Trainwreck is a potent 65/35 Sativa Dominant Hybrid that can be a bit of a contradiction when it comes to its effects; the onset is a burst of creative cerebral energy that pushes you forward until suddenly the relaxing and sedative physical effects effects kick in, stopping you in your tracks with feelings of lethargy.
There is no confusion why this cannabis strain is called Trainwreck and its reputation and popularity among modern cannabis users is legendary. Medical patients report finding relief from the symptoms of ailments like depression, stress, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, muscle spasms, chronic pain, nausea and lack of appetite using this strain.
The Trainwreck cannabis strain is a 65/35 Sativa Dominant Hybrid that delivers a unique type of high. While its origins are unknown, the popular belief is that it was originally bred somewhere in California during the 1970s by crossing three land race strains including a Mexican Sativa, a Thai Sativa and an Afghani.
Trainwreck’s THC content can range from 12% to 27%, but average samples typically contain around 18% THC. Its CBD content is very low and typically falls at less than 0.01%.
Over the years, Trainwreck has become a very popular strain among medical and recreational users alike. It ihas been known to help alleviate symptoms of ailments such as pain, depression, stress, muscle spasms, PTSD, ADD/ADHD, loss of appetite and nausea.
Many medical cannabis patients report that Trainwreck is one of the best strains for dealing with pain and muscle spasms. Many dispensaries even report that they have customers who demand that they always keep the Trainwreck cannabis strain in stock.
Trainwreck is a heavy hitting Sativa Dominant Hybrid strain that leaves you feeling uplifted, energized and focused, while its Indica roots also shine through finishing the experience by leaving you feeling relaxed and sedated. Many people describe the feeling as a paradoxical “relaxing adrenaline” high.
Everyone responds a little bit differently to this strain. Some users claim that Trainwreck is amazing for daytime use, while others claim that it leaves you feeling overly sedated and too lethargic to be productive during the day.
Beginners should probably avoid Trainwreck as it can have very high concentrations of THC and many users of this strain agree that the high experienced can be very unique from one batch of Trainwreck to another. New users should stick to strains that have more typical high effects associated with them until they are more familiar with how cannabis affects them.
Trainwreck has an aroma profile that smells like lemons and citrus, with menthol and pine undertones. The flavor profile of this strain is nothing like its aroma. Instead, Trainwreck delivers a peppery or spicy herbal taste when smoked, with earthy and woody undertones.
Trainwreck is considered a great strain for beginner growers, both outdoors and indoors. When grown indoors, you can expect flowering times of 8 to 10 weeks with average yields of 18 oz/㎡. Outdoor harvests are ready between late October and early November and will produce around 25 oz/plant on average. Trainwreck has a high resistance to disease but requires a warm, dry climate away from frost and cold temperatures.
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