How to grow DarkStar
Taste
Seb's take
A pure indica out of Purple Kush and Mazar-i-Sharif, dense of bud and short of stature — a dark star, it turns out, with a gravitational pull all her own. At 19% THC the effect settles the body first, useful for pain and appetite, and little else once it takes hold.
Where it comes from
A pure indica from T.H. Seeds, built out of Purple Kush and Mazar-i-Sharif, the same Afghan-line heritage that runs beneath a good many heavy hitters. The record calls her one of their latest additions and does not undersell the potency. Dense buds and a short, stocky frame are the family inheritance, and both are present. A dark star, then, with a quiet gravitational pull all her own.
Nose & flavour
No notes are recorded, so the lineage must guide you: Purple Kush and Mazar-i-Sharif point squarely at the earthy, hashy, resin-heavy end of things rather than anything sweet or bright. Expect a dense, grounded aroma in the classic Afghan-indica mould. What she lacks in a headline note she makes up for in depth.
The high
Squarely an indica effect: relaxed, settling, and heavy once it takes hold, at a listed 19 percent THC. This is a plant that eases the body down and keeps you where you are, better suited to an armchair than an agenda. The record makes plain her potency belies that modest THC figure, so a measured first session is the sensible approach.
Growing it
Feminized, finishing in sixty-three days, and holding a middling 120 to 140cm, a sensible height for a pure indica. Indoor yields run 400 to 500 g/m². The buds are notably dense, which is a virtue in the jar and a caution in the tent, so keep the airflow moving through the last fortnight to guard against damp settling in tight flowers. A straightforward, compact grow with a heavy smoke at the end of it.
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Effects
Common questions about DarkStar
How long does DarkStar take to flower?
Around 9 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is DarkStar an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
A feminized photoperiod strain — flowering starts when you switch the lights, so the timing is yours to control.
How tall does DarkStar grow?
Around 140 cm. Standard tent territory.
How strong is DarkStar?
The breeder lists THC around 19%. Firmly in the strong band.