How to grow Mexican Candy
Seb's take
Pure Mexican genetics behind a plant that reaches three metres given an early start or a greenhouse, and makes no apology for the height. Emerald buds with bright orange hairs and a thick trichome coat announce themselves well before harvest. A 50/50 hybrid that grows and yields like a sativa despite the billing, ready in ten weeks.
Growing Mexican Candy: what to expect
Feminized, so you'll not be sexing plants or evicting males. Photoperiod, so veg lasts exactly as long as you decide — see the vegetative stage on how long that ought to be.
Expect around 10 weeks in flower — textbook timing. Textbooks, for once, being useful: here's ours.
Tall, at 300 cm or better. Indoors that means training from early on; outdoors it means picking a spot the neighbours can't see over.
She produces respectably: 500 g/m² or thereabouts when treated well. Consistency is her selling point — feed her properly and she keeps her end of the bargain.
THC tests around 22%, which is strong by any sensible chart. Respect it accordingly.
Learn to grow her properly:
Common questions about Mexican Candy
How long does Mexican Candy take to flower?
Around 10 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is Mexican Candy an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
A feminized photoperiod strain — flowering starts when you switch the lights, so the timing is yours to control.
How tall does Mexican Candy grow?
Around 300 cm. Plan your headroom before she plans it for you.
How strong is Mexican Candy?
The breeder lists THC around 22%. Firmly in the strong band.