How to Grow Power Plant
Power Plant is a compact, very high-yielding, mostly sativa strain with a Spannabis award behind it, descended from African landrace genetics. This 60% sativa pairs a clean, earthy, sweet flavor with a medium 13-21% THC and a creative, energetic and uplifted effect, finishing in 8 to 10 weeks. It is forgiving, productive and a reliable choice for a first grow.
This is a feminized photoperiod strain that stays unusually short for a sativa, reaching only around 1.2 m, which makes it easy to fit into a tent. That compact size combined with its heavy yield is exactly what has made Power Plant a long-standing commercial favourite and an award winner.
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Power Plant
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THC | 13% - 21% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 40% Indica / 60% Sativa |
Powerplant Fast Version
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THC | 13% - 18% (Medium) |
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Type | Fast Flowering |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 40% Indica / 60% Sativa |
Vigorous, dependable and generous, Power Plant is a rewarding way to grow a classic African sativa. You can see the full genetics and buy Power Plant seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our sativa seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | Medium (13-21%) |
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| Lineage | African landrace |
| Type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
| Awards | Spannabis 2012 winner |
| Genetics | 60% Sativa / 40% Indica |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 3.94 ft / 1.2 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.8-1.97 oz/ft² (550-600 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 21.16-28.22 oz/plant (600-800 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Earthy, Sweet |
| Effects | Creative, Energetic, Uplifted |
Promos & Deals
An Award-Winning Strain
Power Plant has real pedigree: it took a Spannabis award in 2012, one of Europe’s most respected cannabis events. That recognition is part of why the strain has stayed a go-to for growers, and for you it is a useful signal that you are working with a proven, well-regarded genetic line rather than an untested novelty.
You can find it alongside our other decorated strains in the award-winning cannabis seeds collection. A strain with an award behind it tends to point to consistent results and a flavor profile that has already satisfied expert judges, which is reassuring when you commit a full cycle to it.
Growing a Compact Sativa
Although it is 60% sativa, Power Plant stays short and manageable at around 1.2 m, which is unusual and very welcome for a sativa, since it fits tents easily. It is a feminized photoperiod strain, which means two things: every seed grows into a flowering female, so there is no need to sex the plants, and the plant flowers on light rather than age. Indoors you keep it under long days of around 18 hours while it grows, then switch to a 12/12 light cycle to trigger flowering.
Its compact, sturdy structure still responds well to training. A little low-stress training or light topping early on opens the canopy and helps light reach the lower bud sites, which is well worth doing because this plant yields very heavily for its size. Keep airflow moving through the canopy to protect the dense, resinous buds as they mature.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Power Plant does well in a warm, temperate climate with good sun and steady airflow, and its African landrace roots make it a resilient, adaptable plant. Its quick 8 to 10 week flowering means it finishes around October outdoors, before the wetter, colder weather of late autumn sets in, which helps in regions with a shorter or less predictable season.
Yield is its standout trait in both settings. Indoors it is exceptional at 550-600 g/m² in a well-managed tent, while outdoors it can reach a heavy 600-800 g per plant with room and sun. As a compact sativa at just 1.2 m, those numbers are remarkable for the space it takes, which is a big part of why it is so popular with commercial growers.
Whichever way you grow it, keep humidity under control through flowering to protect the dense buds: around 55-60% early on, nearer 40-45% in mid-bloom and lower still toward harvest. Heavy, resinous colas can trap moisture, so steady airflow and sensible humidity are the keys to a clean finish. Aim for daytime temperatures around 68-80°F (20-27°C).
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
A heavy-yielding plant like Power Plant feeds steadily through flowering, but it still pays to build nutrients up gradually and read the leaves rather than overfeed. Taper right off for the final flush so the clean, earthy-sweet flavor comes through clearly and the smoke finishes smooth. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust them to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Light feed while the roots establish |
| Vegetative growth | 0.8-1.2 | Raise nitrogen as the plant builds structure |
| Early flower | 1.2-1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4-1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the heavy colas swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Power Plant flowers in 8 to 10 weeks, a reasonable window for a sativa-leaning hybrid of its size. It stays compact and fills in dense, resin-coated colas rather than stretching much, so it keeps a tidy shape while loading up with heavy flower. Outdoors the harvest window lands around October in the northern hemisphere.
