How to grow Chocolope x Candy
What’s up, fellow cultivator! Are you ready to grow a strain that’s like a trip to the best candy store and coffee shop all at once? Then you’ve come to the right place. Let’s talk about the incredible Chocolope x Candy. This sativa-dominant hybrid takes the legendary, rich chocolate-coffee flavors of Chocolope and blends them with the sugary, sweet goodness of Candy Kush. The result? A flavor explosion and an uplifting, creative high that’s pure joy.
This is the strain you grow when you want a perfect daytime companion, something to inspire creativity and make social gatherings even better. I’m here to educate you and help you nurture this beautiful plant from a tiny seed into a harvest of top-shelf, incredibly aromatic homegrown buds. Let’s get to it!
Recommended Strains
Chocolope x Candy
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THC: 17% - 22% -
Type of seed: Feminized -
Phenotype: 60% Sativa / 40% Indica -
Flavor: Berry, Fruity, Sweet, Tropical -
Day to flower: 8 - 10 weeks
Chocolope Candy Regular
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THC: 18% - 24%
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Type of seed: Regular
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Phenotype: 80% Sativa / 20% Indica
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Flavor: Citrus, Fruity, Orange
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Day to flower: 8 - 10 weeks
From Seed to a Sweet & Potent Harvest: The Full Grow-Along
This plant is a joy to cultivate, rewarding your care with dense, frosty, and powerful flowers. Let’s break down its entire journey.
Germination: The First Step to Flavor Town
Every great plant starts with a single healthy seed. The paper towel method is my trusted technique.
- Soak: Give your seeds a 12 to 24-hour soak in a glass of room-temperature water.
- 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 3 to 7 days, 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: Reaching for the Sky
During the veg stage, your Chocolope x Candy will show off its Sativa heritage by stretching towards the light. It’s focused on building a tall, strong frame.
- 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.
- Nutrient Needs: Your plant needs a balanced “grow” fertilizer with plenty of Nitrogen (N) during this phase to fuel all that leafy development.
- Train to Tame: This plant can get tall! Training techniques like Topping or setting up a SCROG (Screen of Green) net are highly recommended, especially for indoor grows. This will manage its height and encourage a wider, bushier plant with many more bud sites.
The Flowering Stage: An Aromatic Explosion
This is where the magic really happens. 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 Chocolope x Candy is typically 8-10 weeks. During this phase, the plant will stretch a bit more, then focus its energy on developing dense, resinous buds. The aroma will be a beautiful and complex mix of sweet chocolate, coffee, and sugary candy notes.
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 sativa colas can be 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 Environment
This sativa-dominant hybrid is adaptable, but you need to plan for its size.
Growing Indoors This is where you can create the perfect, controlled environment to produce connoisseur-quality buds.
- Height: This plant gets TALL. Expect a final height between 3.3 to 5 feet (100-150 cm). You will definitely want to use training techniques to keep it from outgrowing your tent. Vertical space is a major consideration.
- Climate Control: This strain is sensitive to big swings in temperature and humidity. Keeping your grow room stable is key to a happy plant and a high-quality harvest.
Growing Outdoors If you have the right climate, you can cultivate a beautiful outdoor Chocolope x Candy.
- Height Potential: Unrestrained outdoors, this plant can stretch up to 6.5 to 8 feet (200-250 cm) or more!
Best U.S. Cities and Climates: This strain loves a warm, sunny, Mediterranean-like climate with a long growing season.
- California (San Diego): The consistent warmth and sun provide an ideal setting for this plant to thrive.
- Oregon (Portland): The temperate climate and long summer days are fantastic for this strain.
- North Carolina (Asheville): The long, warm growing season is great, but be vigilant about humidity.
- Colorado (Denver): The intense sun is great for resin production, but you’ll need a solid watering plan to keep this thirsty plant happy.
Pro-Level Playbook: Cloning and Powerful Extractions
Cloning: Preserve That Perfect Profile
Find a specific Chocolope x Candy plant with that perfect effect? 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 new plant that is a perfect genetic copy of your prized mother!
What to Do With Your Trim? Make a Flavorful Treat!
A sustainable grower uses the whole plant! The frosty trim from your Chocolope x Candy is a goldmine of flavor.
This is THE perfect strain for making your own delicious edibles. Imagine chocolate-candy-infused cookies or brownies! Infusing your trim into butter or coconut oil is a simple and effective way to use your trim. You can also make top-tier extracts like live resin to capture that fresh, fruity, and chocolatey terpene profile in its purest 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 hit the sweet spot for a potent, balanced high.
- 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 45-55%. This usually takes 7-10 days.
- The Cure: This is the final step for a smooth and flavorful final product. 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 2 to 4 weeks will bring out that complex chocolate and candy flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the effects of Chocolope x Candy really like?
It’s a classic sativa-dominant high! It starts with a happy, euphoric, and uplifting cerebral rush that’s great for creativity and socializing. This is followed by a gentle, relaxing body high that melts away stress without being a total knockout. It’s the perfect daytime strain.
Is this a good strain for beginners?
Honestly, it’s more of an intermediate-level strain. Its Sativa genetics mean it grows tall and requires training, which can be challenging for a first-time grower. But if you’re an ambitious beginner ready to learn, it will innovate your skills!
Does it actually smell like chocolate and candy?
It really does! It has a very distinct, sweet aroma that combines the rich, dark notes of chocolate and coffee from the Chocolope with the sugary, fruity notes of the Candy. It’s a true connoisseur’s delight in our community.
How can I best control the strong smell?
If you’re growing indoors, a high-quality carbon filter attached to your exhaust fan is your best and only option. Don’t skimp on this! It will scrub the air coming out of your tent or room, neutralizing the smell before it can escape.
How big will my yield be?
Because it’s a sativa-dominant plant that can get quite large, the yield potential is impressive! With some simple training and good care, you can expect a very bountiful harvest of top-quality, resinous buds.
