Dutch Passion
Taiga is a hybrid between an autoflowering ruderalis/indica
and Dutch Passion’s classic mostly-sativa Power Plant. Power
Plant caused a sensation when first released because it
combined exceptional yields with memorable potency. Even
today, it remains a bestseller for all the right reasons.
Fortunately, Power Plant adapts well to hybridization, making
it a natural candidate for an autoflowering ruderalis-cross. In
the first step of the Taiga cross, an extremely early flowering
Power Plant female was selected to produce female pollen,
which was used to breed with a female ruderalis/indica hybrid.
Breeders then began the time consuming work to maintain the
potency and yield characteristics of Power Plant while carrying
forward the autoflowering trait.
Taiga crashes through its growth cycle in a genetically
dictated automatic regime. It is a small bushy, but not overly
branchy, plant that grows large, compact green buds
reminiscent of its Power Plant parent. Average heights are
around 2 feet (50–60 cm), although some will stay as short as a
foot (30 cm) and the tallest may read 2.5 feet (70 cm).
Indoors Taiga does well under a light cycle of 20 hours on/4
hours off. Whether it is grown inside or in a sunny outdoor
environment, Taiga grows from seeds to potent, aromatic, and
great looking buds in just 8–10 weeks. Half-gallon (1.5–2 liter)
containers are sufficient for a good harvest. Even outdoor
growers with the shortest of summers will find that this
productive new strain performs. Taiga is robust enough to
make the most of the growing conditions with which it is
presented. It is undemanding when it comes to the fertilizing
regime, making it a good choice for beginners, who can often
struggle with more exacting nutrient requirements. While
plants always benefit from good nutrients and light, this variety
still thrives when handed less than optimal conditions.
The sweet-spicy smell and rich taste of Taiga are similar to
Power Plant. The high blends a gentle combination of physical
relaxation and an “up” cerebral element. Many smokers
appreciate a well-rounded high that can be savored and
appreciated, rather than a whopping stone that requires
cautious intake to avoid incapacitation. Taiga is potent yet
stays pleasant and happy, allowing one freedom in choosing
what to do with it. Taiga’s ease and swiftness in the garden and
its functional effects make this strain an all-around pleasant
experience.