Yield is the headline. Indoors it is exceptional at 550-600 g/m² under good light, and outdoors it reaches a heavy 600-800 g per plant with room and sun. Good canopy work really pays off here, so keep the lower growth tidy, train for an even spread, support the heavier branches, and harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest expression.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry is especially important on a big harvest like this one, since it stops the denser inner buds staying damp while the outside dries out, protecting both the aroma and the trichomes.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure is what rounds out the clean, earthy-sweet character and smooths out the smoke, and with a yield this size it is well worth the patience to get the whole crop tasting its best.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Power Plant is a resinous, trichome-heavy plant, so its trim works well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. On a harvest this big that adds up to a meaningful bonus run of clean, earthy-sweet concentrate from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Power Plant has a clean, straightforward profile: an earthy, woody character with a smooth sweet undertone, in keeping with its African landrace roots. It is an honest, no-nonsense flavor rather than a fruity or gassy one, and a good cure rounds out that earthy-sweet character in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile is compact. Alpha-pinene leads with a fresh, earthy-pine note that defines the aroma, while linalool adds a soft, floral sweetness that fills out the smoother side. Valencene rounds things out with a subtle, fresh sweetness on top. Together they shape the clean, earthy-and-sweet character Power Plant is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its medium 13-21% THC and 60% sativa make-up, Power Plant delivers a bright, lively experience. It is reported as creative, energetic and uplifted: a clear-headed, active lift that leans more stimulating than relaxing, fitting its sativa side. The medium THC keeps it approachable and easy to enjoy rather than overwhelming.
That energetic, clear profile makes it a daytime strain, well suited to creative work, staying productive or social activities. The combination of an award-winning pedigree, an exceptional yield from a compact plant and a clean, dependable flavor is exactly why Power Plant has stayed such a reliable workhorse.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
The nice surprise with Power Plant is how little trouble its height gives you, since at 1.2 m it is short for a sativa. The main opportunity is its yield, so the pro move is to maximise it: top it early and use low-stress training or a screen to build a wide, even canopy, which turns its natural productivity into a very big harvest for its size.
Watch the humidity through flowering, since the dense, heavy colas can trap moisture in a damp finish. Keep the air moving, bring humidity down as the buds mature, and support the heavier branches so they do not bend under the weight. Feed it steadily but read the plant rather than pushing nutrients.
As a pro tip, lean into what this strain does best: give it good light, a well-sized pot and a little canopy training, and it rewards you with a heavy, reliable harvest from a small footprint. Run a clean plain-water flush at the end, then follow the trichomes rather than the calendar and cure for three to four weeks for the cleanest, fullest flavor.
FAQ
Has Power Plant won any awards?
Yes. Power Plant took a Spannabis award in 2012, one of Europe’s most respected cannabis events. That pedigree is part of its lasting appeal, and for a grower it is a good sign of a stable, well-regarded genetic line that delivers consistent, quality results, which fits its reputation as a dependable, heavy-yielding sativa.
How tall does Power Plant grow?
It stays short for a sativa, reaching only around 1.2 m. That compact height is unusual and very welcome in a mostly sativa strain, since it fits tents and discreet spots easily while still yielding heavily. A little low-stress training opens the canopy and helps light reach the lower buds.
How long does Power Plant take to flower?
Power Plant flowers in about 8 to 10 weeks. Grown outdoors in the northern hemisphere it is usually ready to harvest around October. Give it a settled, dry finish to the season and harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy for the best balance of its clean, earthy aroma and effect.
How much THC does Power Plant have?
It is a medium-THC strain, testing at around 13-21%. That gives it a bright, approachable, head-forward effect rather than an overwhelming one. Combined with its 60% sativa genetics, the result is a creative, energetic and uplifted experience that leans active and suits daytime use.
What does Power Plant taste like?
It has a clean, earthy flavor with a smooth, sweet undertone, in keeping with its African landrace roots, rather than a fruity or gassy one. Alpha-pinene drives the earthy-pine note, linalool adds a soft floral sweetness and valencene a subtle fresh sweetness. A good cure rounds out the earthy-sweet character.
How much does Power Plant yield?
It is an exceptional producer. Indoors it reaches 550-600 g/m² under good light, and outdoors a heavy 600-800 g per plant with room and sun. What makes that remarkable is its compact 1.2 m height, so it packs a big harvest into a small footprint. Train lightly for an even canopy to get the most.
