Pacific NW Roots growers backcrossed Cherry Pie and Alien Kush F2 to get the Gas Mask, aka Purple Gas Mask strain. When the bud was first lit, the smell was so pungent that the only thing the creator wanted to reach out for was a mask, hence the name.
Odor aside, the Gas Mask is an Indica dominant strain with THC levels that compete with the best in the cannabis scene (20% to 27%). The CBD levels range below 1%. Its mind-numbing, sedating effects make it a sought-after strain in the medical marijuana community.
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Aroma, Flavor, and Appearance
This hybrid takes on a strong Indica appearance with its large-sized, heart-shaped buds that cling together. The nugs are characterized by olive green coloration with highly noticeable, attractive hints of deep lilac and blue. It has a thick layer of crystalline trichomes. The dark orange hairs add to the strain’s shelf appeal.
When breaking them apart, you will be hit with a mellow, citrus, and earthy aroma. With proper and thorough curing, you can expect a pungent gasoline scent coupled with hints of skunk when they are lit. The smoke is sour and may make the eyes watery.
While inhaling, you will detect a diesel, skunky, berry, citrus, and herbal flavor. It might not be appeasing at first, but some people do find it unique and appealing. We can say that it’s an acquired taste. A keen consumer will identify the nutty and cocoa-like flavor on the exhale.
Effects
The effects are indica centered, characterized by heavy sedation and mind numbness. After the first toke or two, you will experience total cerebral numbness, followed by full-body sedation. Instead of elevating your energy levels, the Gas Mask hybrid lowers it substantially such that the only place you feel at ease is the couch.
The head numbness can be compared to a constriction around the cheekbones and temples. This may or may not lead to increased saliva volume in the mouth. Auditory and visual distortions will range from mild to extreme depending on the dosage taken. Time will seem slowed down. Some trippy music will be ideal during this time when the mind is clear and unbothered.
An hour into the high, couch-lock sets in, and motion seems like an impossible task. This is the ideal time to binge-watch your favorite show before sleep sets in and sweeps you away. This hybrid is best taken in the evening or at night.
Therapeutic benefits
The mind-numbing ability of the Purple Gas Mask strain keeps ruminative thoughts at bay. This helps manage mental issues, such as stress, depression, and anxiety. The user can escape the negative thoughts and live in the moment.
Gas mask has powerful analgesic properties that numb the body against pain. This explains why the strain is highly sought. It helps with pain associated with conditions such as fibromyalgia, muscle spasm, migraines, and back pain.
Patients undergoing harsh treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy and those with eating disorders can benefit from the munchies associated with this hybrid. Eating healthy helps the patients gain better health, hence improving the quality of their lives.
The sedating effect is beneficial to anyone experiencing issues with their sleep. It allows one to relax and peacefully drift into sleep easily.
Growing
Growing the Gas Mask strain requires some skills; hence the plant is not suitable for amateur cultivators. This is a heavy trichome producer, capable of producing medium yields, but only under the right conditions.
Due to its short and bushy stature, one has to prune the fan leaves occasionally to facilitate the free flow of air and allow light to penetrate to the lower part of the plant.
The hybrid can be cultivated indoors or outdoors, but it thrives best in a controlled environment since the grower can manipulate the conditions to meet its needs.
Exposing the Gas Mask plant to a colder temperature right before the flowering stage will help make the purple coloration more prominent.
The flowering stage takes 8 to 9 weeks before the grower can harvest the trichome-filled, sticky buds. When grown outdoors, the ideal harvesting time is early October.
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