
- Crossbow — focused lift, measured calm.
Crossbow
Crossbow is a sativa-dominant hybrid offering bright citrus notes and steady, focused effects suitable for daytime use.
- Bright citrus aroma with a spicy earth finish
- Reliable flowering under LED lights
- Balanced, focused high for daytime use
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20% |
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0.50% |
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Skunk x Afghani |
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Sativa-dominant Hybrid |
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Intermediate |
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8-9 weeks |
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80-150 cm |
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400-500 g/m² (indoor) |
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citrus, earthy, spicy |
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Feminised |
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variable British weather |
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uplifting, focused, relaxed |
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Indoor / Outdoor |
About Crossbow
Crossbow is a sativa-dominant hybrid bred from Skunk x Afghani which produces resinous, medium-height plants. It favours controlled indoor environments and performs well under LED lighting, giving clean flavour, balanced psychoactivity and reliable flowering in eight to nine weeks.
Crossbow is a sativa-dominant hybrid that balances cerebral clarity with mellow physical ease. The hybrid vigour gives it consistent resin and decent structure for trimming.
Typical THC levels are around 20%, offering a clearly psychoactive but manageable experience for regular users. Newer smokers should dose carefully as the high builds steadily.
CBD content is low, usually below 1%, so therapeutic effects rely mostly on THC and the terpene profile. For high-CBD needs, other strains will be more suitable.
Crossbow comes from a straightforward Skunk x Afghani cross selected for resin and stability. Breeders focused on a balanced effect and reliable flowering times.
Seeds are sold feminised to remove the need to identify and cull males. That makes planning canopy and yield more predictable for the home grower.
Crossbow suits growers with some experience because it needs steady feeding and humidity control, especially during late flower. Variable British weather increases mould risk outdoors and demands careful air circulation and attention.
Indoor flowering typically completes in eight to nine weeks under stable conditions. Outdoors, plants generally finish by late September in sheltered sites.
Under good indoor LED setups yields reach medium-high levels, commonly 400–500 g/m². Outdoor harvests depend heavily on season and shelter from rain.
Plants develop a central cola with robust side branches and remain medium in height indoors. Outdoors they can stretch taller if left untrained in a sunny spot.
Indoors Crossbow responds well to LED rigs and controlled environments, making it a reliable choice for growers in Brighton. Outdoors it can perform in a sunny, sheltered plot, but growers in Brighton should protect it from excessive rain and coastal winds.
Growing Crossbow in Brighton requires planning for the variable British weather and occasional coastal wind exposure. Use sheltered outdoor spots or strict indoor environmental control to reduce mould and wind damage.
The initial effect is uplifting and mildly euphoric, promoting focus for tasks or conversation. Over time a gentle physical relaxation appears without heavy sedation for most users.
The flavour opens with bright citrus and a herbal top note before moving to earthy, spicy undertones. A subtle diesel edge appears on the exhale, rounding out the profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
Crossbow is better suited to growers with some experience due to its humidity sensitivity and feeding needs; beginners can succeed but should prepare for attention to detail.
LED lights with full-spectrum output are ideal; they provide good penetration and lower heat load, which helps with canopy management.
Maintain strong airflow, control humidity below 50% during late flower, and remove any shaded, damp foliage to lower mould risk.
Monitor trichomes late in the season; aim for mostly cloudy with some amber for balanced effects and harvest before persistent autumn rain.
Low-stress training and topping early produce a flatter canopy and better bud sites, which typically increases usable yield under LED setups.
A balanced NPK schedule with a slightly reduced nitrogen during late flowering works well, plus calcium and magnesium to prevent tip burn.
Yes, Crossbow's manageable height makes it suitable for modest tents if you use training and manage light distance to prevent stretch.
Cultivating cannabis is illegal in the UK without licence; this information is for educational purposes about cultivation techniques only.
For indoor LED cannabis cultivation maintain a consistent light schedule, control temperature to about 20–26°C, and keep RH under 50% in late flower to reduce mould risk.
A short flush of 7–10 days with plain water can improve smoke taste, but avoid over-flushing which can stress plants and reduce yield.
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