[{"id":679869022534,"handle":"barneys-farm","title":"BARNEY'S FARM","updated_at":"2026-07-20T02:23:46+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eBarney's Farm was founded in Amsterdam in 1986 by Derry Brett, an Irish grower who spent years travelling through Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal and Thailand collecting landrace genetics before bringing them back to found the seed bank and its long-running coffeeshop. It's since picked up more than 40 Cannabis Cup wins, including Best Overall for Cookies Kush in 2014, Liberty Haze in 2011 and G13 Haze in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore recently, Barney's Farm has partnered directly with US genetics brands to bring West Coast strains into their catalogue: Black Cherry Gushers and Lemon Cherry Gelato are both genuine first collaborations with Backpack Boyz. 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Introducing Runtz x Layer Cake strainfrom Barney’s Farm, this will be the 2022 strain of the year! it really is in a class of its own, one of the most exciting creations for many years and a must try this summer. Experience the very best collective mix of jaw dropping west coast genetics sensationally fused to create an incredibly powerful strain, THC percentages off the scale, great production indoors and out with unlimited potential adapting to any Growing style.
Meet the parents! Runtz has already taken the world by storm with its delicious combination of unique flavours and aromas crossing these two proven and class genetics Zkittlez and Gelato. The introduction then of Layer cake just takes this strain to another level. Wedding cake was crossed with GMO “Garlic cookies” which is a real monster backbone for production and THC booster, then a sensational crossing of our award-winning Cookies Kush and Skunk #1 came into the mix.
It goes without saying that all the genetics in this super hybrid deserve a place in our catalogue but at Barneys Farm our aim is to bring you exceptional unique strains. Runtz x Layer Cake strainis a perfectly balanced 50% indica/sativa hybrid, very sturdy and forgiving producing multiple large oversized indica style dense forest green buds with deep amber undertones, bright orange hairs and a frosty coating of golden amber crystal trichomes.
Add to this a rapid flowering period of just 65 to 70 days harvesting indoors up to 650g/m2 with heights up to 1.2m depending on growing time, with THC % levels tested up to an incredible 27%. Outdoors in ideal conditions Runtz x Layer Cake strainreaches heights of 2m metres producing up to 2.5kg per plant.
Is Runtz x Layer Cake Indica or Sativa?
The Runtz x Layer Cake strain by Barneys Farm is 50% Sativa 50% Indica.
What is the best way to store my Runtz x Layer Cake strain seeds?
To properly store Runtz x Layer Cake seeds, it is recommended to keep them cool and dark in an airtight container ideally in a refrigerator with proper labeling and dating, avoiding freezing.
What is the best method to germinate Runtz x Layer Cake strain seeds?
There are numerous techniques for germinating Runtz x Layer Cake cannabis seeds if it is allowed in your location. The paper towel method is a common method in which the Runtz x Layer Cake seeds are placed on a damp paper towel and covered with another damp paper towel to keep them moist. After that, keep the paper towel in a warm, dark spot and check on it every day to ensure that it remains moist. When the Runtz x Layer Cake seeds have germinated, gently place them in soil or similar growth media.
