As you would expect with our Queen, we invested much time and energy into her preparation. By the time she stepped into the limelight she had been bred over several generations, using the genetics of original classic lines; and she didn’t disappoint when she arrived. A High Times Cannabis Cup prize winner, Opium was an instant hit with the growing community.
The characteristics we channeled into Opium have created a strain with stand out qualities. The plant grows strong, with a thick stem and bushy side branches. This gives it the tools to produce BIG and heavy buds that are trichome rich.
A pleasure to work with for the indoor gardener (60 days flower time), this sturdy plant is versatile. It can be grown as a multi branch, stand alone, or in a set up that employs a Sea Of Green as it responds very well to training. Particularly impressive results have been achieved by those who use hydroponic systems, and hydro growers are big fans of its easy management too.
Outside, the Opium is a different story. In a warm and sunny climate it will grow more tree than bush, which makes it particularly effective for growers in southern regions of France, Spain and California.
Although this is a sturdy plant, the big buds may not make it so reliable for garden and guerrilla plots in northern areas, particularly if autumn is wet in your region.
Apart from the regal qualities she displays while growing, Opium carries her majesty through to the finished product. The smoke, fuelled by the plant’s sativa heritage, delivers a swift take-off while the indica factor ensures that the intensity of the experience carries right through to landing. The dominant fragrance is fruit, and the taste is creamy. A little like your favorite cocktail, you will be coming back for more.
- Height: Medium
- Flowering Time: 60 Days
- Indica/Sativa: 50% Indica / 50% Sativa
- Yield: Indoors 450 gr/m2, Outdoors 600 gr/pp+
- Harvest: Mid October
- Taste: Creamy, Fruit Punch, Grape
- Effect: Visual, Cerebral
- Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor / Outdoor
Strain FAQ
How do breeders create grape-flavored cannabis?
Grape flavour derives from selective breeding for genetic features. Breeders can create grape-scented offspring by selecting and crossing parent strains like Granddaddy Purple, Purple Urkle, and Grape Ape.
What challenges do these balanced hybrids have?
Balanced hybrids are like twins with differing personalities—what works for one may not work for the other. Legal growers adjust light exposure and feeding regimens to maximise the plants' growth.
What are the benefits of medium flowering time strains?
The genetic variety of this flowering spectrum offers hybrids that combine the finest of Sativa and Indica features. These hybrids can reportedly both energise and relax, deoending on their genetic makeup, meaning there is something for everyone here!
How do strains ready for harvest by mid-October handle environmental stress?
These cannabis types are said to resist temperature and moisture changes well. Their toughness evolved to help them survive in their native, sometimes changing climates.
What products can compete in the Cannabis Cup now?
The competition now includes not just flower but also edibles, extracts, and topicals. The cannabis industry is particular inventive and this has to be reflected in the awards available!
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