
- Resinous, compact, reliably robust
Shogun
Shogun is an indica-dominant hybrid with dense, resinous buds and a calm, clear-headed effect suited to temperate growers.
- Compact plants, heavy resin
- Resilient in controlled environments
- Balanced effects for day and evening
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18-24% |
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0.5-2% |
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Northern Lights x AK-47 |
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Indica-dominant hybrid |
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Intermediate |
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8-10 weeks |
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Short to medium |
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Medium to high |
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Citrus, Earthy, Pine |
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Feminized |
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Temperate, short outdoor growing season |
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Relaxed, Focused, Uplifted |
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Indoor and outdoor |
About Shogun
Shogun is bred for compact structure and reliable resin production, making it a practical choice for growers with limited vertical space. It combines steady potency with a balanced CBD profile that suits both recreational and medicinal users. Under careful environmental control, Shogun yields well indoors and can finish outdoors in temperate climates if sheltered from late-season wet. Attention to humidity and airflow is crucial to unlock its full potential.
Shogun is an indica-dominant hybrid that produces dense, resinous buds. It delivers a calm physical effect balanced by a clear-headed lift.
Shogun typically tests between 18 and 24 per cent THC, offering solid potency for recreational and medicinal users. Experienced consumers should expect a pronounced cerebral onset followed by steady body relaxation.
CBD levels are generally low to moderate, usually in the 0.5–2 per cent range. That balance makes Shogun better suited to symptom relief combined with psychoactive effects rather than high-CBD therapy.
Shogun descends from Northern Lights crossed with AK-47, blending classic indica robustness with sativa brightness. The lineage gives predictable structure and vigorous resin production.
These are feminised seeds bred to produce reliable female flowering plants. Growers should still select strong phenotypes and cull any hermaphrodites early.
Growing Shogun is intermediate in difficulty and requires attention to humidity and airflow, especially during a short outdoor growing season. Outdoor growers in Edinburgh will need to time the late-summer flowering to avoid autumn rains and mould.
Flowering runs around eight to ten weeks under ideal conditions. Outdoor growers should expect harvest in late summer to early autumn in temperate zones.
Yield is medium to high for its size, with careful feeding and environmental control improving output. Indoor yields average comfortably per square metre while outdoor plants can produce well when protected from late-season wet.
Plants stay short to medium in height, forming a stout central cola and tightly spaced side branches. This compact structure suits sea of green or screen of green indoor setups.
Shogun performs reliably indoors where humidity and temperature are easily controlled. In Edinburgh outdoor grows need sheltered sites and active mould prevention to reach full potential.
In Edinburgh, a short outdoor growing season demands careful strain selection and precise timing to avoid autumn weather. Growers should expect to protect plants from late-season rain and plan for a shorter vegetative period due to the city's temperate climate.
Effects are predominantly calming with a noticeable uplift in mood and mental clarity. The body feels relaxed without heavy sedation at typical doses.
The flavour combines citrus top notes with earthy and pine undertones on the exhale. Terpenes bring a clean, resinous smoke that carries herbal spice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
Paper towel or low-stress soil germination both work; keep temperatures around 21–24°C and ensure even moisture until taproots appear.
Aim for lower humidity in flowering, around 40–50 per cent, and use fans and dehumidifiers indoors; outdoors, site plants where airflow is good and consider a temporary shelter during damp spells.
Start with a balanced vegetative feed then switch to a phosphorus- and potassium-heavy bloom feed during flowering, reducing nitrogen progressively after week four of bloom.
Maintain airflow, prune inner foliage for ventilation, and consider timely harvest or clear covers; these steps are essential for high humidity cannabis cultivation to reduce bud rot risk.
Monitor trichomes for mostly cloudy with some amber for balanced effects; adjust timing if autumn rain is imminent in your area.
Yes, low-stress training and topping work well to open the canopy and increase light penetration, which helps in short outdoor seasons.
Aphids and spider mites appear most often; use insecticidal soaps, neem oil and beneficial insects, and inspect plants regularly.
Dry slowly at 50–60 per cent humidity and 16–20°C for about a week, then cure in jars for several weeks to improve flavour and smoothness.
Yes, but only with careful site choice, timely pruning and readiness to protect plants from late-season rain as Edinburgh's weather can turn quickly.
A loam-rich, well-draining compost with added perlite suits small pots; keep feed and water conservative to avoid root-bound stress.
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