How to grow Candy Kush x Do-Si-Dos
What’s up, fellow cultivator! Are you ready to grow a strain that’s like a gourmet dessert for your senses? Then get ready for the incredible Candy Kush x Do-Si-Dos. This is what happens when you take the sugary sweetness of Candy Kush and combine it with the potent, earthy, and frosty power of Do-Si-Dos. The result is a truly top-shelf hybrid that will fill your garden with an intoxicating aroma and your jars with dense, beautiful buds.
This is the strain you grow when you want to unwind in the most delicious way possible. It’s a treat from start to finish, and I’m here to educate you and guide you every step of the way. Let’s nurture this plant together and watch it thrive!
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Candy Kush x Do-Si-Dos
THC: 8 - 12%
Type of seed: Feminized
Phenotype: Mostly Indica
Day to flower: 8 - 10 weeks
Candy Kush
- THC: 14% - 19%
- Type of seed: Feminized
- Phenotype: Mostly Indica
- Day to flower: 8 - 10 weeks
From Seed to a Sugar-Coated Harvest: The Full Grow-Along
This plant is robust and rewarding, perfect for growers looking to produce some seriously high-quality homegrown cannabis. Let’s dive in.
Germination: Unwrapping the Candy
Every amazing plant starts with a single, healthy seed. My foolproof method is the classic paper towel technique.
- Soak: Give your seeds a 12 to 24-hour soak in a glass of room-temperature water to get them ready for action.
- Wrap: Place the hydrated seeds between two paper towels that are damp, but not dripping wet.
- Keep it Warm & Dark: Put your paper towel setup inside a Ziploc bag or between two plates.
- Sprout!: In 24-72 hours, a tiny white taproot will emerge. Game on! Carefully plant it about a half-inch deep in your starter pot, with the root pointing down.
Common Mistake to Avoid: Being too rough. That new little taproot is the most fragile part of the plant’s life. Use tweezers and a gentle touch when moving it to its new home.
The Vegetative Stage: Building a Strong Foundation
During the veg stage, your Candy Kush x Do-Si-Dos is focused on building a strong, bushy structure to support all those future dense buds.
- Light Cycle: You need long “days” to promote strong vegetative growth. An 18/6 light cycle (18 hours of light, 6 of darkness) is the gold standard and works perfectly.
- Nutrient Needs: Your plant needs a balanced “grow” fertilizer with plenty of Nitrogen (N) during this phase to fuel all that leafy development.
- Train for More: This plant responds incredibly well to training. Techniques like Topping or Low-Stress Training (LST) will open up the canopy, allow more light to reach the lower branches, and dramatically increase your final yield.
The Flowering Stage: The Frosting on the Cake
This is where the real show begins. To trigger flowering, you MUST switch your lights to a strict 12/12 cycle (12 hours of light, 12 hours of absolute darkness).
The flowering time for Candy Kush x Do-Si-Dos is typically a speedy 8-10 weeks. During this time, the plant will stretch a bit and then focus on producing incredibly dense, resinous buds that might even show hints of purple. The aroma will become incredible—a complex mix of sweet candy, earthy pine, and a hint of vanilla.
When you flip your lights, switch to a “bloom” fertilizer that is higher in Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) to support this amazing flower production.
Common Mistake to Avoid: High Humidity. Those dense, beautiful buds are a magnet for mold if your humidity is too high. It is CRITICAL to keep your humidity levels lower (around 40-50%) and ensure good airflow during the flowering stage.
Promos & Deals
Indoor vs. Outdoor: Choosing Your Grow Spot
This hybrid is adaptable and can thrive in almost any setting with the right care.
Growing Indoors This is where you can create the perfect, controlled environment to produce connoisseur-quality buds.
- Height: This is a very manageable plant for indoor grows. Expect a final height between 2.6 to 5 feet (80-150 cm). Its bushy structure is perfect for filling out a tent, especially with a bit of training.
- Odor Control: This strain is AROMATIC. That sweet, pungent, dessert-like smell is a dead giveaway. A good carbon filter is absolutely essential for a discreet indoor grow.
