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Shan
Shan is a indica-dominant strain with berry flavors, known for relaxed, sleepy effects.
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Shan Strain Overview
Shan is a indica dominant hybrid (70% indica/30% sativa) strain with a character all of its own. This infamous bud boasts a THC level that ranges from 13-19% on average, with 1% CBD. Seeds come in regular form, and demand from home growers has never really slowed.
Users describe the Shan 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. A gentle mental uplift keeps the mood bright the whole way through, so the physical heaviness never tips over into fogginess. Because of these effects, Shan is often chosen for managing chronic stress, muscle tension and insomnia and other sleep disorders, especially by those who want relief without reaching for anything heavier.
On the palate, expect berry up front, backed by an aroma that fills the room the moment the jar opens. Each exhale leaves a berry-tinged aftertaste that keeps you coming back for one more taste. This bud has chunky popcorn-shaped vivid green nugs with warm amber tones, rust-colored hairs and a fine dusting of milky white trichomes.
In the garden, Shan is a manageable grow for anyone with a harvest or two behind them, flowering in a standard 9-10 weeks and performing well in controlled indoor setups. Given steady feeding and a little light training, it rewards the effort with heavy, resin-coated colas. Plants stay compact enough for tents and small rooms, which makes canopy management straightforward.