Velvet Bud is a revamp of Seedsman's original Purple Skunk strain which has been re-fashioned to produce a much smoother smoking experience - hence the new name Velvet Bud which is a close relative of our Purple Bud. Although very smooth it nonetheless packs quite a punch; its powerful effect results in a very laid-back high which happily also has anti-anxiety properties. Although suitable for growing indoors, outdoors and in a green house its 9 week flowering period is somewhat restrictive for outdoors growers except in warmer regions where the October harvest is not adversely affected by the onset of colder, wetter weather.
Velvet Bud's Skunk influence is reflected in the fairly long side-branching and this quality helps to increase the yield which, while not exactly bumper in size, is certainly more than worthwhile especially when taking into consideration the taste and smoothness of the smoke once cured properly.
This velvet bud was germinated by being placed directly from the packet into biobizz lightmix soil, and saturated with activera, this was on the 7th of July and she took 3 days to surface, she looks like she is about to start becoming a little leggy though so will be dropping the light and have got a little fan blowing into the dome! Although to be fair because of this I will probably take the lid off some point soon! She is currently under a 125w cfl and in around a weeks time I will be placing her under my 300w led to veg, and then will either be going under my 400w or 600w hps to flower! Will update more her progress through the week!
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