Reggae Seeds
In Jamaican popular music, Dancehall style tunes are the music
of celebration. This upbeat variant from Reggae Seeds is a
perfect complement to its musical namesake, with a lively and
lighthearted social effect that enhances life’s rhythms.
Dancehall’s mother is a hybrid of Mexican, Afghan, and
Spanish origins called Juanita La Lagrimosa. The Father is a
strain named Kalijah, a combination of Blue Heaven and
Mexican-Afghani genetics. Together in the Dancehall strain,
these genetics result in a hardy plant with uniquely nuanced
flavors that are enhanced by using organic methods in soil.
Dancehall’s pace of growth begins moderately, but it picks up
a faster beat once flower forcing is initiated. It is better to keep
the vegetative time short to avoid space issues later, especially
if the garden is in a sea of green style. The Dancehall plant only
branches minimally, but likes to grow longer branches low on
the plant. Indoors, it takes 8 to 9 weeks to finish.
Outdoors, Dancehall is well adapted to Spain’s climate and
will thrive in dry regions. When planted in April or May, this
plant finishes in about 150 days and is ready to harvest in
September or October, depending on conditions. The final
height can range from 5–8 feet (1.5–2.5 meters). Proper care
will lead to satisfying outdoor yields ranging from 400g to a
kilogram (roughly 1–2 pounds) per plant. Water is key for this
variety. Dancehall needs low humidity and moist soil at all
times to thrive. In areas with higher humidity, the compact,
elongated buds are susceptible to botrytis (gray fungus). While
this plant is sensitive about watering, it is not an otherwise
delicate plant and will grow in cold or hot conditions.
As Dancehall reaches maturity, the leaves and buds add reds,
blues, and purples to the green, and all is kissed with white
sticky resin. Growers who like the vibrant tones of chromatic
buds will enjoy Dancehall’s final appearance. Buds may show
reflowering toward the end.
Dancehall is a pleasure for all the senses. While not
particularly aromatic during growth, once its long, compact
buds are cracked open, the complex odors of forest and spicy
incense mix with a touch of acidic fruit and haze to tantalize
the palate. The flavor mixes fruits with a green mossy flavor
and a touch of haze, and lingers on the tongue in a satisfying
way. Dancehall is a party weed that pairs well with a long night
of dancing to Jamaican grooves. It has a progressive enduring
effect that inspires an alert, creative, and sociable mood. In its
first appearance at a cannabis cup event, Dancehall won first
place in the 2010 Spannabis indoor bio category
