Medellin strain

About Medellin

Medellin is a potent hybrid cross of Wedding Cake and Chemdawg, featuring THC levels between 20-26%. This strain is distinctive for its dense, fluffy buds that require attentive airflow management. It is best suited to advanced growers because of its demanding grow and high resin production. Medellin's manageable stretch and strong training response make it suitable for controlled indoor grows.

Effects people report

Medellin's high begins with a focused, uplifting cerebral buzz that energizes without overwhelming. The effect progresses into a tingly, happy sensation that can last 2 to 3 hours. Its balanced uplifting style makes it suitable for daytime use, especially when harvested at mostly cloudy trichomes with about 10% amber for a balanced experience.

Flavor and aroma

Upon opening, Medellin exhibits a pungent diesel aroma with sharp lemon and tea notes. The inhale offers a sharp lemon flavor balanced by earthy diesel undertones, while the exhale leaves a lingering pungent and slightly herbal taste. Meticulous curing reduces ammonia-like sharpness and intensifies citrus brightness, improving overall flavor complexity.

Growing notes

Medellin adapts well to both indoor and outdoor environments, though indoor grows benefit from precise environmental controls to maximize resin and flavor. Indoor plants respond strongly to topping and LST applied during week 3 of veg to manage canopy height and promote even light distribution; SCROG is effective early in flower to support dense colas. Throughout veg, maintain relative humidity around 50-60% and temperatures near 70-75 deg F, decreasing humidity to 40-50% and temperatures to 68-72 deg F during early flower, then further lowering to 40-45% RH and 65-70 deg F in late flower to reduce mold risk. Feed conservatively starting at 0.8 EC (approximately 560 ppm), ramping by 0.2 EC weekly, peaking at 1.6 EC (1120 ppm) by week 5 of flowering before tapering off. Light intensity should be moderate at 400 µmol/m²/s during veg, increasing to 600 µmol/m²/s in flower to support resin production without causing heat stress. Harvest when trichomes are mostly cloudy with about 10% amber to achieve a balanced, uplifting effect. Dense buds require effective airflow and defoliation especially in week 6 of flower to prevent moisture buildup. Canopy management through topping and SCROG improves yield by ensuring light penetration in the medium-height plants with moderate stretch.

Grower tips

• Top once in week 3 of veg to encourage even canopy growth
• Use LST alongside topping to manage stretch
• Maintain humidity at 50-60% in veg and reduce to 40-45% by week 7 of flower
• Start feeding at 0.8 EC and increase by 0.2 weekly up to 1.6 EC by week 5 flower
• Provide 400 µmol/m²/s PPFD in veg and 600 µmol/m²/s in flower
• Apply defoliation in week 6 flower to improve airflow
• Harvest at mostly cloudy trichomes with 10% amber for balanced effects
• Ensure temperatures stay between 65-75 deg F throughout grow
• Monitor RH closely during late flower to prevent mold.

Common mistakes

• Overwatering early can lead to root problems and slow growth
• Overfeeding in flower often causes nutrient burn and reduces resin production
• Neglecting airflow and defoliation in late flower increases mold risk in dense buds
• Delaying topping past week 3 of veg results in uneven canopy and reduced yield due to unmanageable stretch.

Expert insight

Medellin's moderate stretch combined with a strong training response means that early topping and LST during week 3 of veg are crucial to maintaining an even canopy and maximizing yield. Its dense bud structure necessitates vigilant late-flower humidity control to prevent mold, especially when grown indoors.

Who should grow Medellin?

Indoor growers using topping or SCROG techniques will find Medellin rewarding due to its strong training response and resin production. Additionally, growers in dry, warm climates benefit from Medellin's moderate mold resistance and preference for controlled humidity. Experienced cultivators who can manage its nutrient sensitivity and airflow needs are also well suited for this strain.

How it compares

Compared to Wedding Cake, Medellin has a slightly higher THC range and a more pronounced diesel-citrus flavor profile. Unlike Chemdawg, Medellin exhibits a more manageable stretch and denser buds, making it easier to train indoors. When set against Motorbreath, Medellin offers a more balanced uplifting effect rather than a deeply relaxing body high.