How to Grow Moby Regular
Moby Regular is a 70% sativa-dominant regular strain built on a White Widow x Haze Sativa cross, the classic Moby Dick line in regular seed form. It carries a THC level of 21 to 25%, placing it in the medium to high range, and delivers a creative, euphoric and giggly effect over a citrus, pine, vanilla and woody flavor. This guide takes you through the whole grow, from germinating the seeds to the final cure.
As regular seeds it produces both male and female plants, which makes it a favorite for breeders and anyone preserving this classic line. It reaches around 4.92 ft, flowers in 8 to 10 weeks, and gives a high yield both indoors and out.
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Moby Regular
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THC | 21% - 25% (High) |
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Type | Regular |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 30% Indica / 70% Sativa |
Moby Dick
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THC | 24% - 27% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 40% Indica / 60% Sativa |
Moby Regular at a Glance
Before you plant anything, it helps to see the full picture in one place. Here is the quick profile for this sativa-dominant regular strain, taken straight from the strain’s grow data.
| Seed type | Regular (photoperiod) |
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| Genetics | White Widow x Haze Sativa |
| Phenotype | 30% Indica / 70% Sativa |
| THC | 21–25% (medium to high) |
| Flowering time | 8–10 weeks |
| Outdoor harvest | October |
| Height | up to 4.92 ft (1.5 m) |
| Yield indoor | 1.31–1.97 oz/ft² |
| Yield outdoor | 15.87–17.64 oz/plant |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flavors | Citrus, Pine, Vanilla, Woody |
| Effects | Creative, Euphoric, Giggly |
These are regular seeds, so you get a natural mix of males and females, ideal for breeding and seed-making. Its 70% sativa lean places it among the sativa seeds, and its heavy returns both indoors and out earn it a spot with the high-yielding seeds. If you are still deciding, the find your strain tool can help you compare it with the rest of the catalog.
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How to Germinate Moby Regular Seeds
A strong harvest starts at germination. The paper towel method is hard to beat: fold the Moby Regular seeds inside two damp sheets, slide them between two plates, and keep them somewhere dark at 70 to 79°F. A taproot usually appears in two to five days.
Once the taproot is a few millimeters long, move each seed root-down about 1 cm deep into a small pot of light, airy medium. Keep it lightly moist rather than soaked, hold humidity around 65 to 70%, and give soft light while the first true leaves open. Since these are regular seeds, germinate a few extra so you still have plenty of females after you identify the sex.
Starter tips
- Use plain, lightly pH-balanced water (pH 5.5 to 6.5) for the first week.
- Keep seedlings warm and humid, but never waterlogged.
- Hold off on nutrients until the second set of serrated leaves appears.
Growing Moby Regular in the Vegetative Stage
Moby Regular likes a temperate climate and, as a 70% sativa, it grows into a tall, well-branched plant that reaches around 1.5 m. Keep it on 18 hours of light a day, aim for day temperatures of 68 to 79°F, and hold humidity around 50 to 60%. Its sativa frame grows vigorously, so give it space early.
This is the stage to shape the plant. Topping early and using low-stress training to spread the branches keeps the canopy even and lifts that high yield. Because it is a regular strain, keep an eye on your plants as they mature so you can identify the sex early.
Its vigorous build and October finish make it a strong outdoor plant in the right climate:
- Southern California and the Southwest: the long, warm season suits its sativa stretch and 8 to 10 week bloom, ripening cleanly through October.
- Mediterranean-style climates: warm days and a long season suit its Haze-leaning genetics.
- Breeding outdoors: if you are making seeds, isolate a chosen male early so you control the pollination.
Identifying the Sex of Your Plants
Because Moby Regular is a regular strain, roughly half your plants will be male and half female, so identifying the sex is a key step. Pre-flowers appear at the nodes a week or two after you flip to 12/12: females show a small teardrop calyx with a pair of white hairs, while males form round, ball-shaped pollen sacs.
If your goal is buds, remove the males as soon as you are sure, before the sacs open and release pollen. If you are breeding, this is the moment to select and isolate the best male to preserve this classic White Widow x Haze line. Taking your time here protects both your harvest and your future seed stock.
Flowering and Buds of Moby Regular
Indoors, flip Moby Regular to a 12/12 light cycle to trigger flowering, which runs 8 to 10 weeks. Outdoors it ripens through October. As a sativa-dominant plant it stretches hard after the flip, then forms long, resinous, chunky colas.
Through bloom, drop humidity to 40 to 45% and keep air moving so the long flowers do not trap moisture. The buds build a citrus and pine aroma with a woody, subtly vanilla depth, a complex profile from its White Widow and Haze parents.
At 21 to 25% THC it sits in the medium to high range, so the effect is noticeably potent and clear, a creative, euphoric and giggly lift true to its sativa lean.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Moby Regular grows readily, but its sativa height, potency and regular genetics point to a few things worth watching.
