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Bitter Moon
Bitter Moon is a indica-dominant strain with lemon, berry flavors, known for relaxed, sleepy effects.
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Bitter Moon Strain Overview
Bitter Moon is a indica dominant hybrid (60% indica/40% sativa) strain with a character all of its own. This well-regarded bud boasts a THC level that ranges from 23-29% on average, with 0.7% CBD. It is sold as regular seeds, and it remains one of the most requested cuts in its class year after year.
The Bitter Moon high creeps in gently before wrapping the whole body in heavy relaxation — expect softened shoulders, slowed thoughts and a warm couch-lock that deepens as the session goes on. A gentle mental uplift keeps the mood bright the whole way through, so the physical heaviness never tips over into fogginess. These combined effects make Bitter Moon 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.
Bitter Moon has a delicious lemon and berry flavor that lingers on the tongue long after the exhale, with an aroma to match that grows sharper as the buds are broken apart. Each exhale leaves a lemon-tinged aftertaste that keeps you coming back for one more taste. This bud has compact rounded bright neon green nugs, curly amber hairs and a fine dusting of milky white trichomes.
In the garden, Bitter Moon is a demanding plant best left to experienced growers, flowering in a standard 9-10 weeks and performing well in controlled indoor setups. Dialed-in climate control and careful pruning are repaid with exceptional bag appeal and top-shelf potency. Plants stay compact enough for tents and small rooms, which makes canopy management straightforward. Its genetics run through the wider Bitter family — see Bitter Orange and Bitter Sweet for close relatives worth comparing before you buy.