Montreal Chemo by Trichome Pharm

Trichome Pharm, Canada

Indica-Dominant

Potency: THC 23%

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Trichome Pharm, based in Canada, comprises a group of licensed medical marijuana growers and breeders keen to make access to both quality product and accurate information easier for those who need it. They are currently in the process of creating a research program with a view towards launching a database that plots different strains against the symptoms that they can help relieve. In the meantime, they have produced Montreal Chemo, which as the name suggests, is an original Canadian strain with very strong effects designed for medicinal users. Part of the celebrated Chemo family, Montreal Chemo has been popular in the Quebec cannabis community for almost 15 years. The strain is particularly noted for its pain management properties and strong appetite stimulation, and is one of the strains of choice for compassion societies.

The genetic indica dominance is easy to see as soon as the plant enters the vegetative stage and begins to exhibit heavy stalks, hollow stems and the particular strength in structure that is not seen in sativa-dominant hybrids. Though the robustness of the plant means that it is able to grow in almost any scenario, it does produce especially well when grown with the SOG technique. If this is not your own choice of technique, Montreal Chemo will also produce well when allowed to grow into a slightly larger plant, and as such, enjoys lots of room and a slightly heavier feeding regime. These crops do tend to need a little more love than other indicas, and if not taken care of properly can be susceptible to pests and diseases.

These plants respond very well to LST (low stress training), which tricks the plant into forming new growth along the flower stems to push new shoots out to reach the light. This basically involves pulling some of the more dominant shoots downwards, to make the plant forget that some of its tips are close to the light. To remedy this, it pushes other growth out towards the light, or creates new light-seeking stems. The mechanics of this technique are similar to that of topping, though the process is very different.

Near harvest time, your Montreal Chemo buds will be coated with thick and oily resin, making it a great crop to produce hash from. Your grow room will be full of pine forest aromas just before harvest, and though your growing method of choice will affect the taste, you should notice earthy and fruity tones within the smoke. The resulting high is both heavy and narcotic, while remaining mellow. A great one for connoisseurs and medical patients.