — the dense branching inherited from both parents will thicken the canopy quickly and restrict light penetration without training. Aggressive lollipopping of the lower third is advised to focus energy on top colas and reduce larf.
FLOWER TIME
Inferred 8-9 weeks. Tropicanna Punch finishes in 8-9 weeks; Wedding Cake runs 8-10 weeks. Given the breeder's selection for bag appeal over extended ripening, expect the sweet spot around days 56-63. Monitor trichomes closely starting week 7 — the Tropicanna Punch side contributes resin glands that resist premature ambering, so the harvest window may be forgiving.
BUD STRUCTURE & BAG APPEAL
Confirmed dense, cookies-like golfball structure with extreme trichome coverage. Wedding Cake contributes its signature chunky, rock-hard bud formation with a high calyx-to-leaf ratio. Tropicanna Punch adds swollen calyxes and a thick carpet of capitate-stalked trichomes. The result is buds that trim easily and present exceptionally well in jars.
COLOR
Confirmed beautiful purple expression. Tropicanna Punch is renowned for deep purple anthocyanin production, and this trait clearly carried over. To maximize color expression, drop nighttime temperatures 8-12°F below daytime temps during the final 2-3 weeks of flower. Phenotypes with strong Purple Punch influence may show purple across both calyxes and sugar leaves. The purple coloration is genetic and will express even without temperature manipulation, but the differential intensifies it dramatically.
NUTRIENTS & MEDIA
Inferred from parents. Both parents are moderate-to-heavy feeders. Run balanced NPK during veg (approximately 3-1-2 ratio), ramping to EC 0.8-1.2. Transition to a PK-heavy bloom formula (approximately 1-3-3) at flip to drive bud density and resin production. Wedding Cake genetics respond well to CalMag supplementation — watch for interveinal yellowing. Thrives in both soil and hydroponic media. Maintain pH 6.0-6.5 in soil, 5.8-6.0 in hydro. Avoid overfeeding in early flower; these genetics can burn if pushed too hard before stretch completes.
ENVIRONMENT
Inferred from parents. Optimal daytime temps 75-82°F, dropping to 65-70°F at night during late flower for color expression. Keep relative humidity below 50% once flowers begin forming — both parents produce extremely dense buds that trap moisture and create microclimates prone to mold. Strong oscillating airflow through the canopy is non-negotiable. HVAC or dehumidification is essential in humid climates. VPD management is critical given the bud density.
PEST & DISEASE
Elevated risk inferred. Wedding Cake is documented as lacking natural resistance to powdery mildew and botrytis, and its dense bud structure makes it especially vulnerable to bud rot. #34's confirmed golfball density likely inherits this susceptibility. Strategic defoliation at days 20-25 and again at days 40-45 of flower is strongly recommended. Preventive IPM protocols (potassium silicate foliar in veg, beneficial microbes like Bacillus subtilis) should be standard. Never apply foliar treatments after week 5 of flower.
EXTRACTION & WASH
High potential inferred. Tropicanna Punch is prized by hash makers for large, easily detached trichome heads that separate cleanly in ice water. Wedding Cake is a proven performer with flower rosin returns of 18-23% and ice water hash yields of 3-5% depending on cultivation quality. #34's confirmed heavy frost and Tropicanna Punch parentage suggest strong wash potential. Use gentle agitation — these trichome heads should pop cleanly. Collect primarily from 73u-120u bags. Recommended pressing temp 190-210°F for hash rosin.
DRYING & CURING
Slow dry at 60°F / 60% RH for 10-14 days to preserve the grape-and-fuel terpene profile. Both parents benefit from extended curing (4-6 weeks minimum). Wedding Cake's vanilla-cream notes and Tropicanna Punch's fruit-forward terpenes are volatile and degrade under fast-dry conditions. Whole-plant or full-branch hang is ideal. Trim after drying — use a sift tray, as the large trichome heads will shed easily during handling.
History & Origin
Bred and phenohunted in-house at Prime Cuts Nursery in Sonoma County by Ryan Ramey, one of the nursery's original founders. #34 is a cross of Tropicanna Punch (Relentless Genetics) and Wedding Cake. Out of 100 phenotypes tested, #34 was selected as the winner for its beautiful purple color, very frosty trichome coverage, grape/fuel nose, and cookies-like golf ball bud structure with insane bag appeal.
Notable Crosses
Strains bred using #34 as a parent:
Frequently Asked Questions
7 common questions about #34
What is #34 and what are its genetics?
