Trainwreck Strain

Trainwreck is a sativa-dominant hybrid strain with a 90:10 ratio. The urban legend of this strain is that after a train wreck happened nearby, the original growers had to dig up and relocate all of their plants as they feared they would be busted!

Whether or not this myth is true, this strain was bred and gets it’s genetics from Mexican and Thai sativa strains, with a bit of Afghani indica thrown into the mix. Users report that Train wreck weed tends to provide a warm, mind-numbing buzz and an overall relaxing experience.

Experience

Even though this strain barely has any indica, it still provides relaxing and oftentimes couch-locking effects. When properly grown, Trainwreck should provide a balanced mix of indica and sativa-derived effects. Most users report the high starting out with a lift in mood and slight psychedelic effects, oftentimes producing laughter and a sense of giggles within the user.

As the experience progresses, the user may feel more drawn toward creative activities or have a deeper interest in more introspective topics. Towards the end of the high, a warm and comforting body high will roll in. Oftentimes described as a “light buzz,” Trainwreck’s effects can help relax the user’s body and mind alike, creating a peaceful, hazy environment for the time being.

Appearance and Flavor

Trainwreck marijuana plants tend to grow fairly tall, like most sativa-dominant strains. The buds are long and conical in shape and tend to be light green in color with accents of amber pistils throughout each bud. This strain has a strong hashy and spicy smell, with undertones of sweet pine and cedar due to its lineage.

It may not have a candy-like appeal as other strains do, but Trainwreck is still celebrated by seasoned users for its delicious aroma. Its flavor profile is very similar, except with an added component of lemon. On the inhale, you’ll be able to perceive a sour herbal flavor with light notes of sweetness and pine.

Medical Benefits

Unlike most other sativa-dominant strains, the Trainwreck og strain is quite effective in treating both mental and physical conditions. Its strong, relaxing body high makes aches and pains go away and helps with a wide range of health problems. Whether it’s musculoskeletal pains or headaches, this strain can soothe physical pains and replace them with a state of numb, hazy bliss.

Trainwreck can help people relax their minds and feel calm while they are using it. These aspects are helpful to those with anxiety disorders or PTSD, given how this strain can act as a safety blanket and create a stable, relaxing environment for each patient. Trainwreck is also good for people who are depressed because it can help lift their mood and put them in a calm, happy state of mind.

Growing

Trainwreck is versatile in that it can be successfully grown indoors or outdoors and can be effectively cultivated by growers of all experience levels. These plants tend to grow relatively tall and need some trimming so that they don’t spread out too much. If you choose to grow Trainwreck, you’ll be rewarded with a simple process and fairly high yields!

This strain prefers a warm and sunny environment with low humidity and no frost. Harvest time is around late October to early November, and the flowering period is generally 9 to 10 weeks. When grown indoors, you can expect your plants to provide around 18 ounces per square meter. If grown outdoors, it can produce a larger harvest of 25 ounces per plant!