Athene

Athene is a evenly balanced hybrid (50% indica/50% sativa) strain that has quietly built a dedicated following. This well-regarded bud boasts a THC level that ranges from 23-29% on average, with 0.6% CBD. Seeds come in regular form, and demand from home growers has never really slowed.

The Athene high balances both sides of its lineage: a happy head buzz up front, and a soothing physical warmth that follows a few minutes behind. The handoff between head and body is seamless, making it easy to dose for either a productive afternoon or a slow evening. These combined effects make Athene a frequent pick among patients dealing with chronic stress, muscle tension and mild to moderate depression, and a reliable standby for anyone medicating on a schedule.

On the palate, expect sweet up front, backed by an aroma that fills the room the moment the jar opens. The smoke is smooth on the inhale with a sweet finish that builds the longer the session runs. This bud has compact rounded vivid green nugs with warm amber tones, rust-colored hairs and a fine dusting of milky white trichomes.

In the garden, Athene is a demanding plant best left to experienced growers, flowering in a standard 9-10 weeks and performing well indoors or outdoors. Dialed-in climate control and careful pruning are repaid with exceptional bag appeal and top-shelf potency. Plants stretch to a medium height with strong side branching, equally at home in a tent or a garden bed. Its genetics run through the wider Athene family — see Athene Dog and Alien Athene for close relatives worth comparing before you buy.