Step Child

Step Child is a evenly balanced hybrid (50% indica/50% sativa) strain that has quietly built a dedicated following. This well-regarded bud boasts a THC level that ranges from 15-21% on average, with 0.5% CBD. It is sold as regular seeds, and it remains one of the most requested cuts in its class year after year.

The Step Child 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. These combined effects make Step Child a frequent pick among patients dealing with chronic stress, muscle tension and mild to moderate depression, and a reliable standby for anyone medicating on a schedule.

On the palate, expect citrus and sweet up front, backed by an aroma that fills the room the moment the jar opens. The smoke is smooth on the inhale with a sweet finish that builds the longer the session runs. This bud has compact rounded olive green nugs with deep purple undertones, rust-colored hairs and a thick coat of frosty crystal trichomes.

For growers, Step Child offers an easy, forgiving grow that suits first-time cultivators — expect plants flowering in a standard 9-10 weeks, at home indoors or outdoors. It shrugs off common beginner mistakes, and yields stay respectable even when conditions are less than perfect. 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 Step family — see A Step Up and Evil Step Mother for close relatives worth comparing before you buy.