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indica-dominant strainCrystal Candy
Crystal Candy by Sweet Seeds was specifically developed for a refined confectionery aroma. Bubblegum, gummy candy, tart strawberry and ripe melon shape the fragrance. The evenly growing plant develops long side branches, large compact flowers and abundant sweet-smelling resin with notably long-stalked glands.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
Cannabinoid profile
Documented ranges
The values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Editorial profile
Crystal Candy in detail
Origin & classification
Crystal Candy was developed in the research and development department of Sweet Seeds as part of a programme specifically searching for refined, distinctly sweet aromas. The strain is designated SWS58 there and is listed as a registered brand name. Rather than publishing a specific parental combination, the breeder primarily describes the sensory breeding objective: capturing the fragrance of a confectionery shop in a resin-rich plant.
Aroma & flavour
The aroma is sweet and fruity, but has several clearly defined layers. Bubblegum and gummy sweets form the candy-like core. Tart strawberries provide a fresher contrast, while ripe melon adds a soft, full fruit note. As a result, the profile goes beyond general sweetness, ranging from artificial-seeming candy notes to ripe fruit and a slight tart edge.
Terpene profile
Sweet Seeds particularly highlights resin production. According to the description, sweet-smelling resin covers both the flowers and adjacent leaves. The glands are described as long-stalked and are said to develop large resin droplets. The flower structure is also described specifically: Crystal Candy develops large, compact buds on long side branches. The 60 percent Indica to 40 percent Sativa ratio is reflected, according to the breeder, in comparatively balanced growth.
Effect tendency
Approximately nine weeks of flowering are stated for indoor cultivation. Outdoors, the specified harvest window is mid to late September. The published yield ranges are potential figures for the Sweet Seeds version and not guaranteed results; location, phenotype and cultivation practices have a significant influence on them. The source does not contain a reliable, specific description of effects, which is why neither relaxation nor activation is inferred from the genetic classification.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
There is also a serious data error concerning THC. Sweet Seeds states a variable range of 15 to 21 percent and approximately 0.3 percent CBD. The master data set, however, lists a maximum THC level of 40 percent, for which the available description provides no evidence. Regardless of such batch-dependent analytical values, Crystal Candy has a clearly defined profile: a well-balanced, heavily resinous strain with long side branches and compact flowers whose fragrance is specifically reminiscent of bubblegum, gummy sweets, tart strawberries and ripe melon.
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Frequently asked questions about Crystal Candy
What type of strain is Crystal Candy?
We classify Crystal Candy as an indica-dominant strain.
What does Crystal Candy smell and taste like?
In terms of aroma, Crystal Candy is primarily sweet and candy-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the intensity may vary.
What is the THC content of Crystal Candy?
A THC range of up to 40 % is stated for Crystal Candy. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
What flowering time is specified for Crystal Candy?
A flowering time of 9-10 weeks is specified for Crystal Candy.
Which breeder is listed for Crystal Candy?
Sweet Seeds is listed as the breeder or cultivator of Crystal Candy.
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