A cross of Wet Dreams, OG Kush Breath, and Animal Cookies 09, Cement Shoes is a promising hybrid deserves top shelf spot in dispensaries. It has a pungent earthy fragrance that resembles the smell of decaying wood or paper with a hint of sweet lemon. Surprisingly, when breathed in, it presents a berry-like flavor alongside its musty taste.The name of the slightly Indica-dominant strain is inspired by its ability to cast a very heavy body stone. It renders the entire anatomy immovable but keeps the mind busy with endless cerebral stimulation courtesy of its up to 23% THC load. While its recreational effects may already be impressive, the flower does not stop there. With its weighty medicinal properties, it can also crush conditions such as stress, depression, migraines, joint pains, and insomnia into a pulp.Fortunately, getting hold of the feminized seeds of this rare, previously clone-only herbage is now possible through Homegrown Cannabis Co. It makes a beautiful addition to any garden as it thrives both indoors and out. Moreover, the plant tends to grow short and bushy, making it a total space saver.Growing Cement Shoes Feminized SeedsApart from its advantageous small size, Cement Shoes develops a strong lateral branching that can carry its heavy flowers without any support. It also takes on a stunning fir tree-like form with an apical cola as a crown, while several secondary croppings adorn its dark green foliage. As harvest draws closer, an abundant amount of trichomes blankets these clusters of buds and the sugar leaves that peak from between calyxes, making it ideal for resin extraction.Although already majestic as it is, the charm of Cement Shoes can still be enhanced. Its leafage and florets turn into deep plum when exposed to cold temperatures during lights off period. The transformation is but skin-deep as it does not intensify the flora’s potency. Nonetheless, it beautifies the grow area and boosts the bag appeal of its buds.Cultivating the plum temptress indoors is most bounteous in a Sea of Green (SOG) arrangement. Such setup makes full use of small grow areas as one square meter with four or more Cement Shoes yields up to 500 grams of buds. To ensure maximal harvest, maintain an opportune environment with a temperature between 20 to 26°C and RH levels around 40% to 50%. With the right balance of heat and humidity, along with proper manicuring of its leafage, pathogens such as mold and mildew can be prevented.On the other hand, outdoor growing is encouraged in locations with a warm and dry climate akin to the summer conditions in the Mediterranean. In such ideal settings, a single Cement Shoes can share up to 600 grams of gluey buds. That said, the plant can also grow in less favorable but still cannabis-friendly places as long as it is put in a spot with sufficient access to sunlight and given protection from rainfall. In the northern hemisphere, harvest rolls around mid-October.Fragrance and FlavorThe scent of Cement Shoes is fresh yet stale. Like the oddly satisfying smell of old books that can even evoke feelings of nostalgia, there is pleasure from the slick, earthy pungency of its buds. A subtle hint of lemon in the background also adds a bit of excitement to its musty fragrance. Of similar profile, the taste of the herb reminds of the smell of soil after a rain. However, instead of a citrus undertone, there is a berry-like sweetness and acidity.EffectsA dose of Cement Shoes guarantees a long, intimate moment with the couch. As its name implies, the body becomes immovable as sheath after sheath of relaxing sensation envelops its entirety. The physical serenity is paired with a cerebral high that is both uplifting and calming, making the strain suitable for deep meditation. Like taking a shortcut to enlightenment, attaining a happy mental state is almost instant without the negative thoughts.After the cleanup of mind clutters, a dreamy euphoria will kick in just as the blanket of comfort becomes tension-numbing. The heavy but balanced head and body experience only lasts for a few hours. However, because of the time-stretching effect of the strain, it may seem a lot longer. Eventually, sleep will come for the blissful soul, and it will be so deep that it is almost coma-like.The overall effect and outcome of Cement Shoes consumption makes it ideal for night time use or when there is plenty of time to kill. Note that a mild case of cottonmouth and dry eyes may be experienced during or after the session due to its high amount of THC. Moreover, if employed in high dosages, the hazy nature of its cerebral elation may become disorienting, causing lightheadedness, anxiety, or paranoia instead of pleasure and relief.MedicalThe recreational benefits of Cement Shoes are but half of what it has to offer. If consumed at just the right amount, its medicinal merits can also be harnessed. Even better, the therapeutic herb’s remedial influence comes fast and strong, crushing the maladies that stand on its way.As with most strains, regardless if Indica or Sativa-dominant, mental alleviation manifests first. It eliminates gloomy thoughts and negative emotions that stir insecurities, anxiety, as well as stress. Like a snowball of positive effects, stopping these destructive dark mental clouds that hang overhead also diminishes other related concerns such as disruptive mood swings, depression, PTSD, and panic disorders.While savoring the sudden encouraging frame of mind, the restorative properties of the plant are also working on relieving the body of discomforts. More comprehensive than most synthetic drugs, it does so it two ways. The robust analgesic action of Cement Shoes gives immediate ease for issues such as migraines, fibromyalgia, and muscle stiffness. Meanwhile, its anti-inflammatory function reduces swelling, allaying the symptoms of ailments such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, along with other degenerative diseases.Lastly, with the cerebral skies clear of dark clouds and the physical hemisphere trouble-free, there is nothing that can stop or disrupt a good slumber anymore. Well, nothing except insomnia and other sleep disorders. Thankfully, the inability to get proper shuteye has nothing on the sedating influence of Cement Shoes. With this strain, snooze awaits at the end of every session.Feminized Cement Shoes SeedsCement Shoes is an impressive all-rounder. It casts a very heavy body stone while engaging the mind with endless stimulation. Truly versatile, the strain can also alleviate stress, depression, migraines, joint pains, insomnia, and numerous other maladies.Previously a clone-only strain, Homegrown Cannabis Co now offers the rare variant’s feminized seeds. Its Indica growth tendencies make it an excellent addition to both indoor and outdoor cultivation areas. Most importantly, the plant is tolerant of beginners' mistakes and high-yielding at the same time.
