Xena

Xena is a evenly balanced hybrid (50% indica/50% sativa) strain with a character all of its own. This infamous bud boasts a THC level that ranges from 22-28% on average, with 0.9% CBD. Seeds come in regular form, and demand from home growers has never really slowed.

Users describe the Xena high as a true two-sided experience — an energizing cerebral lift arrives first, sliding gradually into a mellow body calm that relaxes without switching you off completely. The handoff between head and body is seamless, making it easy to dose for either a productive afternoon or a slow evening. Because of these effects, Xena is often chosen for managing chronic stress, muscle tension and mild to moderate depression, especially by those who want relief without reaching for anything heavier.

On the palate, expect chocolate and skunk up front, backed by an aroma that fills the room the moment the jar opens. The smoke is smooth on the inhale with a skunk finish that builds the longer the session runs. This bud has chunky popcorn-shaped bright neon green nugs, fiery orange hairs and a thick coat of frosty crystal trichomes.

In the garden, Xena is a manageable grow for anyone with a harvest or two behind them, flowering in around 8 weeks and performing well indoors or outdoors. Given steady feeding and a little light training, it rewards the effort with heavy, resin-coated colas. 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 Xena family — see Xena OG for close relatives worth comparing before you buy.