Merkabah

Merkabah is a striking regular-seed strain from Delta 9 Labs that crosses the original San Fernando Valley (SFV) OG Kush female with a pure Kandahar Afghan landrace male from Afghanistan. Despite the indica-heavy lineage of both parents, the resulting plant expresses predominantly sativa characteristics — an unusual outcome driven by selective phenotype work that took two years to complete.

The name Merkabah refers to a spiritual concept of a rotating light energy field, chosen by the breeder to reflect the level of care and risk involved in bringing this strain to fruition. It is characterised as one of the most stable crosses in the Delta 9 Labs catalogue, with high phenotypic uniformity across the seed batch.

Flowering completes in 63 days — notably faster than most sativa-leaning varieties. The pure Afghan father contributes improved structure and visual appeal over typical OG Kush plants. Yields range from 400–500 g/m². Plants suit indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse setups.

Effects are creative, uplifting, and motivating — a sativa experience with enough body presence from the Afghan genetics to avoid feeling purely heady. Merkabah has been noted to alleviate mild to moderate headaches, making it a practical option for those using cannabis for this specific purpose.

Flavour and aroma are a blend of sour fruits and fresh herbs — an interesting combination that reflects the genetic tension between the OG Kush mother and Afghan father.