Hippie Crippler: Do Not Let the Name Fool You
Hippie Crippler seeds produce some of the most amazing plants you have ever seen. The dark green leaves hold light green buds with amber hairs throughout. The plants are covered in white crystal resin that make these buds extremely sticky. Once harvested the buds are thick and dense and when broken apart release an intoxicating aroma similar to old school cannbis, that stinky, skunky scent that cannabis users love. While the strain hasn’t taken home any major cannanis awards it has won a handful on the independent circuit. The strain is a shoe-in for major awards and should take home some hardware in the future. Handled best by intermediate growers, Hippie Crippler has only recently become available for purchase, so we are still dialing in the perfect growing regimen.
Growing Tips for Our Seeds
Hippie Crippler plants grow best in humid, Mediterranean-like environments and this is true whether you decide to grow indoors or outdoors. With its roots tied to the Pacfic Northwest it is a pretty resilient plant. Growing indoors tends to require less work as the climate and conditions are easier to control. That being said, outdoor growers who live in warmer climates shouldn’t have a major issue growing this strain to harvest.
Dial in Your Growing Conditions
- Indoor or Outdoor: Hippie Crippler grows well indoors and depending on the climate and area you are growing, will grow well outdoors too. The ideal temperature for these plants is a between 75-85 degrees fahrenheit. Mimicing natural daylight is a clutch move growing HC. When you get to the flowering stage 12 hours of light, 12 hours of darkness will help get you to your harvest.
- Â Moisture control: The Hippie Crippler strain requires humidity levels between 40-60% during the vegetative stage of this grow. Lowering the humidity slightly to between 30-40% while in the flowering stage will make these plants grow big and bushy while also helping with mold. Hippie Crippler is naturally resilient when it comes to mold and pests.
- Training Techniques: Hippie Crippler plants respond to topping, Screen of Green and Low-stress training. These techniques promote growth throughout the plant. Clipping or adjusting the canopy assists in light reach every inch of growth so the plant grows fully and evenly.
The Germination Game Plan
Before you even plant your Hippie Crippler female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.
Yields, Flowering Time and Harvest
- Flowering Time: With indoor grows you can expect the HC strain to harvest after a flowering stage of 8-9 weeks. Outdoor growers should anticipate harvesting in early to mid-October. Outdoor growers should plan accordingly to keep your plants in the warmest window of the year if you live in areas with four seasons.
- Yields: While Indoor yields are around 400 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 400 grams per plant.
Dominant Terpenes in Hippie Crippler: Old School Aroma
The Hippie Crippler terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells, tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is myrcene, while terpinolene and ocimene are the secondary terpenes. This is a unique terpene profile found in rare strains like Hippie Crippler.
- Myrcene: Most Dominant – One of the most common terpenes found in cannabis. Has sedative effects on the user.
- Terpinolene: Secondary Terpene – Dominant in about 1 in 10 cannabis strains. This terpene gives Hippie Crippler is distinct aroma.
- Ocimene: More Common in Sativa Strains – Sweet, fruity, citrussy and earthy flavor profile. Helps with sleep, stress and anxiety.
Dominant Cannabinoids in Hippie Crippler:
Cannabinoids play an important role in Hippie Crippler seeds and are generally a huge part of most cannabis strains. That euphoric, creative and energetic feeling you get when using the Hippie Crippler strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.
- THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at an impressive 23%, the THC in the Sativa-dominant hybrid is responsible for the spaced out and sedated feeling you get with Hippie Crippler.
- CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in HC are less than 1% the cannabinoid is still present. CBD plays a smaller role in what the strain does to the user. CBD is non-psychoactive and can produce effects that help with anxiety, sleep and even stress. The CBD in the Hippie Crippler strain, even in its low amounts definitely has a positive effect on the user.
