The Balance of the Tao (Peekaboo Point) unites Original Glue × Kauai Mints with a Deep Chunk F14 father—bringing together Chem/Diesel chocolate-fuel, tropical/Kauai brightness with GSC minty sweetness, and old-world Afghani hashplant weight. Flowering lands around 8–9 weeks (~56–63 days).
Highlights of the genetic structure and how key pairings shape growth traits and expression:
| Observation | Impact on Lineage |
|---|---|
| Original Glue backbone (Sour Dubb × Chem Sister) with Chocolate Diesel influence | Stacks chem/diesel fuel with dark cocoa/coffee tones; adds punchy resin and hybrid vigor. |
| Kauai Mints (Forum GSC × [Forum GSC × (Crippy × Kauai Electric)]) | Layers cookie cream/mint over tropical island sativa lift from Kauai Electric; potential color and nose complexity.} |
| Deep Chunk F14 as the worked indica anchor | Brings dense structure, shorter internodes, and hashy, woody undertones; stabilizing IBL |
| Hidden classics under the hood (Skunk #1, NL lines, Chocolate Thai, Durban) | Classic building blocks support reliable growth and broaden terp/effect range from earthy-indica to zesty-sativa. |
| Flowering window ~56–63 days | Indica-leaning timelines suitable for indoor cycles while preserving hybrid nuance. |
A breakdown of dominant aromatic profiles and the genetic sources most responsible for them:
| Terpene / Aroma | Primary Lineage Source |
|---|---|
| Gas / Fuel | Original Glue (Chem lines), Sour Diesel branches |
| Dark Chocolate / Coffee | Chocolate Diesel → Chocolate Thai ancestry |
| Cookie Cream / Mint | GSC Forum Cut / “Mints” influence |
| Tropical / Incense | Kauai Electric (Hawaiian sativa heritage) |
| Woody Hash / Earth | Deep Chunk F14 (Afghani IBL) |
| Musky Skunk | Skunk #1 / Super Skunk pathways |
This table outlines the primary effects inherited from The Balance of the Tao’s genetic composition:
| Effect Domain | Primary Genetic Source | Typical Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Indica Body | Deep Chunk F14, Afghani/NL threads | Grounded calm, muscle release, steady physical warmth; ideal for evening downshift without full couch-lock. |
| Sativa Mind | Kauai Electric, Diesel/Thai touches | Clear-headed focus with creative lift; gentle euphoria and mental brightness. |
| Hybrid Balance | Original Glue, GSC lines | Happy mood, smooth body comfort, and coherent, functional high; “present” rather than sedated. |
| Duration / Tone | Blend of short-bloom indica + lively sativa ancestry | Medium run (≈2–3 hours); starts energetic/bright, settles into reflective calm. |
| Grower’s Cue | Indica-leaning structure with hybrid expression | Responds well to canopy control; expect dense buds with complex dessert–hash aromatics. |
Key ancestral names appearing within the extended lineage and the traits they contributed to modern phenotypes:
| Relation | Strain | Notable Traits Passed Down |
|---|---|---|
| Great Grandfather | Chemdawg | Sharp fuel, potency, resin production. |
| Great Grandfather | Sour Diesel | Citrus-fuel aroma, energetic clarity. |
| Great Grandmother | Chocolate Thai | Cocoa/coffee notes, exotic incense sativa lift. |
| Great Grandmother | Girl Scout Cookies | Creamy dessert terps, euphoric hybrid balance. |
| Great Grandfather | Skunk #1 | Musky backbone, hybrid vigor, stability. |
| Great Grandfather | Northern Lights #1/#5 | Compact form, fast finish, earthy spice. |
| Great Grandfather | Deep Chunk | Afghani hashplant density, woody-hash aroma, IBL stability. |
