~ Dutch Passion Sugar Bomb Punch®️ ~
THC Bomb X (Critical Orange Punch x Bubba Island Kush)
One of my favorite breeders is undoubtedly Dutch Passion, I've gotten spectacular results from every one of their strains I've cultivated and, although this will be my first time with this particular strain, I'm sure this Sugar Bomb Punch won't disappoint!
"Sugar Bomb Punch is a cross between THC Bomb and Critical Orange Punch x Bubba Island Kush. This ‘3-way cross’ has created the very interesting and diverse odour and taste profile. Critical Orange Punch is super fruity and the Bubba Island Kush is more earthy, sour and kushy. Both the THC Bomb and the Bubba Island Kush contributed to the potency of this new strain and the relatively fast flowering time. The Critical Orange Punch, on the other hand, has slightly increased the volume and thus the yield. Combining these 3 strains has created a new strain that is unparalleled. The combination of potency, taste and heavy yields is usually the blend that every grower wants."
"Sugar Bomb Punch is an Indica-leaning hybrid cannabis strain that was created by carefully crossing different types of genetics. This strain belongs to our "USA special" family and produces some of the most potent cannabis buds you will come across. THC values are between 20-25% without too much effort.
Sugar Bomb Punch shows more of a hybrid leaf structure during the vegetative growth phase. This leaf structure is somewhat thinner/slimmer than you might expect from such a relatively fast bloomer. In late growth, as well as in bloom, the leaf structure changes slightly towards the Sativa side. She remains fairly compact, which makes her easier to handle than most Sativa dominant hybrids. Her branches are strong and respond well to bending and cracking.
Most phenotypes start to bud early in the flowering phase, usually after 2 to 3.5 weeks. At that time they also start producing trichomes very rapidly. After a good month of flowering the buds are already full of resin. Even the leaves seem to have been snowed under. When you touch the plants your hands and fingers stick together and you understand why we named this strain Sugar Bomb Punch. Some plants can be ready within 7.5-8 weeks, these are the fastest phenotypes. Others really need at least 8.5 to 9 weeks. Most plants remain fairly compact, so it is recommended to take this into account."
"Sugar Bomb Punch has a very complex aroma. The most dominant is the fruity scent reminiscent of a sweet rose. But there are also phenotypes with a more sour, citrus or berry aroma. During flowering most plants smell very fruity and sweet. Some plants have a cherry yogurt aroma, very creamy and sweet.
Once dried, the buds again have a mainly fruity and sweet character. This is accompanied with floral, creamy and berry-like notes. In terms of taste she also leans more towards the fruity side of the spectrum. Some phenotypes also have a slightly skunk-like taste, with notes of earth and grass."
"Sugar Bomb Punch can grow slightly slowly in height during vegetative growth. This is because she grows in very bushy structure, compact and with a lot of leaves. That is why we recommend defoliating the plant several times during the growth phase so that the side branches and buds will receive more light. Topping or fimming is possible and will increase the yield."**
**CREDIT: Dutch Passion
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~THE SETUP~
~ This will be a 100% Organic grow
~ Initially seed was planted directly into the medium.
~ Planted into a 1qt. plastic pot filled with that was hydrated with distilled water warmed to 78℉ with a 6.5 ph.
~ Seed germinated for three days before breaking ground.
~ Grown in a 10g fabric pot filled with Mother Earth 70/30 Coco/Perlite amended with Xtreme Gardening Mykos, Gaia Green 4-4-4 (2tbsp/g) / 2-8-4 (1tbsp/g) and 30% Worm Castings.
~ Top dressing every 3-4 weeks with Gaia Green slow release dry amendments and Earthworm castings.
~ Straight well water ph'd @ 6.2-6.8 when needed and bi-weekly Compost Tea's.
~ Grown under HLG 650R's with a 18/6 light cycle for vegetation, then 12/12 to flower with supplemental UVA added during the last weeks of flower. Lights are controlled by a Trolmaster Hydro X controller set for a 15min Sunrise/Sunset simulation.
~ Supplemental co2 provided throughout vegetation and flower - monitored and controlled by an AutoPilot APC8200 co2 controller.
