Explore the energizing Green Crack strain, a sativa-dominant powerhouse loved by creatives and cultivators alike.
If you’ve not been introduced, say hello to your new best friend for your home grow: Green Crack. This easy-effort, sativa-dominant strain aptly named for its energizing effects is a cult favorite among both recreational and medicinal users, a real crowd-pleaser beloved by many in the entertainment industry.
The Green Crack strain was formerly called ‘Cush’ but later went through a rebrand courtesy of Snoop Dogg, who affectionately gave the strain its current moniker.
Green Crack is an energetic blaze that lets you smoke all day. It’s also a potent pain reliever in the form of concentrated oil. Green Crack smells like mango sour gummy worms and looks and hits like Sour Diesel… but on crack, aka with more crystals, a stronger scent, and more of that sticky icky texture.
Green Crack’s almost tropical blend of citrus with a hint of pine, coupled with its energizing and productive high makes it a righteous choice for home cultivators who want a reliable sativa.
The Green Crack strain is best for sativa lovers who want to get more bang for their buck with potency. Green Crack will grow easily in hotter climates that aren’t too humid, i.e. not tropical, but if you have an indoor grow, you can easily get high yields with the right lighting schedule.
One of the cool things about Green Crack is that you can smoke it for hours on end, without having to tap out because all your energy is zapped. For this reason, it’s beloved by creatives, coders, partiers, and daytime productivity smokers.
Even though it’s often described as a forceful sativa with effects more akin to an energy drink than an indica, Green Crack users don’t often report paranoia. So even some indica lovers prone to anxiety have been known to make the switch to a Green Crack strain for that daytime high.
Green Crack is also one of those party strains that can encourage socialization and likely won’t induce that sedative, queasy effect when mixed with alcohol like many indicas.
This strain is also considerably resilient to outdoor environments, though you need to live somewhere with a lot of hot days, like SoCal, Florida, Arizona, or Hawaii. Certain areas, like Louisiana or Texas where the humidity frequently exceeds 50%, won’t do.
Growing Green Crack indoors is relatively easy, as the plants are low-maintenance, aside from their increased light exposure compared to indicas.
Like the airlines always say, we know you have a choice when it comes to getting high. Those choices eventually become what you’re going to cultivate at home, so you want to be sure to make the right decision before you get into a relationship with these plants.
To that end, Green Crack isn’t going to appeal to indica purists, although there are some great hybrids out there. Sativa-dominant hybrid users and especially diehard sativa lovers are in for a treat. Here are the benefits of choosing Green Crack as your home strain to fly the friendly skies:
Where you buy your seeds matters because genetics will play a big factor in whether or not your grow is successful. Better producers will have put substantial time and money into their genetic selection, which means your seeds will be more potent, more resistant to disease, and more resilient overall.
Look for feminized Green Crack seeds from a research-driven supplier focused on superior cannabis genetics. Be sure to check out what the provider lists for yields, as legitimate Green Crack seeds, when tended to properly, should give you up to 20 ounces per plant.
If you are growing indoors and have your controls for light, temperature, humidity, etc., on point you’ll be able to grow Green Crack relatively easily.
For outdoor grows, remember that the ideal temperature range for Green Crack is between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. If you live somewhere with milder summers, you may want to plant your Green Crack at the beginning of the season. Those in hotter, southern climates would be best suited to planting in the early fall, from August into October.
Humidity is another big factor for outdoor grows. Green Crack can handle just a bit of humidity, so it’s better suited to sunny, dry climates like Colorado or Arizona. If you live in a super-humid place, you’re better off growing indoors as Green Crack plants will deteriorate quickly from too much moisture.
After inspecting your seeds upon arrival, gently soak them in lukewarm water for a minimum of 12 hours and a maximum of 18 hours, to help soften the seed coat. You can then use the wet paper towel method or plant your soaked seeds in a seed-starting mix. Make sure whatever you’re using is moist, but not waterlogged.
Keep your Green Crack babies in a dark, warm environment like a closet or pantry, somewhere where the temperature and humidity are relatively consistent. You don’t want them to get too hot, and it can’t be too dark either, which is why the pantry is usually a good choice.
Like all cannabis seeds, Green Crack’s germination process will take a few days, even a week. Try not to disturb the seedlings or handle them too much while it’s happening. You’ll end up with a small root emerging from the seed that will begin to push up through the soil or paper towel. After the first cotyledons (seed leaves) appear, the baby seedling will sprout its first true set of leaves.
Once the seedlings develop their first true set of leaves, transplant them into individual pots. For growing Green Crack outdoors, you’ll probably want to put them in direct sunlight, as long as you’re not planting too early in the summer. In hotter climates, you may need to consider a greenhouse or protective screen. Indoor growers should also provide lots of light while keeping the temperature below 80 degrees.
Whether you’re growing Green Crack indoors or outdoors, don’t forget to feed a balanced nutrient solution that you can easily adjust as your plants mature through the following stages.
Your Green Crack plants will now be going through a growth spurt, which you need to support with plenty of light, water, and nutrients. During this time, as with all cannabis plants, you need to increase the nitrogen. Indoor growers should maintain an 18/6 light cycle, and those with a hydroponic or aeroponic system will see markedly faster growth.
Don’t forget to regularly prune and train plants to optimize light exposure and airflow. Consider leveraging techniques like topping and low-stress training to manage plant height and maximize yield.
Switch to a 12/12 light cycle to trigger flowering, and don’t forget to monitor temperature and humidity levels to prevent mold and mildew. You’ll know your Green Crack plants are in the flowering stage when you see baby buds forming.
Indoor growers should maintain a temperature between 70-80°F (21-27°C) and relative humidity of 40-50% during the flowering stage. Continue to provide your Green Crack plants with nutrients, particularly phosphorus and potassium during this stage.
Once the trichomes turn an amber orange, it’s time to harvest your Green Crack buds! Trim the buds carefully with a pair of small, sharp scissors, cutting off excess leaves to expose the full extent of the budding bodies. Dry slowly in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated area to prevent mold and mildew. Once enough moisture has evaporated, cure the dried buds in airtight containers. For storage, keep your cured Green Crack buds in a cool, dark place.
Check out these genetically gifted Green Crack seeds for your next harvest, for indoor grows or outdoor setups in warmer climates.
