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sativa-dominant strainZen
Zen is a sativa-dominant strain with the lineage Mexico × Afghanistan × Lavender. Typical aromas include lavender-like notes. The flowering time is currently listed as 10-11 weeks.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- lavender-like
Genetics
Parent lineage and family tree
Zen is at the beginning. The documented parent lines through the 4th generation follow below.
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StrainZen
- ParentsMexico
- ParentsAfghanistan
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ParentsLavender
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GrandparentsTrinity
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3rd generationNorthern Lights
- 4th generationAfghani
- 4th generationPurest Indica
- 4th generationAfghanistan
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3rd generationNorthern Lights
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GrandparentsTrinity
Editorial profile
Zen in detail
Origin & classification
Zen is a sativa-dominant strain from Mexico × Afghanistan × Lavender. CBD Seeds is named as the breeder of this strain.
Aroma & flavour
In terms of aroma, Zen is primarily lavender-like.
Terpene profile
The flowering time is stated as around 70 days. It is also notable that the strain is repeatedly described in the sources as offering good yields and a high degree of practical relevance.
Effect tendency
Zen remains interesting above all because of its genetics and clear underlying character. In addition, the sources describe it positively not only in terms of aroma, but also from a practical perspective.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
This exact combination means that the strain does not feel interchangeable, but brings a distinct character of its own. For many, it is precisely this combination of profile and practical relevance that makes the strain appealing.
Further classification
The flowering time is recorded as approximately 70 days. This makes Zen feel less like a purely exotic profile and more like a strain with clear practical relevance. Aromatically, it sits between lavender-like notes. Its ancestry from Mexico x Afghanistan makes Zen’s genetic direction easy to understand. Lavender is also named as an additional genetic influence. With Zen, the aromatic profile is not merely an extra, but a central part of the strain’s identity. The genetic indications suggest a rather classic, heavy and robust side to Zen. CBD Seeds is listed as the breeder, giving the profile an additional layer of clear provenance. Within the strain spectrum, it sits more on the lively, head-focused side. Overall, Zen presents a clear profile without being defined by a single value alone.
Further classification
With Zen in particular, it is helpful that its fundamental direction can still be readily inferred from the parent lineage. Together with the breeder attribution to CBD Seeds, this creates a profile that can be understood well even without marketing language.
Further classification
Anyone wishing to compare Zen with similar strains should focus especially on the parent lineage from Mexico and Afghanistan and the lavender-like aromatic profile. This combination makes the profile more tangible than mere buzzwords or isolated THC figures.
Further classification
Overall, Zen sits more between clearly separated poles. This is precisely what makes the strain interesting when you are not looking for a one-dimensional classification, but for a profile that brings together several directions while remaining easy to understand.
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Frequently asked questions about Zen
What type of strain is Zen?
We list Zen as a sativa-dominant strain with the parent lineage Mexico × Afghanistan × Lavender.
What genetics are behind Zen?
Zen’s parent lineage is Mexico × Afghanistan × Lavender.
What does Zen smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Zen is primarily lavender-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
What flowering time is listed for Zen?
A flowering time of 10-11 weeks is listed for Zen.
Which breeder is named for Zen?
CBD Seeds is named as the breeder or grower of Zen.
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