Lavender by Soma Seeds
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If you were lurking the Overgrow forums back in the early 2000s, you definitely remember the hype around Soma’s legendary Lavender. Originally passed around as Soma Skunk #10, this absolute beast of a three-way hybrid brings together Super Skunk, Big Skunk Korean, and Afghani Hawaiian. Soma eventually slapped the Lavender name on it because the purple hues and the floral nose were just too distinct to ignore. It ended up crushing the competition and taking first place at the 2005 High Times Cannabis Cup, solidifying its spot in the grower hall of fame.
In the room, Lavender is a dream if you know how to handle her. She’s got a massive calyx-to-leaf ratio, making harvest time a breeze compared to leafier indicas. But don't let the genetics fool you; if you veg her out too long, she will stretch out of control like a sativa. The old heads always recommended supercropping and aggressive topping to keep the canopy even and push those side branches to swell. If you run a Sea of Green setup, you’ve got to flip them fast before they touch the ceiling.
When you finally get to the cure, the jar appeal is just insane. Real-deal Lavender smells exactly like a fresh flower garden wrapped in spicy, earthy Afghan hash. There used to be some chatter on the boards about vintage stock popping a few male flowers if you stressed them with light leaks, but if you locked your environment down, the keepers were mind-blowing. It drops a heavy, full-body stone that completely wipes out anxiety without entirely putting you to sleep, making it the perfect evening smoke for serious stoners.
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Growing Lavender: 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 Super Skunk or Big Skunk Korean 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.
Lavender FAQ
How long does Lavender take to flower?
Lavender typically flowers in around 60 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Lavender an indica or a sativa?
Lavender is listed as 80% Indica / 20% Sativa.
What are the parents of Lavender?
Lavender was bred from Super Skunk × Big Skunk Korean by Soma Seeds.
How strong is Lavender?
Reported THC for Lavender is 19.33% and CBD 0.20%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.
What environment does Lavender 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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