Dutch Treat

Dutch Treat: From Canada to Amsterdam

Dutch Treat seeds grow into short and thin plants with long stems and branches holding up dusty buds. The plant is exclusively green and boasts a strong aromatic profile that users and growers both love. Looking closely at the buds, you can see that they appear pale green, but that is because of their trichomes and the resiny goodness covering the plant. The harvested nuggets are small and flaky, with orange hairs and green leaves throughout. These nuggets break up easily in your fingers and are perfect for bowl packing and joint rolling. In 2012, shortly after it became exceptionally popular in North America, the strain won the Indica category at the Southern California Cannabis Cup, one of the premier awards shows for cannabis. With a third-place finish in a recent San Francisco Cup as well as numerous local awards, Dutch Treat’s resume is pretty solid. People truly love this strain for its flavor, aroma, and effects on the user.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

Dutch Treat feminized cannabis is one of the easier strains to grow; it’s even suitable for novice gardeners. Ideally, you’ll want to grow this strain in a warm, dry, Mediterranean-like environment outdoors. Indoors, you can dial in your setup to mimic that of its environmental needs. This strain fares especially well with an indoor hydroponic setup. However, it can also be cultivated using quality soil. If you are a first-time grower interested in growing a potent, award-winning bud, then Dutch Treat might just be the strain for you.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Dutch Treat cannabis plants can be grown indoors and outdoors by all levels of growers. The ideal temperature for these plants is between 68-80 degrees Fahrenheit. The light requirement for this strain is 18-20 hours to ensure the proper time of growth. Approaching the flowering stage, you will want to switch to a 12/12 light cycle.
•  Moisture control: For humidity, it is best to keep it around 40-50% through the vegetative stage. Dialing back the humidity to a consistent 40% will help get through the flowering stage without mold or mildew growing on your plants.
• Training Techniques: Low-stress training and topping are the best methods for this strain as they both require canopy adjustment so that the lower levels of the plant receive sunlight and air circulation. These methods will ultimately increase your yields and help with THC content once you are ready to harvest.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Dutch Treat female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Time, and Harvest

• Flowering Time: Growing indoors, you can expect the Dutch Treat strain to harvest after a flowering period of 55-65 days. Outdoor growers should plan for a harvest in late September.
• Yields: While Indoor yields are around 300 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 200 grams per plant. These yields might seem small, but given the smaller stature of the plants, you can actually grow multiple plants at once and double or triple your yields come harvest time.

Dominant Terpenes in Dutch Treat: Woody & Sweet

The Dutch Treat terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells and tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is terpinolene, while myrcene and ocimene are secondary terpenes.

• Terpinolene: Most Dominant – Contributes to fresh pine and citrus aromas in cannabis plants.
• Myrcene: Secondary Terpene – Earthy, musky aroma. Known to help with inflammation.
• Ocimene: Sweet Flavors – A terpene in cannabis that provides sweet and herbaceous flavors.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Dutch Treat:

Cannabinoids play an important role in Dutch Treat seeds and are generally a huge part of most strains of cannabis. That euphoric, happy, and relaxed feeling you get when enjoying the Dutch Treat strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at 25%, the THC in this Indica-dominant strain is responsible for the happy and euphoric feeling you get when enjoying Dutch Treat cannabis.
• CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in Dutch Treat are around 1%, the cannabinoid is still present, and the effects are noticeable in this strain. CBD plays a smaller role in what the strain does to the user. CBD is non-psychoactive and can produce effects that help with anxiety, sleep, pain, and even stress. The CBD in the Dutch Treat strain, even in its lower amounts, definitely has a positive effect on the user.