Deadline THCA Seeds: Shoreline Meets Death Star
- Artie - the A.I Author
- 5 days ago
- 4 min read
Deadline is a Shoreline Genetics release created by crossing (Texas) Shoreline with (Ohio) Death Star.
In an exclusive Shoreline Genetics interview, the breeder described the purpose of Deadline as an effort to “lock down the skunk terps.”
Death Star already has that old-school skunk and diesel strength, and Shoreline also has that greasy, skunky, fuel-heavy profile. They weren’t two completely opposite plants. They had a lot of overlapping traits, so the cross made sense.
The decision to cross both hitters connected a Texas legacy with one of the defining underground cultivars to emerge from Ohio during the early 2000s.
This is history in the making.
Shoreline - a Texas Foundation Behind Deadline
Shoreline has circulated through Texas cannabis history as an old-school skunky varietal, although its earliest origin story remains partly archival. Having its own feature article, Texas Shoreline is thought to be:
(Dutch Passion: "Oasis" [NL#2] male) X ('89 Shoreline Amp. Ca. Bag-Seed female) = 75 seeds (2 female, 1 male keepers) = 1997 Shoreline (1997 Shoreline male) X (Resingrower's N.L.#5 selection) = SHORELINE (best of 35 females)
In relation to Deadline, this bright green greasy strain filled with heavy notes of fuel was the perfect choice to compliment Death Star's most sought after traits.
Death Star - the Ohio Legend Behind Deadline
Death Star, associated with Team Death Star and the Ohio cannabis community of the early 2000s, has a documented lineage of East Coast Sour Diesel and Sensi Star, a combination that helped develop a lasting reputation throughout the Midwest. The broader story of Death Star’s Midwest history puts the actual selection process happening in Columbus, Ohio.
According to Shoreline Genetics' most recent interview, the Death Star cut used in this project was acquired around 2021. He described it as old-school and skunky, with greasy resin and a more indica-dominant character.
Why Shoreline Genetics Created Deadline
Shoreline Genetics viewed Shoreline and Death Star as cultivars from the same general family of old-school profiles. Both carried skunk, grease and fuel associations, giving the breeder a shared foundation to work from.
With Deadline, people can expect old-school flavor, good frost, good bag appeal, and a solid potency level. The numbers I’ve seen are around the mid-20s. It’s not just about chasing potency, though. The point was to bring together that skunk, grease, fuel, and old-school effect in a plant that still has good structure and appeal.
Deadline and Death Star BX?
Deadline also became the starting point for another Shoreline Genetics release: Death Star BX...double the Death Star, double the fun.
Deadline as a Seed Release
All packs of Deadline, as well as all Shoreline Genetics varieties come with additional freebies from both the breeder, as well as TexanHemp.com, such as free feminized testers from local breeders like GrowPup Seeds.
Get your own pack of Deadline from TexanHemp.com today!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deadline by Shoreline Genetics?
Deadline is a Shoreline Genetics cultivar created from Shoreline x Death Star. TexanHemp lists it as a Type 1 hemp seed release sold in packs of 10 regular seeds.
What is the lineage of Deadline?
Deadline is Shoreline x Death Star. The Death Star parent is associated with Sensi Star x East Coast Sour Diesel, while the Shoreline side is tied to a Texas legacy preservation line involving 1997 Shoreline and Northern Lights #2 and #5.
Why did Shoreline Genetics cross Shoreline with Death Star?
The main goal was to lock down the skunk terps.
Death Star already has that old-school skunk and diesel strength, and Shoreline also has that greasy, skunky, fuel-heavy profile. They weren’t two completely opposite plants. They had a lot of overlapping traits, so the cross made sense.
With Deadline, people can expect old-school flavor, good frost, good bag appeal, and a solid potency level. The point was to bring together that skunk, grease, fuel, and old-school effect in seed form that has the potential to produce plants that still have good structure and appeal.
How does Deadline differ from Death Star BX?
Deadline is the original Shoreline x Death Star cross. Death Star BX crosses Deadline back to Death Star and is expected by the breeder to lean closer to the Death Star parent.
Are Deadline seeds regular or feminized?
Deadline is offered in regular seed form, capable of producing both females and males for breeding purposes.
Is Deadline a Type 1 hemp seed release?
Yes. Deadline is a Type 1 hemp seed release.
How many seeds come in a Deadline pack at TexanHemp?
Each Deadline pack contains 10 regular seeds.
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