How to grow CBD Super Silver (1:1)
What’s up, fellow cultivator! Have you ever dreamed of growing the legendary, award-winning Super Silver Haze but were a bit intimidated by its intense, racy high? Then you’ve come to the right place. Meet CBD Super Silver (1:1) a masterpiece that takes all the amazing, energetic, and creative qualities of its famous parent and perfectly balances them with an equal measure of therapeutic CBD.
This is the strain you grow when you want a clear-headed, uplifting, and focused sativa high without any of the anxiety. It’s the perfect harmony of recreational bliss and wellness. I’m here to educate you and help you nurture this beautiful plant from a tiny seed into a harvest of top-shelf, homegrown medicine. Let’s get to it!
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CBD Super Silver (1:1)
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CBD: 10% - 14% -
THC: 10% - 14% -
Type of seed: CBD Feminized -
Phenotype: 75% Sativa / 25% Indica -
Flavor: Earthy, Woody -
Day to flower: 10 - 12 weeks
Super Lemon Haze CBD (1:1)
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CBD: 8% - 10%
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THC: 8% - 10%
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Type of seed: CBD Feminized
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Phenotype: 30% Sativa / 70% Indica
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Flavor: Citrus, Earthy, Lemon
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Day to flower: 10 - 12 weeks
From Seed to a Gleaming Harvest: The Full Grow-Along
This sativa-dominant hybrid loves to grow tall and reach for the sky. It requires a bit of planning, but the reward is a massive yield of some of the most enjoyable cannabis you can cultivate.
Germination: The Spark of Genius
Every great plant starts with a single healthy seed. The paper towel method is my trusted technique.
- Soak: Give your seeds a 12 to 24-hour soak in a glass of room-temperature water.
- Wrap: Place the hydrated seeds between two paper towels that are damp, but not dripping wet.
- Keep it Warm & Dark: Put your paper towel setup inside a Ziploc bag or between two plates.
- Sprout!: In 3 to 7 days, a tiny white taproot will emerge. Game on! Carefully plant it about a half-inch deep in your starter pot, with the root pointing down.
Common Mistake to Avoid: Being too rough. That new little taproot is the most fragile part of the plant’s life. Use tweezers and a gentle touch when moving it to its new home.
The Vegetative Stage: Reaching for the Sky
During the veg stage, your CBD Super Silver will show off its sativa heritage by stretching towards the light. It’s focused on building a tall, strong frame.
- Light Cycle: You need long “days” to promote strong vegetative growth. An 18/6 light cycle (18 hours of light, 6 of darkness) is the gold standard.
- Nutrient Needs: Your plant needs a balanced “grow” fertilizer with plenty of Nitrogen (N) during this phase to fuel all that leafy development.
- Training is MANDATORY: I can’t stress this enough. This is a tall plant. To manage its height indoors and to dramatically increase your yield, you must train it. Topping the plant early and using a SCROG (Screen of Green) net are the best techniques. This will tame its vertical stretch and create a wide, even canopy of buds.
The Flowering Stage: A Therapeutic Transformation
This is where the magic really happens. To trigger flowering, you MUST switch your lights to a strict 12/12 cycle (12 hours of light, 12 hours of absolute darkness).
The flowering time for CBD Super Silver (1:1) is typically 9-10 weeks. During this phase, the plant will stretch a bit more, then focus its energy on developing long, dense, and incredibly resinous buds. The aroma will be a beautiful and complex mix of sweet, earthy, and zesty citrus notes.
When you flip your lights, switch to a “bloom” fertilizer that is higher in Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) to support this amazing flower production.
Common Mistake to Avoid: High Humidity. Those long, dense sativa colas can be a magnet for mold if your humidity is too high. It is CRITICAL to keep your humidity levels lower (around 40-50%) and ensure good airflow during the flowering stage.
Promos & Deals
Indoor vs. Outdoor: Choosing Your Grow Environment
This sativa-dominant hybrid is adaptable, but you need to plan for its size.
Growing Indoors This is the best way to control the environment and maximize the unique cannabinoid profile of this strain.
