The Chemdawg cannabis strain is a slightly Indica Dominant Hybrid (55/45) that has an impressive reputation. Depending on where you are located, this strain is also known as Chemdog. The exact genetic lineage of Chemdawg is a mystery and there are many competing claims by different breeders, as well as some urban legends, about who grew originally grew this strain. What we do know for sure is that Chemdawg is an extremely popular recreational strain that it is also a very effective medical strain as well.
The lineage of Chemdawg is shrouded in mystery. There are very few other strains that have the reputation that Chemdawg has developed over the years. No one knows exactly what cannabis strains were bred together to create Chemdawg but it is believed that it was originally created as a cross between Nepalese and Thai Sativa landraces. Many different cannabis breeders have tried to lay claim to creating this strain but whoever did still remains a mystery.
There are several urban legends surrounding the creation of Chemdawg. The first legend took place between cannabis breeders who met at a Grateful Dead concert and exchanged genetics, while the second story claims that Chemdawg’s parent strains came from a Colorado cannabis strain called Dog Bud. Dog Bud earned its name at the time because users reported that they rolled over like a dog after smoking this potent cannabis strain.
Regardless of how this strain came to be, it is easy to see why so many people try to claim responsibility for its creation. Thanks to its potent effects, Chemdawg is known to have many different medical applications and has been a parent strain to some of the most popular and sought-after cannabis strains currently on the market.
Chemdawg boasts a very potent amount of THC with average samples containing between 15% and 21%. This strain has even been known to test as high as 26% THC. CBD content of Chemdawg is very low and ranges from 0.01% and 0.1%.
The high THC content of Chemdawg can make it a great option for people suffering from the symptoms of pain, anxiety, stress and depression. It also has been known to be very effective among users at treating symptoms associated with migraines, ADD/ADHD, Parkinson's disease and PMS.
Chemdawg has been known to help patients find relief from a variety of different types of pain, including the pain associated with chemotherapy, arthritic pain, neuropathic pain, muscle spasms, back pain and even chronic pain associated with degenerative bone diseases like osteoporosis.
You can expect a full body high from Chemdawg that is optimal for complete relaxation which takes effect almost immediately. After a little while, the effects progress to a cerebral high that leaves people feeling uplifted and euphoric. This euphoria is followed by sedative feelings of couch lock and laziness. Due to the sedative nature of this strain it is best consumed during evening hours.
Beginners to cannabis should be aware that Chemdawg is not a beginner friendly strain. Even experienced consumers need to be careful when trying Chemdawg for the first time. This is to avoid some of Chemdawg’s negative effects like anxiety and paranoia. Even when consumed in moderation, Chemdawg is almost always known to cause feelings of couch lock and laziness.
Many experienced users of Chemdawg say that it is one of their favourite cannabis strains and swear by this strain for relief of pain and stress at the end of the day.
As far as aroma profile is concerned, Chemdawg is revered for having one of the most pungent scents of any strain available on the market. Many users say that it smells like gasoline or diesel fuel, while others claim it has an earthiness to it. The aroma of Chemdawg will fill a room and linger for quite a while, so plan accordingly.
Many users report that while Chemdawg does have a strong diesel taste to it, while its flavours of pine and citrus make it an overall enjoyable experience.
Chemdawg is a difficult strain to grow. It is prone to mold and mildew and should be grown indoors unless you live in a warm, dry Mediterannean type climate and are growing during the summer. Chemdawg needs climate control for humidity and very good ventilation and air circulation. Indoor harvests should be ready after 9 weeks of flowering, with yields around 28 oz/㎡. Outdoor harvests will be ready in October and will produce around 28 oz/plant.
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