Snowcap

Snowcap: One of Northern Cali’s Finest

Snowcap features a distinct look and flavor profile. When fully flowered the strain has a mix of colors that prove its unique roots. Some believe that it gets its name for the snowy white crystals that form on the buds and leaves during the final grow cycle. The taller than average plants are ideal for narrow grow rooms and fit perfectly into outdoor gardens as they don’t take up a ton of room. You will want to make sure that vertically there is enough space for these plants to reach their maximum height. Its mysterious lineage is one of the reasons this strain fascinates cannabis cultivators and users.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

Snowcap can be grown by beginner level growers with ease as long as they follow these simple directions. It features a shorter than average flowering time, moderate to high yields and preference for warmer temperatures. Quality air circulation is the key ingredient to seeing this plant through to harvest time. A well draining soil with added nutrients can make or break this strain’s grow. You will want to keep a close eye on the light intensity of your grow to prevent bleaching. While the strain doesn’t require an overabundance of work it does require you pay attention in each phase or stage of growth.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Growing Snowcap is fairly easy making it a fan favorite among novice growers. It is the perfect beginning strain for anyone that has never dabbled in cannabis growing before. Despite its name the desired temperature for Snowcap ranges between 65-75 degrees fahrenheit during vegetative stage and slightly lower temps during flowering. The plant requires 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness during the flowering stage with lights positioned 18-24 inches from the canopy.
• Moisture control: Snowcap’s humidity requirements are between 50-60% during the entire grow cycle. It is important to replicate Mediterranean climates with this strain. Make sure the grow environment is dry, in fact, the drier the better in order for these plants to flourish.
• Training Techniques: Snowcap plants benefit greatly from topping and/or fimming. Creating a bushier canopy to increase yield is key as well as low-stress training. Bending or tying down branches will ensure more light reaches the bottom buds. This will help the plant grow evenly.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Snowcap female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Time and Harvest

• Flowering Time: With an indoor grow you can expect Snowcap to harvest between 60-70 days, which is considered relatively standard in the cannabis growing world. Outdoor growers should anticipate harvesting around the middle to end of September, so it grows slightly faster in ideal outdoor environments.
• Yields: Indoor yields are 350 grams per square meter, while outdoor grows typically produce up to 450 grams per plant. While the yields may be lower than average, the effort needed to produce these yields is totally worth it.

Dominant Terpenes in Snowcap: Totally Chill

Snowcaps’s terpene profile is fairly standard. The most dominant terpene in this strain is caryophyllene while limonene and myrcene are in the background contributing to the aroma and sweet taste of the Snowcap strain.

• Terpinolene: Most Dominant – Hailed for its anti-anxiety properties, terpinolene is the standout terpene in Snowcap weed. This terpene causes Snowcap to have a minty and herbaceous flavor.
• Caryophyllene: Secondary – Gives the strain its subtly spicy warmth and peppery notes. This terpene has many medicative effects.
• Myrcene: Third Place – Contributes noticeably to the Indica within Snowcap’s chemical compound. This terpene will help your stresses melt away.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Snowcap

Cannabinoids, although in the background, play an important role in Snowcap and are a huge part of the genetic makeup of cannabis in general. The energized and uplifting feeling you get when you use Snowcap is due to the cannabinoids and terpenes that are the building blocks of cannabis. Each cannabinoid does something a little different and depending on how much THC and CBD there is it can produce a completely different effect on the body and mind.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of Snowcap. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at a massive 24%, the THC in the Indica-Sativa Hybrid is responsible for the head and body high you get when you use it. The high THC levels in Snowcap are higher than normal which you can feel almost immediately after using it.
• CBD: Low Doses – CBD is a cannabinoid that is not psychoactive but can be found in most cannabis strains. The cannabinoid is found in higher amounts specifically in the Snowcap strain. It tops out around 3-4%