CBD Rene by House of the Great Gardener

Berry on the nose, licorice on the tongue and close to equal parts THC and CBD: CBD Rene does not taste like a typical CBD strain.

It was House of the Great Gardener's first CBD-rich release, made by crossing a Cannatonic mother with Rene, the breeder's own Canadian favourite, a stony, fruity hybrid rumoured to descend from Himalayan indica and Skunk #1.

The breeder describes a berry nose and a licorice flavour. One outdoor grower reported licorice, aniseed and spice at harvest, with very little smell during bloom.

The breeder's lab result shows THC at 6.17% and CBD at 6.38%, with traces of CBC and CBG, so the effect is gentle and clear rather than heavy. Growers describe a calm, focused, creative mood with balanced energy and a lift in appetite, and balanced strains like this are widely sought by medical users who want daytime calm without a strong high.

The breeder lists 7 to 8 weeks of flower, a high yield and indoor or outdoor growing, with neat popcorn buds and resin the breeder rates as full melt. An outdoor grower reported a very good bud-to-leaf ratio and a slightly above average harvest. Worth knowing: the breeder's own testing found roughly seven in ten seeds give the high-CBD type, so careful growers test their plants before choosing a keeper.

House of the Great Gardener was founded by Canadian cannabis advocate Mat Beren, launched its seedbank in 2011, and is best known for its Barbara Bud line.

Collector's notice: this pack is sold as a sealed souvenir and novelty item for adults aged 18 and over. Seeds are not to be germinated where doing so is against the law. Strain details are the breeder's published information and reports from growers and users, given for reference only and not as medical advice. You are responsible for knowing and following the law where you live.