COB Salad by Humboldt Seed Company is a balanced, mint-driven hybrid that leaves you settled and focused. Humboldt Seed Company pictures it slicing through a smoggy LA commute and lifting you into a cool, mint-scented daydream, a fitting image for a plant built on a cool, fresh terpene profile.
This feminized photoperiod line came out of a long selection process. Humboldt Seed Company hunted through many plants before finding the one, then worked it to an F3 S2 generation so growers get a consistent expression from seed.
COB Salad also earns its spot in the garden. It is listed as mold resistant, finishes in 55 to 60 days of flowering, and comes down outdoors around mid-October, which makes it a practical choice for growers dealing with damp autumn weather.
Lineage and Breeding
The genetics are MOUNTAINTOP MINT #1 x OG Kush x Haze. Mountaintop Mint provides the cool, minty top note, OG Kush lays down a familiar earthy, fuel-tinged base, and Haze brings a lift that keeps the high from turning heavy.
The F3 S2 designation tells you the line has been carried forward over several generations and selfed for stability. That work matters for growers who want the same mint expression from plant to plant rather than a wide spread of phenotypes.
Aroma, Flavor and Effect
The aroma opens with cool mint, like crushing a sprig of fresh spearmint between your fingers. Behind it sits a hint of OG earthiness and a light, spicy Haze edge. The smoke stays clean and refreshing, with a cooling sensation that lingers after each exhale.
The effect sits right in the middle. As a balanced hybrid, COB Salad delivers a calm, settled body feel while keeping the mind clear and focused. It feels like stepping out of traffic onto a quiet rooftop: the noise fades, your thoughts line up, and you can enjoy the view without drifting away.
Growing COB Salad Indoors and Outdoors
Indoors, plan for about 55 to 60 days of flowering. The OG and Haze influence can add some stretch after the flip, so topping in veg and spreading the branches with LST or a SCROG net helps keep the canopy flat and productive.
Outdoors, the breeder lists a mid-October harvest and mold resistance, two traits that work together for gardens where fall humidity is a concern. Space plants for good airflow and prune lower growth to reduce damp pockets inside the canopy.
Greenhouse growers can lean on the same strengths. A steady environment, moderate feeding and a clean finish will let the mint terpenes shine in the final weeks of bloom.
COB Salad Characteristics
| Strain type | Feminized photoperiod |
| Genetics | MOUNTAINTOP MINT #1 x OG Kush x Haze (F3 S2) |
| Indica/Sativa | Balanced hybrid |
| Effect | Settled, focused, uplifted |
| Flavor/Aroma | Mint |
| Flowering time | 55-60 days |
| Outdoor harvest | Mid-October |
| Yield | Not specified |
| Characteristics | Mold resistant, stabilized F3 S2 line |
| Best cultivation technique | Topping, LST or SCROG; prune for airflow outdoors |
FAQ
Is COB Salad Indica or Sativa?
COB Salad is a balanced hybrid. Its MOUNTAINTOP MINT #1, OG Kush and Haze genetics give it a settled body feel with a clear, focused mind.
What does COB Salad taste like?
Mint is the signature note, backed by a touch of OG earthiness and a light Haze spice.
How long does COB Salad take to flower?
Flowering takes 55 to 60 days. Outdoors, the breeder lists harvest around mid-October.
Is COB Salad mold resistant?
Yes. Humboldt Seed Company lists mold resistance as one of its key growth traits, which is useful for damp fall climates.
What generation are COB Salad seeds?
The breeder lists the line as F3 S2, meaning it has been carried over several generations and selfed for stability.
What THC level does COB Salad have?
Humboldt Seed Company does not publish a THC percentage for COB Salad. It is selected for its mint profile, balanced effect and mold resistance.
