Alien Technology
aka Alien Tech
- Coffee (50% of reported flavors)
- Honey (50% of reported flavors)
Alien Technology, aka Alien Tech, is an old-school Afghan landrace line that became the launchpad for an entire family of modern Alien genetics. According to the story attached to the strain, a U.S. soldier returned from Afghanistan with a handful of seeds and passed them to breeder OBSoul33t, who selected and preserved the line stateside. The exact journey is cannabis lore, but Alien Technology's Afghan roots and connection to OBSoul33t are well established.
Alien Tech earned its reputation with light green flowers absolutely buried in trichomes. Its aroma lives firmly in old-school Afghan territory, mixing earthy hash, wood, peppery spice, and incense with sweeter notes that can drift toward vanilla and fruit. The flavor follows with dense earth and spice before leaving behind a smooth, slightly sweet finish.
Smokers who reach for this one describe a relaxed vibe with an unusually bright cerebral edge. But Alien Technology's biggest contribution may be what happened after the smoke cleared. Breeders put its resin-heavy Afghan genetics to work in cultivars including Alien Dawg and Alien Kush, turning one mysterious handful of Afghan seeds into the backbone of the modern Alien family.
Alien Technology is an indica strain that descends from an Afghan indica landrace. It produces short, compact, hardy plants thanks to its indica heritage. Though it’s a strong plant that tolerates most environments, online sources suggest trimming and trellising for optimal growth and yields. Sea of Green method is also recommended. Alien Tech takes about 56 to 70 days to flower indoors or until mid-October outside in the Northern Hemisphere. Yields tend to be average. Alien Technology grows well indoors or out.
Alien Tech is not available as seeds or clones.
