Dark Star
Dark Star
Also known as: Darkstar
Overview
Dark Star is an indica-dominant cannabis strain created by crossing Purple Kush and Mazar-I-Sharif, first bred indoors by T.H. Seeds. Though celestial in its effects, the strain is more likely homage to the Grateful Dead's song "Dark Star". This genetic combination captures the deeply calming properties of Purple Kush, known for its sleep-inducing effects, with the ancient, resinous qualities of Mazar-I-Sharif, resulting in a variety that displays a strong indica lineage, making it highly efficient for relaxation and stress relief. Dark Star buds are renowned for their dense, compact nature, generously coated with resin crystals that hint at their potent effects, belonging to the Kush family and showcasing buds that are not only visually striking but also emit a distinctive sour smell. The flavor and aroma of Dark Star both have strong, sweet notes of coffee and soil. Growing Dark Star demands patience due to its slow 9-week flowering cycle, presenting a challenge for novice cultivators, as this strain is known for its dense and visually appealing buds covered in resin crystals.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with insomnia
- Often used for stress management
- Users report appetite stimulation
- May help with anxiety
- Often used for muscle spasms
- Users report relief from depression
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Dark Star is classified as an indica strain with a yield of 400-500 grams per square meter, height of 120-140cm, and flowering time of 9 weeks. This strain can be cultivated indoors, outdoors and greenhouse with plants needing a flowering time of approximately 70 days. The plant stretches up to week 4-5 of flower so requires adequate room and is a heavy feeder. The strain presents moderate difficulty - not for absolute first-timers, but a great learn-and-earn strain if you've grown a harvest or two already, requiring a reasonable level of skill and experience to cultivate properly. This heavy yielding strain (400-500 g/m²) does great when fed a healthy diet of nutrients, with Dark Star's fat and bushy structure benefiting from larger applications of fertilizer. Dark Star can be grown both indoors and outdoors, although indoors is preferred, with outdoor growers having better success finishing buds in a dry climate.