Shaman by Dutch Passion

Shaman by Dutch Passion is a Sativa-dominant outdoor strain with a talent for color. It comes from a Skunk mother crossed with an exceptional Purple #1 male, and roughly half of the plants turn shades of pink, purple and even near-black as the nights cool down. On some plants even the pistils go pink or purple instead of the usual orange.

These feminized seeds give you the look and long, elegant colas of a Sativa with a surprisingly quick finish. Flowering usually takes 7-9 weeks, about 8 on average, with the fastest phenotypes ready in around 50 days and the slowest at about 65 days. Outdoors at Dutch latitudes, plants finish by late September or early October.

Shaman is a long-time Dutch Passion classic, flagged by the breeder as a prize winner, and still loved for how easily she grows. She suits first-time outdoor growers and greenhouse growers alike, and she tolerates long spells of rain and humidity better than most traditional outdoor strains, thanks to an open, airy bud structure that resists bud rot.

Plants typically stand 100-200 cm (39-79 in) tall, but a long pre-growth can push them past 300 cm (118 in). Some colas become solid spears of 40-75 cm (15.7-29.5 in).

Sweet, Spicy Flavor and a Social Sativa High

The aroma is fresh, sweet and fruity with floral and spicy layers, and occasionally a sour or piney accent. On the palate she is mostly sweet and spicy, with some phenotypes tasting a bit more acidic and others more woody. Green phenotypes usually taste a little sweeter than the purple ones.

The effect is unmistakably Sativa: more head than body. Expect an energetic, social and uplifting high that can lead to creative or deep, thoughtful conversation. Dutch Passion rates the THC as medium, so the high is moderate in strength and duration and does not knock you out. That makes Shaman a natural choice for daytime, parties and get-togethers.

How to Grow Shaman Feminized Seeds

Shaman does well in the ground, in large pots on a balcony, in the backyard or as a guerrilla plant. Left alone she forms a Christmas-tree shape with medium to long internodes; top her a few times and she becomes a wide, bushy plant. If she stretches too much in bloom, bend, snap or supercrop her branches. A SCROG works both outdoors and in greenhouses.

In greenhouses, yields of several hundred grams per plant are realistic even for novices, and experienced growers can reach around 500-750 g per plant (17.6-26.5 oz per plant). Dutch Passion estimates about 400 g/m² (1.31 oz/ft²) when measured per area. In cold, wet regions, defoliate at the end of veg so dead leaves do not get trapped in the buds.

Shaman Characteristics

Strain type	Feminized photoperiod
Genetics	Skunk (female) x Purple #1 (male)
Indica/Sativa	Sativa-dominant
THC	Medium
Effect	Uplifting, social, creative head high
Flavor	Sweet, fruity, floral, spicy, hints of pine
Indoor yield	About 400 g/m² (1.31 oz/ft²), estimate; bred for outdoor and greenhouse use
Outdoor yield	Several hundred grams per plant; around 500-750 g/plant (17.6-26.5 oz/plant) for experienced growers
Flowering time	7-9 weeks (about 8 weeks on average)
Outdoor harvest	Late September to early October (Northern Hemisphere)
Height	100-200 cm (39-79 in), over 300 cm (118 in) with long pre-growth
Structure	Tall, open Sativa frame with slender leaves
Bud appearance	Long, airy colas; about half pink to deep purple
Best cultivation technique	Topping, fimming, bending, supercropping, SCROG

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