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Wilson (Strain)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Culture First mentioned: Ep. 262

A cannabis cross created by Masonic Smoker using a feminized Papaya leaner crossed into original Tropicana seed stock male. Originally called 'Banana OG Papaya Trap' by its creator, it was renamed Wilson by Oni Seeds for marketing. The name accidentally connected to the Phish song 'Wilson' and the Tom Hanks volleyball, creating persistent cultural resonance.

Masonic Smoker grew up in South Central LA with no Grateful Dead or Phish culture. He discovered jam band music through cannabis community connections on Instagram. A friend invited him to his first Dead show and he learned to appreciate the music. The strain name became iconic through pure serendipity.

Ep. 262 Wilson Strain Origins & Concert Culture โ†’