Lavender

This strain combines all the best features of cannabis that please growers and stoners alike: from breathtaking appearance and distinctive organoleptic characteristics, to her incredible resilience and astounding effects. It's the best choice not only for beginners but also for professionals who want a plant that embodies the best genetic traits carefully collected from around the world.

Genetics and Characteristics

Lavender, also known as Lavender Kush, is a feminized photoperiod indica-dominant (80/20) hybrid with a high THC content of up to 27%. This strain is a complex and stable cross of legendary Super Skunk and Big Skunk Korean, combined with indigenous landraces from Afghanistan and the Hawaiian Islands. Breeders have gone through a long process of trial and error to achieve a stabilized multi-cross with impressive characteristics and distinctive features. It takes 9-10 weeks for the plant to flower, with outdoor harvest typically coming in late October. Indoors, the strain yields approximately 350 g/m² (12 oz) of resinous pyramidal flowers with purple calyxes that take on a distinctive lavender hue when dried. Outdoors, a single plant will produce about 450 g (16 oz) of buds.

Flavor and Aroma

The strain's diverse terpene profile creates a unique sensory spectrum, creating a rich, slightly sweet lavender aroma intertwined with spices, herbs and Afghan hashish. The flavor palette is similar, yet individual notes are more pronounced. The dense and oily smoke with a thick, creamy texture combines notes of lavender, cedar, matured cheese, earth, and wood. The aftertaste is appetizing and multifaceted, sweet, floral, and spicy. In a word – delightful!

Recreational and Medicinal Use

Lavender is a perfect choice for an evening unwinding after a busy workday. Expect unique, intensely cerebral effects that, after a vibrant sativa onset, mellow out into a pleasant indica relaxation, a desire to get comfortable and enjoy a movie or music. Prepare ahead for your session by placing your favorite beverages, fruits, and snacks within arm's reach, as you may get too relaxed even for a short walk to the kitchen. The conclusion of your encounter with Lavender will be a profound and restful sleep.

The synergy of Lavender’s broad terpene profile with up to 1% of the medicinal CBG contributes to the easy and gentle alleviation of pain, fatigue, anxiety, stress, and depression. It also aids in treating insomnia and normalizing appetite.

Cultivation

Lavender thrives in a range of conditions, showing excellent results in warm, relatively humid regions with abundant sunshine. Its resilience is evident whether you opt for indoor or outdoor cultivation, in soil or any inert substrate. Simply germinate the seed, and watch as Lavender flourishes.

Due to the presence of Skunk genetics, the flowering period will feature a rather intense aroma that permeates the entire space. This can be mitigated by setting up an effective ventilation system coupled with a carbon filter with replaceable cartridges. Outdoors, the odor can be camouflaged by cultivating basil, thyme, coriander, or dill alongside the plants, which also provide the added benefit of deterring pesky insects.

FAQ

What is the height of mature plants?

Indoors, they reach 130-140 cm (51-55 inches), and outdoors, they can grow up to 2.5 meters (8 ft).

What is the profile of major terpenes?

Linalool, caryophyllene, humulene, myrcene, and pinene.

What is the typical duration of the vegetative stage?

Indoors, the vegetative phase can be extended almost indefinitely. The transition to a 12/12 light regime triggers the flowering stage. Outdoors, flowering begins as the daylight duration nears 12 hours. When cultivating indoors, prioritizing the size of your grow tent is crucial. It's important to note that plants increase in size by 2-3 times after flipping to flowering.