Spec Ops is a hybrid strain. It leans slightly towards Indica in genetics (60/40) and its lab tests have shown that when grown effectively, it can reach THC levels of 34%. This unheard-of power leads to insane potency that will take even the most experienced users and turn them into euphoria jelly. Those suffering from arthritis or muscle cramps may need a Spec Ops surgical strike to calm things down. Everyone else can just lean back and enjoy the skunky taste and earthy aroma (they definitely won’t be going anywhere).

The Spec Ops plant grows in dense buds shaped like spades, colored olive green, and cloaked in a fat frost of white crystals. Its pistils are thin, long, and bright orange. 303 Seeds out of Colorado bred Spec Ops from Bio Diesel and Alien Rock Candy, two heavy-hitters in the realm of head highs. Spec Ops inherited their sedative effects as well as an earthy aftertaste. The plant’s harvest time has a wide range (56 to 70 days) and a bit of a temperamental growing structure that we recommend managing closely with ample pruning. A greenhouse or other indoor growing method will be a lot easier to manage in this case.

Growers interested in creating extractions can wield Spec Ops with powerful results. It seems as though Alien Rock Candy taught its child the ways of ultra-high THC levels before it joined the service. A well-bred crop of Spec Ops can get to 34% THC on the high end, though most tested strains have an average closer to the mid-20s. As a result, the strain’s effects set in rapidly, starting with a relaxing, full-body sensation that leads to a physical release and a feeling of heavy sedation. You’ll be couch-locked and creative, with more of a desire to be artistic than to move. For this reason, Spec Ops is also great for gaming.

The strain’s flavor is potent and full of skunk. On the exhale, Spec Ops takes on an earthier palette, rich in wood tones that progress over time into spicier flavors. The aroma is what you would expect from these flavors, with a heavy fuel-like and earthy sensation.

The combination of spicy flavor and high THC promotes feelings of physical relaxation that make Spec Ops perfect for users suffering from muscle cramps, arthritis, and other inflammation-based conditions. Stress and its physical symptoms can also be better managed with a dose of Spec Ops, which begins working quickly, taking even experienced users by storm. If you can handle it, this strain will definitely complete its mission.