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Indica/Sativa hybrid retail shopping label — not genetics

Sadhu Strain

Sadhu is an indica/sativa hybrid strain (India × Himalaya). 63-day flowering; effects: appetizing, activating, thought provoking.

Median THC
Flowering
63 days
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating
7.4 / 10

Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 50%Sativa 50%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
ParentIndiaParentHimalaya
This strainSadhu

Effects

AppetizingActivatingThought provoking

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

HoneyEarthHashish

Taste

LemonSageCoconut

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Mandala Seeds63dregular7.4/10

About Sadhu

Sadhu is a combination of a specially adapted landrace male from the Himalayan heights and one of our short flowering indica-sativa hybrids. This variety is a hommage to the legendary ganja from the Indian high altitude valleys, and to the wandering ascetics or sadhus, who keep the tradition of cannabis cultivation, it’s ritual and recreational use, alive. With our new 2006 seed stock, the uniformity of the flowering time and height among individual plants has been improved through enhanced breeding, without losing any of the hybrid vigor. Sadhu is now our shortest indica with a very robust and compact stature ideal for small/low grow spaces, or incognito balcony grows. This strain is best choice for a high yielding and potent indica grow with a minimum of effort. Outdoor cultivation is possible up to the 45° latitude, and in all climates with a dry autumn. Excellent results can be achieved in the greenhouse as with all other Mandala strains. Although special care is always taken to increase mold resistance in our breeding lines, this does remain an indica with a tight bud structure, therefore some plants may react sensitive to high humidity. For optimal results keep humidity and w

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Sadhu?
Sadhu comes from India × Himalaya.
Is Sadhu indica or sativa?
Sadhu is classified as indica/sativa hybrid.
How long does Sadhu take to flower?
Sadhu flowers in about 63 days.
Is Sadhu available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Sadhu is offered as: regular.