The Lavender cannabis strain has earned its reputation as a four-time Cannabis Cup Award Winner. This strain is an 80/20 Indica Dominant Hybrid strain that is a cross between four legendary cannabis strains: Super Skunk, Big Skunk Korean, Afghani and Hawaiian. These old school genetics combine to produce a powerful Indica dominant experience that is euphoric, relaxing and sedative. Lavender has been a popular strain in the recreational community for years but is now receiving attention in the medical community as well for helping with the symptoms of ailments like chronic pain, ulcerative colitis, anxiety, insomnia, mood disorders, PTSD, OCD, migraines, headaches, muscle spasms, nausea and lack of appetite.
The Lavender cannabis strain is an 80/20 Indica Dominant Hybrid that has been a favorite among consumers for over a decade. This strain was originally bred by Soma Seeds and has won numerous awards over the years including:
This strain was originally created by combining the Super Skunk, Big Skunk Korean, Afghani and Hawaiian strains.
There is one problem that stands out with this strain. Due to its popularity, there have been multiple strains that have popped up all claiming to be the Lavender strain. While this normally is not an issue with most strains, in the case of Lavender, the THC and CBD content of some of the strains now grown can vary wildly from the original numbers listed by Soma Seeds. For this reason, when purchasing Lavender make certain to pay close attention to both the THC and CBD that is listed to avoid confusion.
The THC content of the Lavender cannabis strain can range between 14% to 27%, with most samples testing around 20%. The CBD content of Lavender can range from 0.50% to 1%, with most samples testing around 0.6%.
Many users have reported that Lavender is an incredible strain for relaxing in the evening while helping to relieve symptoms of ailments like chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, ulcerative colitis, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and OCD. Thanks to its high THC content, many medical cannabis community members report Lavender is great for relieving migraine headaches and muscle spasms.
Lavender is known to cause increased appetite, or the “munchies”, and for this reason can be great for helping treat nausea and anorexia.
Lavender produces a very physical high that will leave you feeling euphoric, relaxed and sedated. As the cerebral euphoria starts to wear off, drowsiness and “couch lock” set in and many people say that Lavender is an amazing strain to unwind with during the evenings and helps induce sleep.
Due to its potent Indica nature, this strain is not recommended for beginners who are not used to cannabis strains that have a high THC content. When trying Lavender for the first time, start slowly and be patient while you wait for the effects of this strain to kick in.
Thanks to its sedative effects, Lavender is best consumed during evening hours either alone or with close friends. The drowsiness that this strain is known for causing is very powerful making it an ideal strain to consume before going to bed.
When it comes to aroma, Lavender delivers on its namesake with floral, herbal and lavender scents that also have sweet and spicy undertones. When smoking Lavender, you can expect the same flavour of sweet floral and lavender notes, with a spicy and woody finish.
If you are interested in trying to grow lavender on your own, you are in for a treat as many growers report that lavender is a beautiful strain to watch develop into gorgeous buds.
Lavender is considered an easy cannabis strain to grow and has a natural resistance to common pests and diseases like mold and mildew. When grown indoors, the Lavender strain will typically take 9-10 weeks to flower and will have an average yield of 11 oz/㎡. Outdoor harvests will be ready by mid October and yield around 9 oz/plant.
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