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sativa-dominant strainDancehall
Dancehall by Reggae Seeds is a sativa-dominant cross of Juanita la Lagrimosa and Kalijah. It grows compact and robust, branches little and can develop purple hues in cool temperatures.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Effects
- head-focused
Genetics
Parentage and family tree
Dancehall is at the top. The documented parent lines then follow through to the 4th generation.
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StrainDancehall
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ParentsJuanita
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GrandparentsJuanita La Lagrimosa
- 3rd generationReina Madre
- 3rd generationNYC Diesel
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GrandparentsJuanita La Lagrimosa
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ParentsKalijah
- GrandparentsBlue Heaven
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GrandparentsNYC Diesel
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3rd generationAfghani
- 4th generationAfghanistan
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3rd generationMexican Sativa
- 4th generationMexico
- 4th generationPakistani Hash Plant
- 4th generationDurban
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3rd generationAfghani
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ParentsJuanita
Editorial profile
Dancehall in detail
Origin & classification
Reggae Seeds developed Dancehall from its own Juanita la Lagrimosa and a Kalijah male. The breeder's description classifies the result as 60 percent Sativa and 40 percent Indica. The breeding objective was evidently a comparatively homogeneous, productive plant with a flowering time that remained manageable for this level of Sativa content. The strain name fits the explicitly social and creative orientation that the breeder associates with music, celebrations and spending time together.
Aroma & flavour
According to the source, Dancehall does not branch particularly strongly. This means the strain can be cultivated indoors in a Sea-of-Green system if young plants are switched to flowering from around the third week of life. Outdoors, it is described as compact, robust and adapted to the climate of the Iberian Peninsula. If temperatures fall below approximately 20 degrees Celsius towards the end of flowering, purple hues may develop. This is a condition-dependent phenomenon and not a guaranteed colour in every phenotype.
Terpene profile
In terms of aroma, the description highlights the influence of various ancestors without identifying each of them genetically. It mentions forest or forest-floor notes, incense and sour fruits. Dancehall therefore combines an earthy, resinous base with a brighter fruit accent. The flavour is said to remain perceptible for a long time. Specific terpenes or laboratory percentages are not provided, so the sensory impressions should not be explained using an invented chemical composition.
Effect tendency
The effect is described as very head-focused, comes on quickly according to the source and lasts for a long time. Creativity and sociability take centre stage. The breeder associates it with social situations, time as a couple and celebrations. These statements describe typical experiences from the source; they are not a consumption recommendation and guarantee neither the course nor the intensity of the effect. Cannabinoid values are not provided, so the effect should not be linked to an assumed precise potency figure.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
For indoor cultivation, Reggae Seeds specifies 60 to 70 flowering days and 350 to 500 grams per square metre. Outdoors, a harvest between 1 and 15 October and a possible yield of around 500 grams per plant are stated. All yield figures depend heavily on light, climate, plant size and cultivation methods. The nine to ten weeks summarised in the profile correspond approximately to 60 to 70 days. Dancehall is therefore reliably characterised by its clearly documented cross, compact growth, possible cold-induced purple colouring, forest, incense and sour-fruit aromas, as well as a quick-onset creative head-focused effect.
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Frequently asked questions about Dancehall
What type of strain is Dancehall?
We list Dancehall as a sativa-dominant strain with the parentage Juanita × Kalijah.
What genetics are behind Dancehall?
The parentage of Dancehall is Juanita × Kalijah.
What effect tendency does Dancehall have?
We primarily describe Dancehall as head-focused. Effect impressions are subjective and are not a medical promise.
What flowering time is specified for Dancehall?
A flowering time of 9-10 weeks is specified for Dancehall.
Which breeder is named for Dancehall?
Reggae Seeds is named as the breeder or cultivator of Dancehall.
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