Cream Mandarine XL Auto by Sweet Seeds

Cream Mandarine XL Auto takes the citrus-heavy Cream Mandarine Auto and scales it up. Thanks to an elite Super Tai ’98 clone in its background, this fourth-generation autoflower grows 110–150 cm (43–59 in) tall with strong side branches, yet still finishes about 9 weeks after germination.

The aroma mixes sweet mandarin and fresh citrus with wood, spice and nutty undertones, and THC is listed at 18–23%. Sweet Seeds positions it as an easy, uniform grow for anyone who wants XL harvests from an autoflower.

Production matches the size: 450–650 g/m² (1.47–2.13 oz/ft²) indoors and 50–300 g (1.8–10.6 oz) per plant outdoors under good sun and soil.

Lineage: Cream Mandarine Auto × Super Tai ’98

Cream Mandarine XL Auto (SWS55) starts from a selected line of Cream Mandarine Auto, itself a cross of NYC Diesel (SWS06) and Cream Caramel Auto (SWS22). To add Sativa size and complexity, Sweet Seeds brought in an elite Super Tai clone kept in its R&D department since 1998.

Super Tai contributes height, spicy and woody tones and a hint of nuts, while Cream Mandarine Auto supplies the heavy flower and resin production plus the mandarin sweetness. The final balance is 63.4% Sativa, 35% Indica and 1.6% Ruderalis. Sweet Seeds lists a 2nd place in the indoor category at the I Copa de la Manzana in Río Negro, Argentina (2017).

Aroma, Flavor and Effect

Bright mandarin peel and sweet citrus lead the nose, followed by a smooth layer of spice and dry wood. Sweet-and-sour notes and a nutty undertone make the profile richer than a straight citrus strain.

The flavor lingers for minutes. It recalls candied orange peel stirred into a spiced nut cake: zesty up front, warm and woody behind.

Sweet Seeds lists the effect as psychoactive, creative, happy and relaxing. It opens with a pleasant, clearly psychoactive lift, then settles into a deep body calm that leaves a cheerful mood behind. Expect a couch-friendly finish, well suited to a movie night or series marathon.

Growing Cream Mandarine XL Auto Indoors and Outdoors

No 12/12 switch is needed: the plant flowers automatically. Keep it under 18/6 or 20/4 from seed to harvest, about 9 weeks in total. Because it is an XL auto, plan on a larger final container of around 15–25 liters (4–7 gallons) and sow directly into it.

Indoors, its height of 110–150 cm (43–59 in) calls for headroom. Short internodes and many sturdy lateral branches respond well to LST, which flattens the canopy, brings the side branches up to the light and helps reach 450–650 g/m² (1.47–2.13 oz/ft²).

Outdoors, this is a high-yielding option for growers who want big autoflowers in a single season. In full sun with quality soil and steady feeding, plants deliver 50–300 g (1.8–10.6 oz) per plant.

Cream Mandarine XL Auto Characteristics

Strain type	Autoflowering (feminized)
Variety code	SWS55
Genetics	Cream Mandarine Auto (SWS29) × Super Tai ’98 elite clone
Indica/Sativa	35% Indica / 63.4% Sativa / 1.6% Ruderalis
THC	18–23%
CBD	0.6%
Effect	Psychoactive, creative, happy, relaxing
Aroma/Flavor	Citrus, mandarin, woods, spices, sweet and sour, nutty
Indoor yield	450–650 g/m² (1.47–2.13 oz/ft²)
Outdoor yield	50–300 g/plant (1.8–10.6 oz/plant)
Seed to harvest	9 weeks from germination
Height	110–150 cm (43–59 in)
Best cultivation technique	LST and larger final pots

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