Kraken
Kraken
Also known as: Kracken, Kraken Bud
Overview
Kraken is an indica-dominant hybrid strain developed by Spanish breeder Buddha Seeds, named after the legendary sea monster for its powerful effects and impressive yields. The strain's exact parentage remains largely mysterious, though some sources suggest it may contain genetics from Jack Herer and The #1, with possible ruderalis influence. Buddha Seeds developed Kraken specifically to combine exceptional potency with extraordinary productivity, making it highly valued in the Spanish growing community. The strain has gained recognition for producing massive harvests while delivering overwhelmingly powerful effects that can be too intense for inexperienced users.
Kraken plants exhibit robust, heavily-branched structure with thick stalks and long side branches that support dense, resinous buds. The flowers are notably compact and chunky, covered in a thick blanket of golden trichomes with sparse orange pistils. The buds display spade-shaped formation with neon green coloration, sometimes showing purple hues. The strain is characterized by its rapid bud production and remarkable growing speed, typically finishing flowering in 8-11 weeks depending on the phenotype.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with insomnia and sleep disorders
- Often used for stress and anxiety management
- Users report relief from muscle spasms
- May help with depression and mood disorders
- Often used for appetite stimulation
- Users report relief from inflammation
- May help with chronic headaches and migraines
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Kraken is considered an intermediate-difficulty strain to cultivate, requiring significant space and heavy feeding. Plants develop sativa-like structure with tall growth, thick stalks, and extensive branching. Indoor flowering time ranges from 8-11 weeks (56-77 days), while outdoor harvest typically occurs in mid-to-late September or early October. The strain demands high nutrient intake and ample water, making it better suited for experienced growers. Plants can reach 0.9-1.3m indoors and 1-2m outdoors. Yields are exceptional, with indoor production of 450-700g/m² and outdoor yields of 500g+ per plant (up to 40+ ounces in ideal conditions). Plants may require staking due to heavy, dense bud production. Available primarily as feminized seeds, with some risk of hermaphroditism in late flowering stages.