Feminized
GDP Special
GDP Special is a sativa-dominant strain with earthy, lemon flavors, known for energetic, creative effects.
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GDP Special Strain Overview
GDP Special is a sativa dominant hybrid (70% sativa/30% indica) strain that has quietly built a dedicated following. This infamous bud boasts a THC level that ranges from 19-25% on average, with 0.2% CBD. It is sold as feminized seeds, and it remains one of the most requested cuts in its class year after year.
Users describe the GDP Special high as an immediate uplifting cerebral rush that sharpens focus and sets off waves of creative energy, keeping you motivated and sociable without weighing down the body. A soft physical ease settles in beneath the head high, smoothing out the energy so it never turns jittery or racy. Because of these effects, GDP Special is often chosen for managing mild to moderate depression and chronic fatigue, especially by those who want relief without reaching for anything heavier.
On the palate, expect earthy and lemon up front, backed by an aroma that fills the room the moment the jar opens. Each exhale leaves a earthy-tinged aftertaste that keeps you coming back for one more taste. This bud has chunky popcorn-shaped dense green nugs with rich blue-purple undertones, fiery orange hairs and a thick coat of frosty crystal trichomes.
For growers, GDP Special offers an easy, forgiving grow that suits first-time cultivators — expect plants flowering in a standard 9-10 weeks, at home indoors or outdoors. It shrugs off common beginner mistakes, and yields stay respectable even when conditions are less than perfect. 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 Gdp family — see GDP Wreck and GDP X Pineapple Sorbet X Platinum Kushmints for close relatives worth comparing before you buy.