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Weekly Updates:
2/14- Week 8 is here and will be the week that the light cycle gets switched from 18/6 to 12/12 to begin the flowering for this gorgeous lady from Dutch Passion genetics!
I watered today with 1g of well water which I ph'd to 6.3 @ 72℉, half of which I poured in the drip pan, the rest directly onto the medium. After watering I did some minor training on her, tucking away a few shade leaves and moving two of her branches out into a new trellis square to continue spreading her canopy out as much as possible.
2/16- I let the Sugar Bomb Punch dry out yesterday. I checked her medium with a moisture probe and it was still very moist. Today I checked the medium again, then went ahead with watering her with the usual 1g of well water to which I added 5 ml/g of Earth Juice OilyCan (CalMag + Humic Acid), then ph'd to 6.3 @ 72℉ pouring half into her drip pan, the rest directly onto the medium.
Overall, this girl is looking fabulous with great color and vigor! I can't wait to see her take off when she gets flipped into flower!
2/18- Today is THE day my friends! I'm setting the TrolMaster Hydro X Controller to a 12 hour On / 12 hour Off cycle to begin the Dutch Passion Sugar Bomb Punch's transition into flower!
After checking the medium with the moisture probe, I went ahead with watering the Sugar Bomb Punch with 1g of well water, which I ph'd to 6.4 @ 72℉, pouring half into the Sugar Bomb Punch's drip pan, the rest directly into her medium.
2/20- Well this week went by fast and the good news is now that the coming Week 9 will mark this beautiful Dutch Passion Sugar Bomb Punch's first full week of flower!
I ended this week with a watering of 1g of well water, which I ph'd to 6.4 @ 72℉ after adding 1 tbsp/g of Unsulfured Black Strap Molasses and 5 ml/g of Earth Juice OilyCan, 3/4 of which I poured directly onto the Sugar Bomb Punch's medium, the remainder into the drip pan to be absorbed.
Onward to the Dutch Passion Sugar Bomb Punch's 9th week, and its first full week of the flower cycle, where the Sugar Bomb Punch should be starting to begin her stretch which will really help with weaving her branches into the trellis spreading her out!
💚 Thank you for checking out my passion in life! Please visit as often as you wish and I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I know I will! Grow what you love, Love what you grow!💚
Yo Playa!
I love your write up, it shows your passion. Also a big fan of your organic inputs. ❤️
Check out my diary, living soil, organic inputs that I make at home. I show some recipes!
You crushing it, can't wait to see your flowers
@TheFattyMcCoy, Hey there! I can't thank you enough for all the ❤️! May all your days and grows be Blessed! 😎🙏Grow what you LOVE... LOVE what you grow!💚
@TheCannaProphet, good to hear, I've never had issue liek thar after transplanting probably why I never thought of it...Good luck they're look mighty green and healthy
@Whiteybulger1814, Leaf drooping is due to transplant shock. she went from a 1qt pot directly into a 10g fabric pot. Rest assured, she'll be just fine in a couple of days!😎❤️
@Hydro_Hiebs, Thank you very much! She is certainly shaping up to be epic for sure! Wishing you good fortune and may all your day be Blessed my friend! 😎🙏❤️
@BCbuds76, Thank you very much! Of course it would have been nice if the rest of the plant looked as good... not my best work, a B- at best. May all your days and grows be Blessed! 😎🙏❤️
@DutchPassion_Official, Thank you so very much! Always a pleasure growing Dutch Passion genetics, they NEVER fail to hit the mark! Wishing you a Blessed New Year as well my friend! ❤️❤️❤️
Fantastic diary! keep that work bro!
I am really curious of the method of your DARK JAIL hahahaha
Could you explain me a little bit? Or just send me a post where you have explained.. I want to try that with one plant I have that still have left 4 week at least.
@mjumbo, Absolutely! Once the trichomes are developed to a point of your liking, the plants are placed in total darkness for 48-72 hours to basically stress the plant, making it think that the 'end' is near, and as a result the plant goes into overdrive with its production of trichomes (in theory). I keep the plants at 67-70℉, and the RH at 35-40%. Also, I water the plant on the day BEFORE it goes in the dark and that is the last water it receives. This allows the plant to stress a bit more, and starts the drying process before it's cut and hung. Hope this helps! ❤️❤️❤️