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The Freakshow Strain: An Enthusiastic, Sativa-Rich Hybrid

The offspring of Holy Banana and Pineapple Express #2, the Freakshow strain is a sativa-dominant hybrid known for its THC levels of 20%, 90% sativa lineage, and hearty banana-like flavor and fragrance. 

After first landing on the cannabis scene in 2017, this strain was greeted with widespread praise thanks to its joy-sparking effects, easy-to-grow nature, and eye-catching leaf shape. These qualities, among others, distinguish the Freakshow strain from more traditional hybrids. Factor in its ultra low-maintenance growing qualities, and it’s no wonder why this sativa-dominant gem has earned the respect of growers far and wide, despite its relatively short time on the cannabis scene. 

Growing Tips for Freakshow Seeds

The Freakshow strain has a strong resilience against pests and mildew, making for a forgiving and easy-to-grow strain, even for novice growers. Outdoor growers who prefer a more discreet growing experience will enjoy the Freakshow strain’s unique, fern-like leaves, which can appear less stereotypically marijuana-esque than your standard cannabis strain.

The following growing tips can help cultivators of all skill levels encourage greater yields. 

Dial In Your Growing Conditions

Creating an ideal environment: The Freakshow strain prefers temperate climates ranging from 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit or 21-27 degrees Celsius. These ranges can be created indoors using a space heater.

Providing nutrients and ventilation: The Freakshow strain is adaptable and can thrive indoors as well as outside. Growers are encouraged to use nutrient-rich soil and provide their plants with proper airflow—particularly during the flowering stage. Fresh air helps protect your Freakshow plants’ dense, trichome-coated buds from issues like mold and mildew, which in turn, helps encourage healthier growth and generous yields.

Managing size and height: Unlike more traditional cannabis strains, Freakshow’s wild growth pattern requires regular pruning to help ensure plenty of space and airflow between plants. Indoor growers, in particular, may want to keep this hybrid’s rapid, vertical growth. As a sativa-dominant strain, it’s not uncommon for Freakshow plants to reach heights of six feet or greater. 

Germinating Your Freakshow Seeds

Growing the Freakshow strain is simple, and so is our germination guide! Whether you’re a first-time cultivator or a green-thumbed expert, our step-by-step guide provides a more efficient and accessible way to germinate your seeds at home. If you have basic items on hand, such as paper towels and water, you can germinate your Freakshow seeds with ease, even if you’ve never gone through the process before! 

Taproots will typically emerge within 3-7 days, after which your seeds can be transferred to a growing medium of your choice. Plus, by using our germination guide, you are also protecting your Freakshow seeds with our industry-leading germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Times, and Harvest

Indoor growers will enjoy approximate yields of up to 24 ounces per square meter, while outdoor growers may see very generous yields of up to 64 ounces per plant. The Freakshow strain has a flowering period of approximately 55–65 days, with outdoor harvests usually taking place in late April or early May and harvests around mid-October. 

Dominant Terpenes in Freakshow

Fans of this hybrid describe its aroma and flavor as earthy and herbal with hints of fresh pine. Freakshow’s signature taste and fragrance are thanks to dominant terpenes myrcene, pinene, and caryophyllene, which together provide a complex sensory experience with subtler hints of spice and banana and a mild diesel-like finish. 

Dominant Cannabinoids in Freakshow

Freakshow’s cannabinoid profile is led by THC levels of 20%—or on the higher side of moderate. Newer users, or those inexperienced with psychoactive effects, may find the mind-bending high to be especially powerful, while cannabis fans with a more developed tolerance to THC will find the high is plenty noticeable but not overpowering. 

While the Freakshow strain’s CBD levels are negligible at less than one percent, this strain’s THC levels interact with its dominant terpenes through a process known as the entourage effect. The interplay between dominant cannabinoids and dominant terpenes can enhance the overall high and depth of experience.