
- A resilient short-season hybrid that handles coastal challenges with the right shelter.
Medusa
Medusa is a short-season hybrid that performs well when sheltered and well-fed.
- Reliable finish in short seasons when sheltered
- Balanced, functional high with calming body notes
- Strong resin production and compact, dense buds
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18-22% |
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<1% |
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Persephone x Basilisk |
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Hybrid |
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Moderate |
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7-9 weeks |
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Medium, 1.2-2m outdoor |
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Medium-high |
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Herbal, Citrus, Pine |
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Feminised |
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windy coastal growing areas |
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Uplifting, Focused, Relaxed |
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Indoor and outdoor; favours short season outdoor |
About Medusa
Medusa is a resilient hybrid bred for reliable resin and balanced effects. It favours sheltered sites and attentive care in windy coastal growing areas to produce dense, aromatic buds.
Medusa is a balanced hybrid showing clear indica structure and sativa aromatics. The plant expresses both resin production and lift in its high.
THC typically sits between 18% and 22% in good phenotypes. That level gives a pronounced psychoactive effect while remaining manageable for most regular users.
CBD is low, usually under 1% and not a primary driver of the effect. Expect effects to be shaped mostly by THC and the terpene profile.
Medusa descends from a cross of Persephone x Basilisk. The breeding brings together dense resin traits and aromatic sativa influence.
Seeds are supplied Feminised to ensure female crops and predictable yields. They are photoperiod varieties, not autoflowering, so growers must manage light schedules.
Medusa is moderately demanding to grow in windy coastal growing areas, requiring firm staking and regular inspection. With attention to support and feeding it rewards growers with stable resin production.
Flowers finish in about 7 to 9 weeks under controlled conditions. Outdoors it typically reaches maturity by mid to late season depending on exposure.
Yield is medium to high for a short-season outdoor variety. Proper wind protection and nutrition improve bud density and overall harvest weight.
Plants reach a medium height, often between 1.2 and 2 metres outdoors. The structure is bushy with several strong lateral branches that carry heavy colas.
Indoor setups in Leicester keep the cycle predictable and make humidity control simpler. Outdoor plants in Leicester finish reliably when sited in a sheltered, sunny spot.
Growing Medusa in Leicester within windy coastal growing areas requires solid staking and windbreaks to prevent branch damage. Selecting a sheltered micro-site and maximising sunlight will help buds ripen before the season closes.
Effects combine a clear, focused cerebral uplift with a gentle body calm. The high remains functional rather than overwhelmingly sedative.
Flavour is herbal and pine-forward with bright citrus highlights. A dry, earthy finish balances the sweeter notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
Transplant after the last risk of frost, typically late May to early June in Leicester, to give enough vegetative growth before flowering.
Expect 7–9 weeks of flowering indoors; outdoors timing depends on light and site but generally finishes mid to late season.
Use well-draining loam with balanced NPK; reduce nitrogen at the switch and increase phosphorus and potassium through flowering.
Install robust stakes, build windbreaks and use low canopy nets to prevent branch snap and reduce moisture loss.
Yes, Medusa suits short season outdoor cannabis growing when placed in a warm, sheltered spot and given an extended vegetative period in pots to speed development.
Yes, Feminised photoperiod seeds require a 12/12 light cycle to induce flowering indoors and rely on natural daylength outdoors.
Improve airflow by pruning, avoid overwatering, site plants away from persistent humidity pockets and inspect late season for any mildew.
Expect medium to high yields per plant with good care; sheltered Leicester sites typically produce denser, heavier buds than exposed locations.
Harvest when most trichomes are cloudy with a few amber heads and pistils have largely darkened and curled in.
Yes, topping and low-stress training even out the canopy and increase bud sites, which is especially useful in breezy coastal areas.
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