- Manage the males: as a regular strain, check pre-flowers early and remove or isolate males before they shed pollen.
- Mind the stretch: its sativa lean adds height after the flip, so train early and leave headroom indoors.
- Respect the potency: at up to 25% THC it is strong, so cure it well and go easy, especially for newer users.
Expert tip: as a potent regular strain, this is a great candidate for making your own seeds. Select a vigorous male, train your females early for an even canopy, keep airflow strong around the long colas, and cure slowly to bring out the citrus-pine, vanilla depth.
Aroma, Flavor and Effects
The nose is bright and complex: a citrus and fresh pine aroma over a woody base with a subtle vanilla sweetness, a layered profile from its White Widow and Haze roots. It is clean and lively rather than heavy, and it sharpens as the buds cure.
The flavor follows the nose: citrus and pine with a woody, subtly vanilla finish. On the effect side it is creative, euphoric and giggly, a bright, uplifting headspace true to its sativa lean. Because THC runs a strong 21 to 25%, it has real presence, so a measured hand is wise.
Dominant terpenes
Moby Regular carries a compact, focused terpene profile built on five terpenes. Pinene leads with the fresh pine lift that defines its nose, Caryophyllene adds a spicy, peppery depth and Humulene a woody note, Terpineol brings a smooth, lilac-like roundness, and Terpinene contributes a fresh, herbal edge. Together they shape its clean, citrus-and-pine character.
Nutrient Schedule
Treat the figures below as a starting map, not a rulebook. Moby Regular is a vigorous, high-yielding feeder, so read the plant first: tip burn means back off, while pale, slow growth means it wants a little more. All values use EC.
| Stage | EC |
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| Seedling | 0.4–0.6 |
| Growth | 0.8–1.2 |
| Early flower | 1.2–1.4 |
| Full flower | 1.4–1.6 |
| Flush | 0.0–0.4 |
Keep the pH around 6.0 to 6.5 in soil and 5.5 to 6.0 in hydro so the roots can actually take up what you feed.
What to Do With Your Trim: Extracts and Hash
Moby Regular builds a good coat of resin from its White Widow side, so its fragrant trim is worth keeping. The sugar leaves you take off while manicuring carry trichomes and suit Ice Water Hash, where cold water and agitation separate the resin heads into a clean, solventless concentrate. Pressing that hash into rosin keeps the citrus-pine flavor intact, or you can run a solvent extraction if that is your setup. The bare stems will not extract, but chopped and composted they feed organic matter back into the soil for your next grow.
Harvesting, Drying and Curing Moby Regular
Timing the harvest comes down to the trichomes. Grab a loupe and watch the heads turn from clear to milky white; a scattering of amber signals peak ripeness. Indoors this lands 8 to 10 weeks after the flip, and outdoors the plants are ready through October.
After the cut, hang the branches in a dark room at 59 to 68°F with humidity near 50% and gentle air movement. Slow beats fast: drying over 10 to 14 days protects the citrus, pine and woody aromas that define this strain. When the small stems snap instead of bending, move the buds into jars.
Cure in sealed glass, opening the jars daily for the first week to let moisture escape, then easing off as the aroma deepens. Two to four weeks of patience here is where the citrus-pine character and subtle vanilla really come forward, and it is the step most first-time growers rush.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Moby Regular over feminized seeds?
Regular seeds give you both male and female plants, which is exactly what you want for breeding and making your own seeds of this classic White Widow x Haze line. Many growers also feel regular plants show the truest expression of the genetics. If you only want buds and no males, a feminized version is simpler.
How long does Moby Regular take to flower?
Moby Regular flowers in 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light cycle indoors. Grown outdoors, it is ready through October. As a sativa-dominant plant it stretches hard after the flip, then forms long, resinous, chunky colas over the back half of bloom.
How strong is Moby Regular?
Moby Regular is a potent strain, with a THC level of 21 to 25%, which places it in the medium to high range. The effect is creative, euphoric and giggly, a bright, uplifting headspace true to its 70% sativa side. Its real strength means a measured hand is wise, especially for newer users.
How much does Moby Regular yield?
Moby Regular is a high-yielding strain. Indoors it gives around 1.31 to 1.97 oz/ft², and outdoors it reaches 15.87 to 17.64 oz per plant in good conditions. Training the tall sativa canopy, plus strong light, is what pushes it toward the top of that range.
What does Moby Regular taste and smell like?
Moby Regular leads with a bright citrus and fresh pine aroma over a woody base with a subtle vanilla sweetness, a complex profile from its White Widow and Haze roots. It is clean and lively rather than heavy. Both the aroma and flavor sharpen as the buds cure slowly in the jar.
Is Moby Regular an indica or a sativa?
Moby Regular is sativa-dominant, at 70% sativa and 30% indica. That lean gives it a tall, well-branched structure and a bright, creative, euphoric headspace. The 30% indica side adds just enough body and structure to round out the racy sativa energy.
