As a grower, I have had the pleasure of cultivating the Dutch Passion Auto Ultimate strain indoors in a 4x8 tent using HLG 650R LED lights, planted in 15L fabric pots filled with Coco/Perlite and fed with Lotus nutrients for 90 days. During my grow, I noticed two distinct phenotypes emerge, which resulted in unique differences in yield, aroma, taste, and effects. In this harvest and smoke report, I would like to share my experience and observations with you.
The Dutch Passion Auto Ultimate strain is known for its massive yields and high THC content, making it a popular choice for many growers. During my grow, I noticed that the two phenotypes that emerged were quite different. One phenotype had more sativa-like characteristics, while the other had more indica-like traits.
The sativa-dominant phenotype grew taller, with thinner leaves and larger buds. The buds had a fruity aroma and taste, with a slightly more cerebral high that was energizing and uplifting. The yield was larger than the indica-dominant phenotype, which was much shorter, and the quality of the buds was very impressive.
On the other hand, the indica-dominant phenotype was a shorter, bushier plant, with thicker leaves and denser buds. The aroma was more earthy and pungent, with a taste that was more spicy and peppery. The high was more relaxing and sedative, with a strong body buzz. The yield was roughly 65g less than the sativa-dominant phenotype, with each plant producing close to, or over a quarter pound of buds.
Interestingly, the two phenotypes also had different nutrient/watering requirements. The sativa-dominant phenotype was a hungry girl and needed more nutrients to support its larger buds, while the indica-dominant phenotype was more forgiving and required less feeding, but was a 'drinker' requiring more water than the other pheno.
Overall, both phenotypes of the Dutch Passion Auto Ultimate strain were impressive in their own right. The sativa-dominant phenotype provided a more uplifting and energizing high, with larger sativa-like buds that were loose, while the indica-dominant phenotype offered a more relaxing and sedative high, with buds that were super stacked and hard as rocks!
"I was so excited to see the differences in the two phenotypes, it was like a surprise party in my grow tent every time I checked on them"
In conclusion, the Dutch Passion Auto Ultimate strain is a great choice for both indoor/outdoor growers looking for high yields and potent effects. However, the two distinct phenotypes that emerged during my grow offered unique differences in yield, aroma, taste, and effects. The sativa-dominant phenotype produced larger buds, with a fruity aroma and taste, and a more cerebral high, while the indica-dominant phenotype had medium sized, denser buds, with an earthy aroma and taste, and a more relaxing and sedative high. The use of specific growing medium, nutrients, and light, in this case, Coco/Perlite, Lotus nutrients(I feel that the results would have been even better using organic amendments), and HLG 650R LED lights, really helped to enhance the growth and quality of the buds.
References:
Dutch Passion (2021). Auto Ultimate. Retrieved from https://www.dutch-passion.com/en/product/auto-ultimate/