Growing Outdoors If you have a warm and sunny climate, you can cultivate a massive Candy Kush x Do-Si-Dos outdoors.
- Height Potential: Unrestrained outdoors, this plant can stretch towards the top end of its height range, sometimes reaching over 5 feet (150 cm) tall.
Best U.S. Cities and Climates: This strain loves warm, stable, and sunny weather. Think Mediterranean.
- California (San Diego, Los Angeles): The warm days and consistent sun are a perfect match.
- Colorado (Denver): The intense sun and dry air will help this plant produce tons of resin and keep mold at bay.
- The Pacific Northwest (Portland, Seattle): The temperate climate works well, but you’ll want to use a greenhouse or have a plan to protect those dense buds from the autumn rains.
- The Southeast (Miami, Charleston): The long, hot season is great, but the high humidity can be a major challenge. You must be extra vigilant about airflow and mold prevention here.
Pro-Level Playbook: Cloning and Delicious Extractions
Cloning: Get Another Batch of Cookies in the Oven
Find a specific plant with that perfect flavor and high? Don’t let those amazing genetics go!
- Select & Snip: Take a healthy 4-6 inch cutting from a lower branch of a mother plant in her vegetative stage. Use a sterile razor for a clean cut.
- Hormone Dip: Immediately dip the cut end in a rooting hormone to inspire vigorous root growth.
- Plant It: Place the cutting into a moist starter cube like Rockwool.
- Keep It Humid: Cover your new clones with a humidity dome to keep them from wilting.
- A New Generation: In about two weeks, you’ll have a rooted clone that’s a perfect genetic copy of your prized mother!
What to Do With Your Trim? Make the Best Edibles Ever!
A sustainable grower uses every part of the harvest. The frosty trim from your Candy Kush x Do-Si-Dos is a flavor explosion waiting to happen.
Given its incredible flavor profile, this is THE strain for making delicious and potent edibles. Infusing your trim into butter or coconut oil will create a base for some of the best treats you’ve ever had. You can also make top-tier extracts like rosin to capture its potent effects and flavor in a concentrated, solventless form.
The Grand Finale: Harvest, Dry & Cure
You’ve made it! Get a jeweler’s loupe and look at the trichomes. When they have changed from clear to mostly milky-white, with just a hint of amber, you’ve reached peak potency.
- The Chop: Cut your plants and trim away the large fan leaves.
- The Slow Dry: Hang the branches in a dark room with good airflow, a temperature around 60-70°F (15-21°C), and humidity around 50-55%. This usually takes 7-14 days.
- The Cure: This is the final step for amazing flavor. Trim the buds and place them in airtight glass jars. “Burp” the jars daily for the first couple of weeks. A proper cure of at least two to three weeks is what will bring out that deep, rich, sweet flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the effects of Candy Kush x Do-Si-Dos really like?
It’s a classic indica-leaning hybrid high. It starts with a happy, euphoric, and creative cerebral rush. Then, it slowly melts into a deep, full-body relaxation that is perfect for relieving stress, anxiety, and pain. It’s a fantastic evening strain.
Is this a good strain for a beginner to grow?
Yes! Its genetics make it quite resilient to common pests and mistakes. As long as a new grower pays close attention to humidity during flowering and is careful not to overfeed, it’s a very manageable and rewarding plant to innovate your skills with.
Does it actually taste like candy?
It’s incredibly sweet! The flavor profile is a complex mix of sugary candy and fresh fruit, with a grounding earthy and piney undertone from the Do-Si-Dos. It’s a true connoisseur’s flavor that our community loves.
How can I best prevent mold with this strain?
Airflow is EVERYTHING. Those buds get incredibly dense, so you need to keep the air moving. Make sure your plants aren’t too crowded, prune some of the large fan leaves that are blocking airflow (defoliation), and use oscillating fans to create a gentle breeze.
How big will my yield be?
This strain is a very generous yielder. Those buds are not only flavorful but also incredibly dense and heavy. If you treat the plant right and use some basic training techniques, you can expect a very bountiful harvest.
