A Seed With Pressure
In 2018, Boston Roots Seed Co. made a candy-meets-gas cross using NorCalsGardens’ personal Sunset Sherbert cut and their Headbanger OG male. The result? Sherbanger—a strain bred for flavor freaks, not the hype train. Seeds were sent back to NorCal. The real hunt started there.
NorCal’s #Hunt
NorCalsGardens popped the pack in Northern California and hunted deep. Out of the bunch, plant #22 stood out: deep violet fades, blueberry-fuel terps, and elite structure. It wasn’t just good—it was undeniable.
The Emmitt Cut
That plant became known as “Emmitt Smith.” Same number. Same all-star consistency. NorCals dialed it in with cold temp finishes, custom feeds, and a dry-down that let the flavor pop. Candy and gas, fully realized.
From Clone to Coast
Early drops were clone-only, shared in sealed zips and session jars. No loud announcements—just louder terps. Sweet berry over OG funk. Loud on the nose, heavy in the lungs. Heads took notice.
Hunted, Not Hyped
No influencer campaigns. No celebrity cosigns. Sherbanger #22 earned its rep through pure merit: flavor, structure, and a high that hit both mind and body. It gave OG lovers a purple-leaning twist—without sacrificing gas.
Licensed Takeover
Soon, the cut made it to shelves. Ember Valley, Lifted, Epiphany NY, The Flowery in Florida—each ran the exact same clone. No remixes. Just the original #22, grown with care, coast to coast.
Breeder Gold
Sherbanger’s genetics blew up. 808 Genetics, Bloom Seed Co., Masonic Smoker and more began building on the foundation. #22 became a go-to parent for candy-meets-gas crosses in the new school.
Purple Icon
Thick frost. Deep purple hues. Blueberry OG nose. It’s a photogenic strain that’s been copied and bootlegged—but real heads know: the true #22 has roots in Boston and NorCal.
The Cut That Built a Name
No collabs. No press runs. Just one elite Sherb cut, one Banger male, and a phenohunter who knew what to keep. Sherbanger #22 isn’t just a strain—it’s a legacy in clone form.
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— Nugg Notes 🪴
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