#34 is a indica cannabis strain (70% Indica / 30% Sativa) bred by Prime Cuts Nursery. It is a cross of Tropicanna Punch x Wedding Cake, testing at 28–32% THC. #34 is a cross of Tropicanna Punch (Relentless Genetics) and Wedding Cake, bred and phenohunted in-house by Ryan Ramey, one of the original founders of Prime Cuts Nursery. Selected as the standout phenotype from 100 seeds for its exceptional purple coloration, heavy trichome coverage, grape-fuel terpene profile, and dense cookies-style golf ball bud structure — traits that give it what the breeder describes as "insane bag appeal." The cross merges Tropicanna Punch's vivid anthocyanin expression and extraction-grade resin with Wedding Cake's rock-hard density and dessert-dough undertones..
What does #34 smell and taste like?
#34's dominant terpenes are Caryophyllene, Limonene. The aroma is described as sweet grape candy on jar open, fuel and pepper on the break, with vanilla-cream and lingering grape skin. room-filling terpene projection.. The flavor profile features grape candy sweetness upfront, transitioning through doughy vanilla cream to a peppery gas finish with lingering grape skin and fuel..
What are the effects of #34?
Cerebral euphoria within 5–15 minutes with slight pressure behind the eyes. Heavy body relaxation rolls in as myrcene and caryophyllene drive deep physical sedation. Couch-lock at moderate to heavy doses with strong analgesic effect.. Duration is typically 2–4 hours. Commonly reported uses include Chronic pain, Insomnia, Stress relief, Appetite stimulation.
How hard is #34 to grow?
#34 is rated moderate difficulty. It flowers in 8-9 weeks, reaches medium (3-5 ft indoor) in height, and yields 450-550 g/m² indoors. Best suited for indoor preferred environments.
What are the parent strains of #34?
#34 is a cross of Tropicana Punch and Wedding Cake. Tropicanna Punch by Relentless Genetics contributes vibrant purple coloring, tropical/grape terpenes, and exotic visual appeal. Wedding Cake (Triangle Kush x Animal Mints) by Seed Junky — Leafly 2019 Strain of the Year — contributes dense bud architecture, heavy resin, cookies-like structure, and fuel-forward terpenes.
Does #34 turn purple?
Yes. #34 is known to express purple coloration, with reported colors including purple, frosty-white. Cooler nighttime temperatures during late flowering typically intensify anthocyanin expression.
What strains were bred from #34?
#34 has been used as a parent in several notable crosses, including Candiez. Its genetics contribute to a wide range of modern cultivars.
Sources & References (12)
- Grower's Notes cultivation sources:
- Tropicana Punch strain profile (Tropicana Cookies x Purple Punch) — genetics, flowering, structure — https://www.strainpedia.com/tropicana-punch/
- Tropicana Punch Bx1 grow report by Oni Seed Co — stretch, harvest timing, trichome/wash notes — https://www.cocoforcannabis.com/community/cannabis_strain_reviews/tropicana-punch-bx1-by-oni-seed-co/
- Tropicana Punch comprehensive strain guide — color expression, terpene percentages, environment — https://app.jointcommerce.com/blog/category/cannabis-101/tropicana-punch-strain-a-comprehensive-strain-guide/
- Wedding Cake strain profile (Triangle Kush x Animal Mints) — grow reports, structure, yield — https://seedfinder.eu/en/strain-info/wedding-cake/seed-junky-genetics
- Wedding Cake growing guide — nutrients, flowering, environment — https://buycannabisseeds.net/growing-guides/how-to-grow/how-to-grow-wedding-cake-a-step-by-step-guide/
- Wedding Cake history and cultivation — yield ranges, feeding schedule, difficulty — https://www.greenavengerseeds.com/the-history-of-wedding-cake-cannabis-seeds/
- Wedding Cake strain profile — flowering timeline, bud structure, trichome data — https://www.strainpedia.com/wedding-cake/
- Best strains for rosin pressing — Wedding Cake extraction yields and trichome characteristics — https://herb.co/strains-sense/best-weed-strains-for-rosin
- Hash Rosin 101 — Wedding Cake wash yield data (3-5%), micron bag guidance — https://hightimes.com/guides/hash-rosin-101-lessons-from-experienced-solventless-extractors/
- Powdery mildew resistance in cannabis — Wedding Cake susceptibility documented — https://npk-industries.com/blogs/the-npk-blog/the-growers-battle-against-powdery-mildew-best-practices-for-success
- Bud rot and mold prevention for dense cultivars — Wedding Cake defoliation schedule — https://seedsgenetics.us/blog/prevent-cannabis-mold/
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