Permafrost

Permafrost is a hybrid cross of White Widow and Trainwreck from Rogue Buds. Known for pine, earthy, woody aromatics.

Permafrost (also circulated as Blue Permafrost) is a hybrid cultivar bred by Rogue Buds from White Widow and Trainwreck. In breeding programs, it has served as a parent line for Omega and Northern Cross. It appears in state compliance flower testing across 3 US markets (WA MI MA) between 2014 and 2023. Photoperiod cuts typically finish flowering in 8–10 weeks (~56–70 days) under indoor or greenhouse lighting.

Aroma and flavor

Jars of Permafrost are most often described as showing crisp conifer pine, earthy, soil-like depth, dry cedar and wood and cool, refreshing mint. Chemotype data points to earthy, herbal myrcene, crisp, forest-like pinene and peppery beta-caryophyllene as the primary aromatic drivers, with batch-to-batch variation depending on cultivation and curing.

Reported effects

Consumers commonly report clear-headed task focus, creative, associative thinking and an upbeat, cheerful mood, making Permafrost a frequent pick for late-afternoon or flexible social and evening use. The most commonly noted downsides are dry mouth and dry eyes.