Death-Star by Clone Only Strains
If you were smoking top-tier herb in the Midwest around the early 2000s, you knew about Death-Star. Originally bred in Ohio around 2001 by a crew known simply as 'Team Death Star,' this cut became the stuff of absolute legend. For the longest time, it was strictly an elite clone-only variety, passed around tight-knit circles of growers and caregivers. Everybody and their mother claims to have the 'original Ohio cut' nowadays, but the real deal is unmistakable. It’s a masterful cross between Paradise Seeds' heavy-hitting Sensi Star and a killer clone-only cut of Sour Diesel.
Growing the true Death-Star clone is a rewarding experience if you can keep her happy. She takes about 8 to 9 weeks to finish flowering and usually stacks up tight, incredibly resinous buds that reek to high heaven. The aroma on this plant is violently pungent. We're talking a face-melting blast of raw diesel fuel and skunk, backed by subtle notes of sweet earth and a weird, distinct hint of black tea. You absolutely need your carbon filters dialed in when running this cut, or your whole neighborhood is gonna know what you're up to.
As for the smoke, it’s notoriously heavy. The name is no joke—it feels like getting hit by a tractor beam of pure narcotic relaxation. It’s got a crushing, physical high that just pastes you to the couch. Medical users and old heads with massive tolerances keep this one in the rotation for severe insomnia and pain. Even with all the hype strains coming out today, finding a jar of the authentic Death-Star cut brings a level of raw, gas-soaked potency that’s hard to beat.
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Similar strains
| Breeder | Clone Only Strains |
|---|---|
| Type | indica/sativa |
| Flowering time | ±65 days |
| THC | 0.43% |
| CBD | 0.63% |
| Environment | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Lineage | Sour Diesel × Sensi Star |
| Descendants | Deaths Breath, Jedi Kush, Gouda Cheese, Dead Banana, Deathstar S1, Death by Lemons, DankStar, Death Dawg x Monster Cookies, Dank Vader, Binary Star, Death Coast Dawg, Death Valley OG, Palpatine, Galactic Hempire, Starbux, Polaris, Super Lemon Death Star, Truth Serum, Death Bubba, Death By Kush, Berries and Cream, Devil Dawg, Pink Death Star, Space Odyssey, Death Wrecker |
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Growing Death-Star: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Sour Diesel or Sensi Star will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Death-Star FAQ
How long does Death-Star take to flower?
Death-Star typically flowers in around 65 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Death-Star an indica or a sativa?
Death-Star is listed as indica/sativa.
What are the parents of Death-Star?
Death-Star was bred from Sour Diesel × Sensi Star by Clone Only Strains.
How strong is Death-Star?
Reported THC for Death-Star is 0.43% and CBD 0.63%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.
What environment does Death-Star like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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