Holland’s Hope Regular is the original, non-feminized form of Dutch Passion’s well-known Indica-dominant outdoor strain. Bred in the 1980s for the cool, wet Dutch climate, it has been planted outdoors in the Netherlands for decades, and these regular seeds let you work with the same weather-hardened gene pool in both its male and female expressions.
A pack contains 10 regular photoperiod seeds. Expect about half to grow into females and half into males. Growers who prefer regulars like that balance: males provide pollen for crosses or seed runs, and a larger group of females means more choice when picking a keeper mother.
The strain earned a reputation for fast finishing, with flowering of about 7-9 weeks and harvest from late September into early October. Plants stay fairly compact at 150-250 cm (59-98 in) and can yield 100-1000 g per plant (3.5-35.3 oz per plant). Its fame grew further after it appeared in the Dutch TV series Hollands Hoop, and in 2013 it took first prize at the Copa Del Mar in Argentina.
Breeding and Selecting with Holland’s Hope Regular Seeds
The reason breeders keep coming back to Holland’s Hope is its reliability in poor weather. It is very resistant to fungus and finishes early, two traits that are hard to find together and valuable to pass on. A Holland’s Hope male can bring earlier finishing, sturdy branching and outdoor toughness to a cross with a slower or more delicate strain.
When selecting females, look for the classic Christmas-tree shape with heavy lower branches, colas in the 30-50 cm (11.8-19.7 in) range, and the strongest lemon and pine aroma. Check how each plant handles damp spells and whether any show mold in the dense buds. The plants that stay clean and finish first are often the ones worth keeping as mothers.
Regular seeds also preserve more of the original variation in the line. If you plan to make your own seeds year after year, starting from regulars keeps that natural diversity, which many growers see as the purest way to work with a classic strain.
Effect, Aroma, and Growing Tips
The aroma is fresh and fruity with heavy pine and wood notes, and the taste is tart, woody and gently spicy. The effect leans strongly toward the body: a relaxed, heavy stone with only a slight mental lift, lasting a few hours.
Germinate indoors and grow for 3-4 weeks before moving plants outside. Sex them as soon as pre-flowers show and move or remove males unless you are collecting pollen. Holland’s Hope does well with low feeding and organic soil; overfeeding produces leaves rather than buds. In pots, use at least 50 L (13 gal). Keep greenhouses well ventilated and remove dead leaves during bloom to protect the compact flowers.
Holland’s Hope Regular Characteristics
| Strain type | Regular photoperiod |
| Genetics | Original Dutch outdoor line from the 1980s |
| Indica/Sativa | Indica-dominant |
| THC | High |
| Effect | Physical, relaxing stone with a light lift |
| Flavor | Fruity lemon, pine, wood, spice |
| Indoor yield | Bred for outdoor growing; indoor growing not recommended |
| Outdoor yield | 100-1000 g/plant (3.5-35.3 oz/plant) |
| Flowering time | 7-9 weeks |
| Outdoor harvest | Late September to early October (Northern Hemisphere) |
| Height | 150-250 cm (59-98 in) |
| Structure | Compact, bushy, thick stems and large fan leaves |
| Bud appearance | Large, dense colas of 30-50 cm (11.8-19.7 in) |
| Best cultivation technique | Outdoor soil, low feeding, early sexing, mother selection |
FAQ
Why choose Holland’s Hope Regular instead of feminized?
Regular seeds give both males and females. They are the right pick if you want to collect pollen, breed your own crosses, make seeds, or select a mother plant from the original line.
What is in a pack of Holland’s Hope Regular?
Each pack contains 10 regular photoperiod seeds. You can expect roughly half males and half females, though the exact split varies from pack to pack.
What traits does Holland’s Hope pass on in crosses?
Breeders mainly value its fast 7-9 week flowering, early outdoor finish, strong branching and high resistance to fungus and bad weather.
How do I select a good Holland’s Hope mother plant?
Look for females that finish early, stay mold-free in damp weather, carry heavy lower branches and show a strong lemon and pine aroma. Keep a cutting of your favorite indoors under long days.
When is Holland’s Hope Regular ready outdoors?
In the Northern Hemisphere, females are usually ready from late September to early October after about 7-9 weeks of flowering.
Is Holland’s Hope Regular easy to grow?
Yes. It needs little attention and low feeding, and it grows well in gardens, pots of 50 L (13 gal) or more, and remote outdoor spots. Just remember to sex plants early.
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