- Height: This plant gets TALL. Even with training, you can expect a final height between 4 to 6 feet (120-180 cm). If you don’t train it, it will easily outgrow your tent. Vertical space is a major consideration.
- Climate Control: This strain is sensitive to big swings in temperature and humidity. Keeping your grow room stable is key to a happy plant and a high-quality harvest.
Growing Outdoors If you have the right climate, you can cultivate a beautiful outdoor CBD Super Silver.
- Height Potential: Unrestrained outdoors, this plant can stretch up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) or more.
Best U.S. Cities and Climates: This strain loves a warm, sunny, Mediterranean-like climate with a long growing season.
- California (Eureka, Santa Rosa): The long, sunny seasons and coastal breezes are absolutely perfect for this Haze-descendant to thrive.
- Oregon (Portland): The temperate climate and long summer days will fuel massive growth.
- Colorado (Denver): The intense high-altitude sun is great for resin production, but you’ll need to be mindful of the shorter growing season.
Pro-Level Playbook: Cloning and Powerful Extractions
Cloning: Preserve That Perfect Balance
Find a specific CBD Super Silver plant with that perfect therapeutic effect? Don’t let those amazing genetics go!
- Select & Snip: Take a healthy 4-6 inch cutting from a lower branch of a mother plant in her vegetative stage. Use a sterile razor for a clean cut.
- Hormone Dip: Immediately dip the cut end in a rooting hormone to inspire vigorous root growth.
- Plant It: Place the cutting into a moist starter cube like Rockwool.
- Keep It Humid: Cover your new clones with a humidity dome to keep them from wilting.
- A New Generation: In about two weeks, you’ll have a new plant that is a perfect genetic copy of your prized mother!
What to Do With Your Trim? Create Your Own CBD Products!
A sustainable grower uses the whole plant! The frosty trim from your CBD Super Silver is a goldmine of therapeutic cannabinoids and amazing terpenes.
This is THE perfect strain for making your own balanced 1:1 oils, tinctures, and topicals. By infusing the trim into a carrier oil (like coconut or olive oil) or high-proof alcohol, you can create powerful, full-spectrum wellness products that capture that perfect ratio. This is how you innovate your grow and turn your harvest into personalized medicine for you and your community.
The Grand Finale: Harvest, Dry & Cure
You’ve made it! Get a jeweler’s loupe and look at the trichomes. For a balanced 1:1 strain like this, harvesting when the trichomes are all milky/cloudy is often recommended to preserve the perfect balance of cannabinoids.
- The Chop: Cut your plants and trim away the large fan leaves.
- The Slow Dry: Hang the branches in a dark room with good airflow, a temperature around 60-70°F (15-21°C), and humidity around 45-55%. This usually takes 7-14 days.
- The Cure: This is the final step for a smooth and flavorful final product. Trim the buds and place them in airtight glass jars. “Burp” the jars daily for the first couple of weeks. A proper cure of at least 2 to 4 weeks is recommended for balanced strains.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a “1:1” strain feel like? Will it get me “high”?
It’s a unique and very pleasant experience. You won’t feel an intense, psychoactive “high.” Instead, the CBD perfectly balances the THC, providing a gentle, uplifting, and clear-headed euphoria with a strong sense of calm and body relaxation. It’s the perfect functional, feel-good experience.
Why would I grow a high-CBD strain like this?
People cultivate CBD Super Silver (1:1) for its amazing therapeutic benefits. It’s fantastic for making your own wellness products to help with pain, inflammation, stress, and anxiety, all while still enjoying a mild, creative buzz.
Is this a good strain for beginners?
Honestly, it’s more of an intermediate-level strain. Its Sativa genetics mean it grows tall and has a longer flowering time, which can be challenging for a first-time grower. But if you’re an ambitious beginner ready to learn about training, it will be an incredibly rewarding experience.
What are the key challenges when growing CBD Super Silver (1:1)?
The biggest challenges are managing its Sativa height (especially indoors), being patient during its longer flowering time, and preventing mold in its long, dense colas.
How big will my yield be?
Because it’s a sativa-dominant plant that can get quite large, the yield potential is impressive! With some simple training and good care, you can expect a very bountiful harvest of therapeutic, high-quality buds.
