How to grow Thai Chi
Taste
Seb's take
Thai Chiang Mai crossed with an F4 clone of Kali China, two Asian lines bred for a fast finish despite Sativa ancestry. Wood and fruit on the nose; the high is invigorating and social, focused and creative enough to power through a working day rather than end it.
Where it comes from
Ace Seeds crossed Thai Chiang Mai with an F4 clone of Kali China — two elite Asian lines — for Thai Chi, and the name does a little quiet work: a Thai sativa bred for a calm, centred sort of lift. Sativa-led at seventy percent, yet tamed enough by the breeding to finish faster and grow more manageably than a pure Thai would dare. A zen leaning built into the genetics as much as the naming.
Nose & flavour
The nose is woody with a fruity lift over it — earthy and grounded rather than sweet or sharp, the fruit keeping it from turning purely rustic. A restrained, characterful profile, more forest floor than fruit bowl. Wood leads, the fruit brightens. The record keeps the notes brief, and the two tell you most of the story.
The high
At sixteen percent THC the effect is an invigorating, daytime one — social, focused and creative, the sort that helps you power through a day rather than close it out. A centred, clear-headed lift true to the name. Cheerful, functional company for getting things done. The sativa side shows plainly, without tipping into the racy.
Growing it
Flowering runs seventy to seventy-seven days — ten to eleven weeks — with a manageable height for a sativa, the record noting no exact figure so I'll not invent one. Indoor yields run high and take well to boosting: topping, fimming and low-stress training all pay off here. A vigorous grower despite the Thai ancestry, faster and tidier than the landrace side alone would give. A rewarding plant for anyone willing to train it a little.
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Common questions about Thai Chi
How long does Thai Chi take to flower?
Around 11 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers. She takes her time; the result is the argument for it.
Is Thai Chi 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 strong is Thai Chi?
The breeder lists THC around 16%. The gentler end of the scale.
What does Thai Chi smell and taste like?
She smells of earth and heritage; nothing invented, nothing added.