Long John Silver

Long John Silver is a hybrid cannabis strain, known for its calm effects and earthy and fruity flavor profile.

Long John Silver is an autoflowering cannabis strain developed by Pukka Seeds in England. This strain gained notoriety for Pukka Seeds' controversial claims that it was a "deciduous herbaceous perennial strain" capable of surviving winter and re-emerging in spring. According to the breeder's description, this variety was marketed as being able to self-propagate through successive generations, potentially colonizing areas if left unchecked. The strain is characterized as the "mellow" counterpart to its genetic sibling Big Bad John, sharing similar autoflowering characteristics but with reportedly less potent effects.

Long John Silver appears to be a hybrid strain with unknown genetic lineage, as no clear parent strains are documented in available sources. The strain was developed during a time when autoflowering genetics were becoming more popular, and was marketed alongside Big Bad John as part of Pukka Seeds' experimental offerings. However, the legitimacy of the "perennial" claims has been widely questioned by cannabis experts and growers, with many suggesting these were marketing tactics rather than genuine botanical innovations. The strain's availability has been limited, and Pukka Seeds has faced criticism from the cannabis community for questionable business practices and unsubstantiated claims.