CBD Shark is a cannabis strain that offers a combination of moderate CBD and low THC levels that create a therapeutic, soothing experience—especially for those most interested in the plant’s medical benefits. Also known as “Shark,” this strong CBD strain is predominantly sought after by those who aren’t seeking an overly intense psychoactive experience. When you take a whiff of this strain, you’ll immediately pick up earthy and woody scents; however, CBD Shark offers nuanced hints of garlic and spice, with subtle fruity, sweet notes, as well. This complex flavor profile is a huge draw to consumers.
At Growers Choice Seeds, the CBD Shark strain comes in feminized photoperiod varieties, meaning they mature into female plants based on the light cycles above them.
CBD Shark Genetics
CBD Shark strain and its gentle, yet beneficial effects are thanks to a unique, hard-hitting lineage: these seeds are a crossbreed of the popular indica strain Shark Shock and high-CBD hybrid strain Cannatonic. Breeders put these parent strains together to produce the 80/20 indica-dominant cannabis strain that we know and love today. It’s worth noting that CBD Shark can contain up to 10% THC and anywhere from 6-10% CBD.
Effects of the CBD Shark strain
The recreational effects of cannabis strains like CBD Shark are going to vary slightly from person to person, as everyone has their own unique experiences. Regardless, the CBD Shark strain tends to offer a wide range of recreational results that work best for consumers seeking a mild, enjoyable experience without intense psychoactive effects. One of the primary recreational results of CBD Shark is relaxation: this marijuana strain is known for inducing soothing, calming highs that are great for unwinding after a long day or getting ready for bed. Because of its low THC content, consumers may also experience mild euphoria and even enhanced sensory perception.
Benefits of Cultivating CBD Shark Seeds
You know all about the effects of the CBD Shark strain and it’s genetics; but, what are the benefits of cultivating CBD Shark seeds?
Shark seeds tend to have a relatively short flowering time that can be quite appealing for both new and experienced growers looking to turn over crops quickly. This shortened cycle can allow for multiple harvests in a year! The plants themselves also tend to have a compact structure with a medium height, making them ideal for indoor growers with limited grow space (but we’ll talk more about their appearance later). Finally, this CBD strain is popular among growers for its resilience and hardy characteristics. It tends to be resilient to common pests and mold, and its robustness may reduce the need for more intense labor and maintenance.
How to grow the CBD Shark strain
While the CBD Shark strain tends to be relatively easy to grow, it’s still important to understand the unique cultivation requirements that this indica-dominant strain offers. From whether or not to grow the seeds indoors or outdoors, to their lighting and flowering needs, we’ll help you best understand how to cultivate these seeds below.
Indoors vs. Outdoors
Generally, Shark seeds can be grown indoors or outdoors. However, they tend to prefer an indoor environment because of the ability to control lighting and environmental conditions. After all, the CBD Shark seeds that Growers Choice sells are feminized photoperiods, so they only transition from the vegetative stage to the flowering stage when their light cycles change. Outdoor growers will likely find that this strain thrives outside in mild, more temperate climates. It’s going to do best growing in temperatures around 70-80°F with moderate humidity levels. (If you’re growing indoors, keeping your space at 40-50% humidity during the flowering stage is optimal.)
Lighting Needs
The lighting needs of CBD Shark are pretty typical of your average feminized photoperiod seed. They will need about 18-24 hours of light per day, and then 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness when you’re ready to initiate the flowering stage. Since indoor growers have to make this light cycle change on their own, you must keep a close eye on your plants and recognize when they’ve produced ample vegetative growth; otherwise, you may find yourself initiating flowering too early.
Flowering, Harvests, and Yields
We mentioned above that the CBD Shark strain typically has a short flowering phase of about 8-9 weeks, or 55-65 days. This means that, when growing these plants, you need to watch for signs that the buds are maturing: this means looking for the darkening of pistls and the development of sticky resin. It’s worth mentioning that the timing of your Shark harvest can affect the cannabinoid profile of your plants. You don’t want to harvest them too soon, as this could prevent your crops from achieving their full potential when it comes to their terpene, CBD, and THC content. In terms of harvests, this hybrid strain tends to produce a moderate to high yield (under optimal conditions, of course). When grown indoors, the yield can get up to 500 grams per square meter. Outdoor growers might see a similar per-plant yield, depending on the growing season length and environmental factors.
What do CBD Shark plants look like?
Before you go and buy some quality Shark seeds for yourself, you should take the time to understand what your plants are going to look like. This can also help ensure that the strain is suitable for your grow setup. Along with the compact structure we mentioned earlier, another characteristic of this easy-to-grow strain is its broad, dark green leaves. These leaves tend to be very lush and thick, quite typical of indica plants. CBD Shark is also popular for its tight, dense bud production and slightly frosty appearance. You’ll notice some amber pistils and yellow-green leaves sprinkled throughout, making this indica-dominant hybrid pretty nice to look at–especially after smoking.
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