African Silk

African Silk is a indica dominant hybrid (80% indica/20% sativa) strain with a character all of its own. This infamous bud boasts a THC level that ranges from 13-19% on average, with 0.8% CBD. Seeds come in feminized form, and demand from home growers has never really slowed.

Users describe the African Silk high as a slow, warming body melt that starts at the back of the head and rolls down through the limbs, easing muscles into deep, contented calm while the mind drifts into a hazy, happy state. Even at its heaviest, a quiet euphoria hums in the background, keeping the experience warm rather than sedating from the first hit. These combined effects make African Silk a frequent pick among patients dealing with chronic stress, muscle tension and insomnia and other sleep disorders, and a reliable standby for anyone medicating on a schedule.

African Silk has a distinctive citrus and diesel flavor that lingers on the tongue long after the exhale, with an aroma to match that grows sharper as the buds are broken apart. The smoke is smooth on the inhale with a diesel finish that builds the longer the session runs. This bud has long tapered spade-shaped bright neon green nugs, curly amber hairs and a fine dusting of milky white trichomes.

In the garden, African Silk is an easy, forgiving grow that suits first-time cultivators, flowering in a standard 9-10 weeks and performing well in controlled indoor setups. It shrugs off common beginner mistakes, and yields stay respectable even when conditions are less than perfect. Plants stay compact enough for tents and small rooms, which makes canopy management straightforward. Its genetics run through the wider Silk family — see Spider Silk #4 and Desserts of the Silk Road for close relatives worth comparing before you buy.