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The Special Sauce Strain: A CBD-Rich Balanced Hybrid 

Special Sauce is a citrus-pine hybrid with a 60:40 indica-to-sativa ratio and CBD levels of up to 15%. As the offspring of Cherry Special Reserve and The Sauce, its thoughtfully composed lineage offers a hit of full-body calm paired with cerebral serenity.

Many fans of this strain describe the smoking experience as a gentle wave of relaxation that eases physical tension, yet avoids couchlock. This high-CBD strain is especially fitting for cannabis fans drawn to soothing, level effects over intense psychoactivity. 

The Special Sauce strain’s cannabinoid profile is further bolstered by a complex terpene profile, which exudes a sweet, woody flavor and aroma with subtler notes of citrus and earth. Add all these characteristics up, and it’s no surprise that so many growers choose to cultivate Special Sauce seeds from the comfort of their homes. 

Growing Tips for Special Sauce Seeds

Special Sauce is a versatile strain that can be grown both indoors and outdoors, and is suitable for beginners. Below, we’ve highlighted some key tips to help you take the very best care of your Special Sauce plants and inspire your cannabis garden to thrive. 

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

Preferred temperatures: When grown outdoors, Special Sauce thrives in a warm climate. By keeping temperatures between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit or 21-27 degrees Celsius, growers can help ensure their plants can enter the photosynthesis process, and in turn, produce the most resinous buds possible. Proper temperature ranges also help encourage more substantial growth, as colder temperatures tend to stress plants and inhibit resin production. 

Airflow: Special Sauce also loves good air circulation. A gentle breeze helps prevent issues such as mold and mildew, and as a bonus, helps strengthen your plants’ stems, allowing them to grow healthy and strong. Clip-on oscillating fans work well in grow tents, while box fans can provide adequate airflow for larger spaces.

Other key tips: The Special Sauce strain prefers light, well-draining soil. Organic fertilizers containing key nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium will also help encourage healthy growth. Gently pruning the lower leaves can also help encourage airflow and light exposure, ensuring the CBD-rich buds reach their full potential. 

Germinating Your Special Sauce Seeds

Our germination guide is the perfect way to kickstart the growing process for your Special Sauce seeds. The process is easy to follow and requires only a few household items, including a glass, a plate, and paper towels. Begin by soaking the seeds in water for up to 24 hours, then nestle them between damp paper towels on a plate. Once you spot taproots, your Special Sauce seeds are ready for planting! As a bonus, growers who use our germination technique can cultivate confidently, knowing our industry-leading germination guarantee will protect their seeds.

Yields

Special Sauce has earned a positive reputation among the cannabis community thanks to its generous, CBD-rich yields. Indoor growers can expect yields of up to 25 ounces per square meter, while outdoor cultivators can look forward to even higher yields of up to 32 resinous ounces per plant.

Flowering Time and Harvest

Special Sauce has a flowering time of 55-65 days when grown indoors. Outdoor growers are encouraged to plant their Special Sauce seeds in May or after the last frost, which helps avoid damage from chilly weather. By October, the buds typically develop a dense, resinous structure, appear particularly frosty, and have milky, amber trichomes-meaning your plants are ready to be harvested.

Dominant Terpenes in Special Sauce

This strain is famous for its sweet, woody fragrance and taste. Many fans are drawn to its essence of pine, with hints of citrus and a floral finish. The Special Sauce strain’s dominant terpenes include myrcene, known for its earthy undertones, as well as pinene and caryophyllene, which contribute fresh pine and peppery spice, respectively.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Special Sauce

The Special Sauce strain has generous CBD levels of up to 15%, making for a highly comforting strain that can boost mood and encourage feelings of groundedness and calm. Its trace (less than 1%) levels of THC make this an ideal strain for cannabis connoisseurs who prefer the soothing vibes of CBD, but without the conventional mind-altering high associated with THC.