Stella D'oro

Stella D'oro is a evenly balanced hybrid (50% indica/50% sativa) strain with a character all of its own. This well-regarded bud boasts a THC level that ranges from 12-18% on average, with 1% CBD. Seeds come in feminized form, and demand from home growers has never really slowed.

The Stella D'oro high balances both sides of its lineage: a happy head buzz up front, and a soothing physical warmth that follows a few minutes behind. The handoff between head and body is seamless, making it easy to dose for either a productive afternoon or a slow evening. Because of these effects, Stella D'oro is often chosen for managing chronic stress, muscle tension and mild to moderate depression, especially by those who want relief without reaching for anything heavier.

On the palate, expect citrus and lemon up front, backed by an aroma that fills the room the moment the jar opens. Each exhale leaves a citrus-tinged aftertaste that keeps you coming back for one more taste. This bud has dense grape-shaped forest green nugs with cool blue undertones, fiery orange hairs and a thick coat of frosty crystal trichomes.

For growers, Stella D'oro offers a manageable grow for anyone with a harvest or two behind them — expect plants flowering in a standard 9-10 weeks, at home indoors or outdoors. Given steady feeding and a little light training, it rewards the effort with heavy, resin-coated colas. Plants stretch to a medium height with strong side branching, equally at home in a tent or a garden bed. Its genetics run through the wider Stella family — see Stella Blue for close relatives worth comparing before you buy.