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indica-dominant strainSweet Candy
Sweet Candy is an indica-dominant strain with the lineage Cream Caramel × BlueBlack × Maple Leaf Indica. Typical aromas include sweet and candy-like notes. The flowering time is currently listed as 7-8 weeks.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
Cannabinoid profile
Recorded ranges
These values are intended as a guide. Actual levels may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parent lineage and family tree
Sweet Candy is at the beginning. Below are the documented parent lines through the 3rd generation.
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StrainSweet Candy
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ParentsCream Caramel
- GrandparentsBlueBlack
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GrandparentsMaple Leaf Indica
- 3rd generationOrtega
- 3rd generationAfghanistan
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GrandparentsWhite Rhino
- 3rd generationWhite Widow
- 3rd generationN/A
- ParentsBlueBlack
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ParentsMaple Leaf Indica
- GrandparentsOrtega
- GrandparentsAfghanistan
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ParentsCream Caramel
Editorial profile
Sweet Candy in detail
Origin & classification
Sweet Candy is an indica-dominant strain from Cream Caramel × BlueBlack × Maple Leaf Indica. Zativo is listed as the breeder of this strain. CBD, at up to 17 %, is also a notable part of the profile.
Aroma & flavour
Sweet Candy’s aroma is primarily sweet and candy-like. This makes the strain feel not merely sweet, but noticeably fuller and more modern.
Terpene profile
The flowering time is stated as around 49 days. It is also notable that sources repeatedly describe the strain as offering good yields and strong practical appeal. Its effects are likewise described as being more on the calmer, more physical side.
Effect tendency
Sweet Candy remains particularly interesting because of its genetics and clear fundamental character. In addition, sources describe it as highly positive not only aromatically, but also in practical terms.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
This exact combination ensures that the strain does not feel interchangeable, but instead brings a clear character of its own. For many, it is precisely this combination of profile and practical appeal that makes the strain particularly attractive.
Further classification
Cream Caramel x BlueBlack forms the genetic foundation of Sweet Candy. Maple Leaf Indica is additionally cited as another genetic influence. Aromatically, it follows a sweet, fruity direction: sweet and candy-like. With Sweet Candy, the aroma is not merely an added detail, but a central part of the strain’s identity. The parent strains therefore provide more than an indication of origin; they also help to compare Sweet Candy more precisely with similar strains. The flowering time is recorded as approximately 49 days. In cultivation terms, Sweet Candy appears more accessible than particularly demanding. Zativo is listed as the breeder, giving the profile an additional, clearer layer of provenance. Visually, Sweet Candy is also associated more with darker, more distinctive expressions. Its classification as an indica-dominant strain fits a more physical, calm strain profile. Sweet Candy therefore remains an indica-dominant strain that is particularly interesting through the interplay of its documented characteristics. Of particular interest is the combination of sweet-fruity and more distinctive notes.
Further classification
With Sweet Candy in particular, it is helpful that its fundamental direction can still be readily derived from the parent lineage. This makes the strain especially interesting for people seeking a sweeter profile while still expecting structure and distinctiveness. With Sweet Candy, it is important that its sweetness does not stand for generic appeal, but remains clearly connected to its origin and overall character. The result is not an interchangeable dessert profile, but a strain with a clear direction and a recognisable signature. Together with its attribution to breeder Zativo, this creates a profile that can be understood well even without marketing language.
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Frequently asked questions about Sweet Candy
What kind of strain is Sweet Candy?
We list Sweet Candy as an indica-dominant strain with the parent lineage Cream Caramel × BlueBlack × Maple Leaf Indica.
What genetics are behind Sweet Candy?
Sweet Candy’s parent lineage is Cream Caramel × BlueBlack × Maple Leaf Indica.
What does Sweet Candy smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Sweet Candy is primarily sweet and candy-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
How high is Sweet Candy’s CBD content?
Sweet Candy is listed with a CBD range of up to 17 %. This value may also vary from batch to batch.
What flowering time is given for Sweet Candy?
Sweet Candy is listed with a flowering time of 7-8 weeks.
Which breeder is listed for Sweet Candy?
Zativo is listed as the breeder or grower of Sweet Candy.
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