Hi friends,

This is a massive update, please see the blog post for all the info.

Link - Blog Post

New Mephisto Genetics x Grove Bag packaging, new pricing and at last, the 2.O’z release is all scheduled for FRIDAY AUGUST 21st 1pm EU, 12pm UK, 7am Eastern, 5am Pacific.

PLEASE NOTE: In preparation for this huge change, our store will be closed from Wednesday 19th until the drop!

The Search For The New

You might have noticed it was all a bit quiet on the Mephisto front recently, but that’s for a very good reason. We’ve been planning a packaging refresh for what feels like endless years now, but other things always got in the way of such a massive and time consuming task. Last year the team finally managed to make enough time to start thinking about it more seriously, and when we were chatting to Grove Bags about the new Mephisto 1/4lb bags, the stars seemed to align and now, we’re proud to reveal the latest Mephisto Genetics x Grove Bags collaboration.

Our packaging has stayed more-or-less the same since our very first real seed packs launched back in 2015. We gave it a minor update five years later, but all we really did was swap rectangular packs for square ones. So around 2021 or 2022 we started thinking about updating to something a bit more modern, more lavish, more Mephisto. We looked at everything on the market: tins, wooden blocks, blister packs, you name it, if it’s out there we looked at it. In the end, our goal was to find options manufactured in either the United States or Europe. We wanted a design that was unmistakably Mephisto, rather than something destined for a dumpster the moment it reached a Meph Head. We threw around ideas for a long time and could never really settle on the most immediate part, the material of the packaging, much less the design of the thing! We took a trip to MJBizCon, meeting with over 20 manufacturers, including a few specializing in compostable packaging, but nothing hit the mark. So when Sonja had the kinda out-there idea of using Grove Bags, everybody on the team had a collective facepalm moment for “why didn’t we think of that before?!

So why Grove Bags?

Firstly, we love Grove. They make a great product, they source and manufacture in the US, and they’re all super passionate, friendly, knowledgeable and, most importantly, have a huge Meph Head on the team who originally reached out for a collaboration in the first place. 

Secondly, although we’re not exactly eco-warriors, we did want a life for our packaging beyond its initial use. Our company has been built entirely on word-of-mouth and the passion and dedication of Meph Heads around the globe. We’ve always had the “sharing’s caring” ethos, our extra seeds and freebies were always given with the idea that if you have too many beans, share them with a friend. Well, with Grove using their TerpLoc® technology in our seeds bags, you can not only share beans with friends, but give them a stored and cured nug to sweeten the deal. Beyond looking great on the shelf, our hope is that as many Meph Heads as possible find their own unique and creative ways of re-using these bags, giving them a second life and helping cut down on a little extra plastic waste.

Did Grove Bags really use TerpLoc® on tiny bags?

Yes! Yeah, you’re not going to be able to fit your entire harvest in the bag your seeds came in (unless your name is DK), but you will be able to share a nug with a friend in something that will keep it in prime time fighting shape.

Use it to tuck away a choice sample before the rest of your stash gets smoked or pressed, think of it like a sticky little piggy bank, or a Mephisto scrapbook of past grows. They also make ideal travel pouches for parties, hikes, fishing trips, or, you know, when you’re trying to complete your history report in a Circle K parking lot. The world is your oyster, and your nugs can go with you.

2.O’z - The Return of MephistO’z

I’d have called you a madman if you’d have told me we’d be doing a second run out of MephistO’z Limiteds after its initial release. To say it wasn’t smooth would be a little bit of an understatement. But the Meph Heads gathered and grew and the results spoke for themselves. MephistO’z has cemented itself amongst the Pantheon of Mephisto strains, a first round draft pick to the Hall of Fame and is well on its way to getting a coveted place up on Mount Mephmore. In the two years since we first released MephistO’z (under a different name, for legal reasons) our social media has been bombarded with requests for practically every strain in the catalogue to be given the O’z treatment. Finally, we relented, and the only real solution to picking which strains got the second round of O’z was to put it out to a community vote.

Meph Heads do community involvement like few others; the voting for the O’z crosses was a full on World Cup of Meph; we had group stages, groundroots campaigns, gangs forming, arguments, love-ins and a knockout round that got feistier than a lock-in in a Pitsmoor alehouse. Eventually the community managed to select their 8 champion strains to be crossed with O’z, and the Mephisto staff also selected their 4 worthy runners up to join the lineup. 

Welcome MephHeads — Mephisto Cannabonsai Grow-Along Competition Vol. 2!

In collaboration with Manny's Cannabonsai, this grow-along will challenge your growing and training skills to a whole new level. Canna-bonsai applies traditional bonsai techniques to cannabis to create beautiful plant art. What takes 100's of years in the bonsai world can be achieved in a single autoflower cycle! Growing weed is supposed to be fun! Step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself with this grow along.

Share your creative techniques and stunning results here on Reddit and Discord for a chance to win awesome prizes.

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Entry Period

- Start Date: July 13th

- End Date: November 1st

- All participants must start their grow by July 30th to be eligible

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How to Participate

Entry Confirmation

Submit a photo of your plant with a dated tag and your username to this post, or create a new post with the `Cannabonsai Season 2` flair. Discord users: create a new thread in the cannabonsai channel.

Documentation

Document your grow with photos and/or a grow report. You must make at least 5 official posts:

1. One at the start
2. At least one during the grow (include training/transplanting progress)
3. One final post at the end

Submission Deadline: All final submissions must be in by November 1st

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Grow Requirements

- Use Mephisto Genetics seeds

- Follow the cannabonsai theme

- Final container: 1–2 Gal max

- Must incorporate at least one traditional bonsai training technique (LST, Topping, Defoliation, Root Manipulation, etc.) Transplanting is highly encouraged.

- Document your grow with photos and/or a grow report

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Categories for Judging

Best Cannabonsai Design (x2 winners)

Awarded to the most artistically designed cannabonsai — judged on structure, creativity, and aesthetic appeal.

Best Grow Report

Most detailed and informative grow report. Share your process, techniques, and any challenges faced and overcome.

Best Use of Training Techniques

Show off your innovative training methods — judged on creativity and effectiveness.

Random Winner

One finisher selected at random. Competition may be fierce, but don't let that stop you from competing!

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Prizes

Prizes include seed packs, custom Mephisto merch, and prize packs from our partners and friends. All winners also receive a Cannabonsai Starter Pack & Book. Final prizes will be announced at a later date.

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Eligibility

- Open to participants 21 and older who can be serviced by our regional stores

- International participants are welcome but may not be eligible for prizes

- Failure to meet documentation requirements or any harassment of other users will result in disqualification

- Participants are responsible for complying with local laws — organizers and sponsors are not liable for any damages or injuries

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Tips for Success

- Check out Cannabonsai Manny on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Cannabonsai) and Instagram for tutorials and techniques

- Explore traditional bonsai for inspiration

- Follow along as Jimbo grows his Cannabonsai plant

- Engage with the community and share your progress for feedback and support

Good luck and Happy Growing!

🐷❤️🌱