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Dutch Dragon

Dutch Dragon is a large-growing, predominantly sativa-dominant Paradise Seeds strain with South African heritage. Sweet citrus and mandarin aromas accompany long, sticky colas and thick, foxtail-like flowers. The effect is described as clear and long-lasting.

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Genetics

Parentage and family tree

Dutch Dragon is at the beginning. The documented parent lines follow below.

Editorial profile

Dutch Dragon in detail

Origin & classification

According to its own account, Paradise Seeds created Dutch Dragon in 1994 and revised the strain in 2002. South African heritage is cited as its genetic background; the strain data summarises the lineage merely as “Africa × Mostly Sativa”. This is not a precise parental cross. What can be stated with confidence is its classification as a variety that is approximately 75 percent sativa-dominant, with a South African connection.

Aroma & flavour

The name fits its pronounced vertical growth. Dutch Dragon develops into a tall, fast-growing plant with narrow, fan-like leaves. Outdoors, specimens can reportedly reach more than three metres according to the breeder. This maximum figure assumes favourable conditions and cannot be applied to every crop. Due to its South African background, a warm climate is described as particularly suitable.

Terpene profile

The flowers appear on long, sticky colas and have a thick, foxtail-like structure. For indoor cultivation, the supplier explicitly points out that height can become the limiting factor. Starting flowering early is intended to make the stretch more manageable. A Sea of Green method is also mentioned because the plant grows rapidly and in a typically sativa-like manner. The recommendation to keep the pH value of the nutrient solution below six is a breeder-specific cultivation instruction and not a universal guarantee of optimal results.

Effect profile

For fully developed flowers, the source states a flowering time of nine to ten weeks. Outdoors, mid-October is given as a favourable harvest time. Both figures depend on phenotype, location and weather. The strain is promoted as high-yielding, but standardised quantities are not provided. The only points that can be stated responsibly are the long colas, strong vigour and the high potential cited by the breeder.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Aromatically, pronounced sweetness and citrus take centre stage, particularly mandarin. The flavour is intended to continue the same bright, fruity character. Individual terpenes are not documented. The effect is described as long-lasting and clear, with heightened perception of music and other pleasant impressions. This remains a subjective description from the source.

Further classification

As a historical feature, Paradise Seeds cites a win at the Highlife Cannabis Cup 2006 in the organic category. A THC range of 16 to 20 percent is also stated. This breeder-specific range depends on the batch and should not be presented as the guaranteed content of every Dutch Dragon plant.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Dutch Dragon

What type of strain is Dutch Dragon?

We classify Dutch Dragon as a sativa-dominant strain with the parentage Africa × Mostly Sativa.

What genetics are behind Dutch Dragon?

The parentage of Dutch Dragon is Africa × Mostly Sativa.

What flowering time is stated for Dutch Dragon?

A flowering time of 9-10 weeks is stated for Dutch Dragon.

Which breeder is named for Dutch Dragon?

Paradise Seeds is named as the breeder or cultivator of Dutch Dragon.