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References
- ↑ "Dutch Passion / Cannabis Seed Bank Since 1987". Dutch Passion. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ↑ Rosenthal 2002, p. 102.
- ↑ Dalzell & Victor 2007, p. 133.
- ↑ Drummer 2017 "I used a few southern favorites that paired well with the citrus flavor of the Orange Bud hybrid strain. It also has a propensity to be slightly pungent [skunky] which balances perfectly with the earthy flavors of the pomegranate and balsamic reduction."
Sources
- Rosenthal, Ed (2002). Marijuana Varieties from the World's Great Seed Breeders. p. 112. ISBN 0932551629.
- Dalzell, Tom; Victor, Terry (2007). Vice Slang. Taylor & Francis.
- Drummer, Andrea (2017). Cannabis Cuisine: Bud Pairings of a Born Again Chef. Mango Media. ISBN 9781633536678.
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