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Ganesh Spirit

Ganesh Spirit is the breeder-specific SWS13 from Sweet Seeds. A North Indian mountain sativa was crossed with an aromatic indica to create it. It is described as having compact, branching growth, resin-rich flowers and a sweet, fruity-spicy aroma with anise and citrus. The effects are considered clear, inspiring, balancing and simultaneously relaxing.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • sweet

Editorial profile

Ganesh Spirit in detail

Origin & classification

Ganesh Spirit is documented as the registered strain SWS13 from Sweet Seeds. According to the breeder-specific description, a stable, aromatic sativa clone from the mountains of North India forms the basis. It was crossed with an aromatic indica from Sweet Seeds. The specific strain names of the parents are not provided, so the lineage should not be identified more precisely. The ratio is given as 60 percent sativa and 40 percent indica.

Aroma & flavour

According to the source, the breeding objective was to combine the characteristics of the North Indian mountain sativa with a shorter flowering time, adapted growth structure, improved yield and a more pronounced aroma. The original sativa is described as cold-adapted, compact and branching. The indica influence is said to have affected, among other things, the internodes, flowering time and production. These statements explicitly refer to the Sweet Seeds version and are not universal characteristics of cultivars with the same name.

Terpene profile

Aromatically, the profile extends well beyond the normalized entry “sweet”. The source mentions sweet, fruity and spicy notes, as well as fresh, anise-like citrus accents in the flavour. Specific terpenes are not provided. During flowering, vigorous, aromatic flowers with many bright resin glands are said to develop. This creates a tangible sensory and visual profile without making claims about a chemical composition.

Effect tendency

The effects are described as strongly psychoactive, balancing, inspiring, clear and simultaneously relaxing. This combination connects mental presence with a calmer component. It is a breeder-specific experiential description, not a guaranteed response. Cannabinoid values are entirely absent, so intensity must not be quantified using invented THC or CBD figures.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

For indoor cultivation, Sweet Seeds specifies approximately eight weeks of flowering and 400 to 600 grams per square metre. Outdoors, 400 to 700 grams per plant and a harvest in early to mid-October are stated. Yield and harvest timing depend heavily on the environment, region and cultivation practices. The source also mentions third place in the indoor category of the first Copa Cannabis Uruguay 2012. This documents an award but does not replace independent quality testing. Overall, Ganesh Spirit is most reliably characterized by its specific Sweet Seeds history, broadly described aromatic profile and compact, resin-rich growth.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Ganesh Spirit

What type of strain is Ganesh Spirit?

We list Ganesh Spirit as a sativa-dominant strain.

What does Ganesh Spirit smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Ganesh Spirit is primarily associated with sweetness. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

What flowering time is specified for Ganesh Spirit?

A flowering time of 8-9 weeks is specified for Ganesh Spirit.

Which breeder is named for Ganesh Spirit?

Sweet Seeds is named as the breeder or cultivator of Ganesh Spirit.