The 6/17 Living Soil Drop Recap: New Genetics, New Standards
Our 6/17 preorder drop sold out in record time. Here's a full recap of the new genetics, what made this harvest special, and what's coming next from our farms.
The 6/17 Living Soil Drop Recap: New Genetics, New Standards
The 6/17 Living Soil Drop was our biggest preorder event to date. New genetics. New phenotypes. Same obsessive quality standards. Here's the full breakdown.
What Dropped
This harvest introduced several brand new genetics to the ILLEST HAZE lineup:
Cherry Chunker
Genetics: Trop Cherry #4 x Blackberry Fumes A dark cherry bomb with fuel undertones. Dense, chunky nugs absolutely caked in trichomes. The kind of strain that makes you stop and stare before you even break it up.
Trop Funker
Genetics: Trop Cherry #4 x Last Cookie x Living Legend Three-way cross that produced the loudest nose in the entire harvest. Tropical gas that fills the room the second you open the jar. Rock-hard buds dripping with resin.
Bear Breath
Genetics: Grizzly x Breath Mints Pure indica dominance. Minty, earthy, gassy. The nighttime strain for people who actually want to sleep. Heavy sedation without the morning grogginess.
Also Available
- Hawaiian Snowcone #3
- Grape Pie
- Crystal Gushers
- Espresso Mints
- Focus F5
The Growing Process
Every strain in this drop was cultivated in our living soil beds from clone to harvest. Here's what that process looks like:
Weeks 1-2: Vegetative Growth Clones are transplanted into our living soil beds and given time to establish root systems. The soil is already teeming with beneficial microorganisms.
Weeks 3-4: Training & Topping Plants are topped and trained to create an even canopy. This ensures every bud site receives equal light penetration.
Weeks 5-13: Flower Cycle Once flipped to 12/12, the plants begin producing flowers. We monitor trichome development daily and harvest at peak ripeness — when trichomes are mostly milky with a touch of amber.
Weeks 14-16: Dry & Cure Whole plants are hung in our climate-controlled dry room at 60 degrees and 60% humidity for 10-14 days. After trimming, buds are placed in cure containers for a minimum of 2 weeks before release.
Why Preorders?
We run preorders because:
- Freshness — you get flower that was just harvested and cured, not sitting on a shelf for months
- Transparency — you know exactly when your flower was grown and harvested
- Fairness — everyone gets equal access instead of first-come-first-served chaos
- Planning — we can allocate inventory fairly across all order sizes
The Results
The 6/17 drop sold out within 48 hours of going live. Shipping began on June 17th as promised, and all preorders were fulfilled within 3 days.
Community feedback has been incredible:
- Multiple members posting photos and reviews on ILLEST Social
- Cherry Chunker emerged as the fan favorite
- Trop Funker won "loudest nose" in community polls
- Bear Breath became the go-to nighttime recommendation
What's Next
We're already planning the next harvest. New genetics are in veg right now, and we'll announce the next drop date on ILLEST Social first (as always).
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FAQ
Q: When is the next drop? A: Follow us on ILLEST Social for first announcements. We typically harvest every 8-10 weeks.
Q: Can I request specific strains? A: We take community feedback seriously! Drop suggestions in ILLEST Social and we'll consider them for future grows.
Q: Do you grow year-round? A: Yes, our indoor facility runs perpetual harvests. We always have plants in various stages of growth.
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