Chronic is a hybrid marijuana strain made by crossing Northern Lights with Skunk and AK-47. This balanced strain produces energizing and uplifting effects. Chronic features a flavor profile of sweet honey, flower, and spice. Medical marijuana patients choose this strain to help relieve symptoms associated with stress and depression. Growers say this strain can be grown outdoors but should be somewhat sheltered for protection. Chronic has a flowering time of 63 days
While the term “chronic” is used by many smokers to describe high-quality cannabis, the Chronic cultivar has been a legendary strain for quite some time.
Chronic is a hybrid from Dutch seed bank Serious Seeds, which created the strain in 1994 by blending Skunk #1 with Northern Lights. Later, in the early 2000s, the seed bank crossed a hybrid of Skunk #1 and Northern Lights with a hybrid of Northern Lights and AK-47 hybrid to produce what exists today. Seed bank owner/breeder Simon said he added AK-47 to the equation to upgrade the strain’s genetics and give it a “complex, full-spectrum high without losing the nice yield and flavor.” Serious Seeds carries both regular and feminized Chronic seeds.
Chronic won seven cannabis awards, including:
3rd prize at High Times Cannabis Cup in 1994
1st at La Bella Flor Cup Spain in 2003
1st at Highlife Cup Spain in 2004.
About Chronic
Although chronic is a popular catch-all term for cannabis — appearing in everything from Dr. Dre albums to contemporary fiction — Chronic is also the name of a particular strain. Chronic is a cross between three powerhouse varieties: AK-47, Northern Lights, and Skunk #1. It comes to us from Serious Seeds, the Canadian producers responsible for strains like White Russian and Double Dutch. Chronic delivers a well-rounded high that’s right at home in a variety of situations. Its THC content has been measured at between 10% and 20%; the strain also includes the therapeutic cannabinoid CBD, with levels ranging from 1% to 13%.
Chronic is marked by small to medium flowers that cling together in clustered, popcorn-like formations. The buds hold a dense, indica-typical structure with tightly-coiled leaves. The leaves themselves are a musty shade of olive green, offset by vibrant red pistils. A coat of translucent amber trichomes covers the inner and outer surfaces of Chronic’s flowers, lending them a dewy, yellowish tint.
When properly cured, Chronic explodes with a strong, skunky odor. Sweet and earthy base notes provide a contrast to this powerful funk; on closer inspection, there are also some woodsy hints of pine. Breaking open or grinding up Chronic’s buds yields a hashy, spicy scent, perhaps evidence of the Afghani landrace in parent strain AK-47’s roots. When combusted, this strain burns with an acrid smoke that many describe as harsh and cough-inducing. The smoke tastes slightly fruity and peppery on the exhale and may linger on the palate for a while afterward. Those looking to keep their cannabis consumption discreet should take some precautions, as Chronic can be a very pungent smoke.
Chronic’s high takes effect quickly, rocketing smokers into an intense headspace marked by fast-paced, freely associative thinking. This mindset is good for creative brainstorming and for analytically working through problem-oriented scenarios. In its early stages, Chronic can also be a good complement to mundane activities like cleaning or running errands. In social settings, the strain’s upbeat vibes can translate into giddy conversation and shared laughter. As time passes, this hybrid’s body high emerges, in part due to its CBD content. The growing sense of physical relaxation is good for unwinding with friends after a long day or, alternatively, taking yourself on a solo date to the movies. Although Chronic’s sedation can put smokers’ bodies out of commission in high enough doses, it tends to leave their minds relatively clear. A great remedy for insomnia, Chronic is best enjoyed during the evening or right before bed. The high is said to be long lasting — in some cases persisting for up to six hours — even for veteran cannabis consumers.
Chronic’s levels of CBD shine through to confer benefits for medical cannabis patients. The strain can temporarily numb deep-seated aches and pains, both temporary and long-term.
CBD also comes in handy to confer med benefit. It may also provoke hunger for those who have lost their appetites to disease or to severe treatments like chemotherapy. Psychologically speaking, Chronic can help those with attention deficit disorders to sustain concentration. Because the mind race associated with this strain’s onset can often lead to paranoia, it is not recommended for those who are prone to panic or who have a low tolerance for THC.
Several producers have made seeds of Chronic available for sale online. It can be grown indoors or out, although successful outdoor cultivation requires a semi-humid climate with daytime temperatures between 72 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Because it boasts a favorable flower to leaf ratio, Chronic does not require regular “topping” or pruning in order to maximize yield. This strain flowers within a long 9 to 10 weeks when grown indoors. Just as it can be a pungent smoke, Chronic can also be a very pungent grow: cultivators who want to keep their operations under wraps should invest in odor control measures like exhaust fans or carbon air filters.
A potent and full-bodied hybrid, Chronic makes a great all-purpose strain for the seasoned smoker. Its name (which is something of a throwback) can also be a fun way to embrace 90s nostalgia.
Indica Dominant Hybrid – 80% Indica / 20% Sativa
THC: 14% – 20%
Being a living legend among rappers and regulars, it’s no wonder that Chronic is mentioned as one of the most classical strains of weed ever known to exist. This is typically long and elongated in appearance, with somewhat puffed buds on the taller plants, and has light green, dark green, and specks of gold woven throughout. It is a 80/20 indica dominant hybrid. Chronic originated by a cross between Northern Light X, Skunk X, and AK47 marijuana strains. It is particularly useful medically for aiding in pain relief, relieving the symptoms of depression, anxiety, loss of appetite, and other similar types of conditions. The only downsides reported to this strain are the commonly present combination of cotton eye and dry mouth. Chronic is as versatile as it is beautiful, and no matter in which form you choose to partake of this hybrid strain, it retains its potency and smoothness.
CHRONIC LIGHTS UP YOUR TASTE BUDS
Chronic is a very complex strain of cannabis that offers a huge diversity when it comes to flavour, taste, and the high. When it comes to taste, Chronic lights up your taste buds and offers mouth-watering tones of nectar, orange, pepper, and lemon. This gorgeous mix is complimented by the scent profile of the strain which includes notes of sour, sweetness, and spice.
With her indica background, the high offered by Chronic is very multi layered and is predominantly body orientated. The body high is defined by calmness, but can cause couch lock, sleepiness, and the munchies. The head high is characterised by feelings of exhilaration as well as thought provoking and meditative states.
Chronic features a flowering time of around 64 days and offers very large yields when grown indoors. Outdoor yields are reported to be less spectacular.
Grow information
Serious Seeds reports the sweet-and-spicy flavor of the original Chronic remains intact in its current iteration of the strain. It also reports high yields of enormous colas from Chronic during a 56-63-day flowering period. Chronic is best grown indoors but responds well to natural sunlight within a protected environment.
The breeder recommends a long, careful and thorough drying process to maintain the strain’s terpene profile.
