René
René
Also known as: Rene
René Strain Overview
René, named after cannabis activist Renee Boje, is a potent hybrid strain popular in Canada. This famous strain from Montreal is said to be a cross of a Himalayan indica female with a super stinky Skunk #1 male. René traces its roots to the fertile breeding culture of British Columbia, Canada, developing during the late 1990s and early 2000s, where stable hybrids that finished reliably in northern climates were especially prized. In Canadian craft circles, René is often credited to breeders working under what became known as House of the Great Gardener (HOTGG).
The René has strong apical dominance, beautiful emerald-green popcorn style buds, and average yield. The buds are dense and well-formed, showcasing a thick, frosty coating of trichomes that hints at its potent effects, with each nug decorated with a mix of vibrant colors and glistening resin. Despite a wave of newer genetics, René has held its own as a connoisseur cultivar because it balances sensory elegance with approachable potency, with the strain's reputation in British Columbia and broader Canadian markets reflecting its reliable growth traits and a distinct terpene signature that stands out from sweeter, dessert-forward hybrids.
René Strain Effects
René Strain Positive Effects
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with muscle spasms and inflammation
- Often used for stress relief and mood enhancement
- May assist with anxiety management
- Users report appetite stimulation
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
René Strain Possible Negative Effects
René Strain Growing Information
René has a flowering period of 7-8 weeks (approximately 53 days) and is fairly easy to grow but may be best suited to an intermediate grower with some experience. The strain can be cultivated both indoors and outdoors. Indoors, René thrives at day temperatures of 24–27°C and night temperatures of 18–21°C, with relative humidity of 60–65% in late veg and 45–50% in mid-flower, keeping VPD around 0.9–1.2 kPa in veg and 1.2–1.4 kPa in flower. Outdoors, René prefers a temperate to warm climate, finishing in late September to early October at mid-latitudes. The plant has strong apical dominance with emerald-green popcorn style buds and produces average yields. She has been known to show bananas if stressed in any way, but these are inert.
René Strain Genetics
René Strain Parent Strains
Frequently Asked Questions
How does René make you feel?
René is known to produce the following effects:
- Uplifted: 85%
- Energetic: 80%
- Happy: 80%
- Social: 75%
- Creative: 70%
- Focused: 70%
- Aroused: 60%
What are the positive effects of René?
René has these reported positive effects:
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with muscle spasms and inflammation
- Often used for stress relief and mood enhancement
- May assist with anxiety management
- Users report appetite stimulation
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the negative effects of René?
Possible negative effects include:
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Paranoia
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible paranoia at high doses
- Mild anxiety in sensitive users
- Possible dizziness
What does René taste like?
René has the following flavor profile:
- Earthy
- Fruity
- Licorice
- Pine
- Rose
- Sweet