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Carnival

Carnival is a sativa-dominant breeding from Ministry of Cannabis whose name evokes a cheerful, lively strain profile. The sources connect a Haze mother with an almost pure Sativa father and describe a sweet candy aroma as well as energetic, clear effects.

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Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC up to 23.2 %

The values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on batch, phenotype and cultivation environment.

Editorial profile

Carnival in detail

Origin & classification

According to the breeder’s description, the name Carnival is intended to evoke the exuberant atmosphere of large carnival celebrations. Ministry of Cannabis reportedly developed and selected the strain in Spain. The aim was a distinctly sativa-leaning hybrid with a lively character, without the very long flowering time found in many Sativa lines. This story gives the name a specific connection and provides a suitable starting point for the profile.

Aroma & flavour

The German source names a Haze mother and an almost pure Sativa father as the genetic basis. The English description specifies the father as a sweet Italian Sativa, while the raw dataset merely contains “Unknown Mostly Sativa”. The Haze side is therefore consistent, but the exact paternal line has not been conclusively confirmed. An exact parent designation should only be made after checking the original breeder information.

Terpene profile

Sensorially, the English source describes a sugary, candy-like aroma. No other individual fragrance or flavour notes are documented. It would therefore be unsubstantiated to automatically infer tropical fruit or spices from the name. A terpene profile is also unavailable. The sweet candy character remains the only specific aroma information, but it may vary in intensity between phenotypes and harvests.

Effect tendency

The effect is described as energetic and mentally clear. This fits the sativa-dominant classification, but here it is understood as a recurring source experience rather than an inevitable consequence of the category. The original promotional wording that the strain brings “carnival to the mind” can be interpreted objectively as a cheerful, invigorating effect profile. Intensity and perception remain individual.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

According to the German description, a breeder-tested sample reached 23.2 percent THC. The English source gives a range of 19 to 23 percent. Neither represents an immutable strain value; both are dependent on batch and phenotype. Taken together, they merely show that Carnival can reach a potent THC profile. No specific CBD data is available.

Further classification

The description gives nine weeks for flowering, the structured field gives nine to ten weeks, and the raw dataset gives approximately 63 days. These values are largely consistent. Indoor yields of approximately 400 to 450 grams per square metre and outdoor yields of up to 300 grams per plant are stated; these breeder-related guidelines also depend heavily on conditions and experience. Carnival therefore combines Haze-influenced origins, a short Sativa flowering period, a sweet aroma and a described clear, energetic effect profile.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Carnival

What type of strain is Carnival?

We classify Carnival as a sativa-dominant strain.

How high is Carnival’s THC content?

A THC range of up to 23.2 % is stated for Carnival. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and cultivation environment.

What flowering time is specified for Carnival?

A flowering time of 9-10 weeks is specified for Carnival.

Which breeder is named for Carnival?

Ministry of Cannabis is named as the breeder or producer of Carnival.