Dutch Passion
The Ultimate is Dutch Passion’s answer to having your cake
and eating it too. This strain is the result of many years of
patient and careful breeding, involving literally hundreds of
plants and drawing on some of the superstars from Dutch
Passion’s seed bank genetics. What makes The Ultimate so
superlative in Dutch Passion’s program? Breeding often
requires compromises: when flavor and potency are the goal,
yields are often lower; likewise, high yielding plants must often
settle for average quality and consistency. The Ultimate was
designed to sacrifice neither quality nor yield, but rather to
deliver both at “ultimate” levels that will please gardener and
connoisseur alike.
Combining indica and sativa genetics to create a high quality
50/50 offspring is more difficult than many would expect. The
challenge is to fully stabilize characteristics such as height,
yield, and the consistency of the stone. Beyond its even balance
of indica and sativa, the details of The Ultimate’s genetic
heritage remain a closely guarded Dutch Passion secret.
The Ultimate grows into a dense stout and resilient plant,
reaching average heights of 2–2.5 feet (60–75 cm) at finish. The
short stature is ideally suited to the indoor grower who wants
big yields of top-drawer stash but has space limitations. This
plant’s uniform growth habits lead to an even canopy in the
grow room or greenhouse, which helps to maximize light
exposure. Moderate to strong nutrients are recommended
during the vegetative phase to help beef up stem sturdiness.
This pine-tree shaped plant is best grown with multiple
branches, which should be supported due to the stem-breaking
heft of its buds. The Ultimate’s hybrid foliage is neither fat nor
thin, and may gain red or blue hues as the plants finish.
Inexperienced growers should not get too impatient because
there is an exceptional growth spurt during the last two weeks
of flowering that pumps up the yield. These sticky
crystalcovered plants exude a strong sweet aroma that may
require stealth measures. While it can make nice finger hash,
accidental brushing against plants leaves a strong odor on
clothes for hours afterwards.
The Ultimate delivers a stone of the highest order. Delicious
hints of orange citrus shine through. The flavor sensation is
almost tropical and very rich, and the experienced smoker may
detect a touch of haze flavors. The high is a heavy-hitter that is
best served when relaxing, rather than when activities are on
the menu. Friends may want to caution the occasional toker
about this strain’s high potency before they inhale. Growers
and seasoned smokers are likely to find that this strain lives up
to its name in terms of its sizeable stash and its connoisseur
smoke.
