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California Special from KC Brains is a regular seed cross that joins an original California line with Skunk, pairing easy cultivation with generous harvests. Mostly indica in character, plants form a compact, slightly bushy shape with slender light green leaves and a sturdy central stem, and the foliage is balanced so each bud has room to swell. It adapts well to indoor rooms and outdoor plots, whether grown in containers or in the ground. Indoors, flowering takes around seven to ten weeks, while outdoor crops are typically ready from late September into mid October. Plants are vigorous, resilient and potent, producing a heavy coat of resin that reaches almost to the tips of the large fan leaves. Heavily branched specimens tend to deliver the largest yields. The flowers carry more CBD than THC, giving a heavier, sleepy character. The aroma and flavour mix sweet orange with a skunky, hashy edge, making it a distinctive choice for growers who want character alongside reliable results.