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Cannatonic
Cannatonic is the mother of most
of our current high-CBD cannabis
strains and is considered to
be responsible for the CBD movement.
The breeders at Resin Seeds
unveiled Cannatonic at Spannabis
2008 and were shocked when the
test results showed dramatically
elevated levels of CBD.
Although industrial hemp always
contained CBD, this was the first time a cannabis sativa plant
contained such high levels. This also happened to be around
the same time news reports were coming out with the benefits
of CBD. The CBD revolution was born.
Cannatonic went on to receive multiple first-place awards
at different Cannabis Cups around the U.S. and has become
a mainstay in the breeding world. It is a 50-50 indica-sativa
hybrid with a 1:1 THC to CBD ratio. Depending on where you
get your seeds, CBD levels can range from 10-19 percent, while
THC levels remain as low as three percent. It has a piney,
peppery flavor and produces a mellow, relaxing high.
It is a short plant that can be grown indoors, outdoors, and
in greenhouses, and is ready to harvest in 60-70 days. When
grown indoors under ideal conditions, it can produce up to
500 grams per square meter. Outdoors, it can produce 250-400
grams per plant.
ACDC
ACDC is the offspring of
Cannatonic and Cannabis
Ruderalis. Its THC levels are
almost nonexistent, giving you all
the medical benefits of cannabis
without the high. This strain is ideal
for those needing to treat health
conditions while keeping a clear
head. It is one of the strongest
CBD strains out there, with levels at
20 percent or more. This sativa-dominant hybrid has a fruity,
skunky, earthy aroma, and offers a relaxed buzz. It leaves you
feeling euphoric, happy, calm, and helps you focus.
When grown indoors, this plant will reach a height of up
to 2.5 feet, flowers in about 65-72 days, and will produce
a harvest up to 400 grams per 10 square feet. Outdoors,
ACDC will reach a height of up to four feet, the flowering
time is about 63-70 days, and it will yield 400-500 grams
per 10 square feet.
ACDC can be a little picky and likes a consistent
temperature between 68-80°F, so if you’re growing outdoors,
you will want to make sure you can harvest before
temperatures drop in the fall. Growers report that it is
sensitive to overfeeding, so feed at half strength in the
vegetative stage and then go to full strength in bloom.
It has a medium resistance to mold.
Harlequin
Harlequin is a sativa-dominant
hybrid known for its reliable
expression of high-CBD and
low-THC levels. It generally tests
at a 5:2 CBD to THC ratio, with
seven to 10 percent CBD content.
It is another strain that treats
a variety of conditions without
an intoxicating effect, making it
perfect for using during work and
daytime activities. It will make you feel alert, focused, clearheaded,
calm, and creative. It is known for its sweet mango
and earthy musk flavors.
Harlequin has a reputation for growing into relatively large
plants and producing high yields. Outdoors, it can grow to be
eight feet tall and produce up to 600 grams per plant. Indoors,
these plants yield up to 700 grams per 10 square feet.
It prefers to grow in temperatures between 72-85°F and
likes humidity right around 50 percent. It is very resistant to
pests, disease, and mold. Harlequin produces large colas and
should be harvested early before CBD levels start dropping
off. To get the highest CBD levels possible, harvest when
80-85 percent of the pistils have changed color from white
to orange and brown.
“The most important tip of all is to
grow a strain with genetics that
are naturally high in CBD.”
Hammershark
Hammershark is another awardwinning
strain from Resin Seeds
and took home third place at
the 2013 High Times Cannabis
Cup in Amsterdam. This strain
strikes a balance between high
CBD levels and high yields. It
produces large colas covered in
a thick layer of trichomes with a
1:1 ratio of CBD to THC.
This indica-dominant hybrid comes from Dieseltonic and
Great White Shark. It has a fruity aroma and produces a
mellow high, perfect for moments of deep reflection.
This strain has a strong resistance to pests, disease, and
mold. When grown indoors, it has a flowering time of nine to
10 weeks and will produce up to 500 grams per 10 square feet.
Outdoors, it should reach maturity around October and will
produce 250-400 grams per plant.
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