How to Grow Somango Regular
Somango Regular is a 90% indica-dominant strain that crosses Super Skunk, Big Skunk Korean and Jack Herer. It is loved for a sweet, fruity and tropical aroma, a happy, relaxed and uplifted effect, and a THC level of 21 to 23%, which keeps the Somango Regular strain in the medium range. This guide walks through the whole grow, from germinating the regular seeds to the final cure, including how to identify and manage male plants.
As a regular strain it produces both male and female plants, which makes it a favorite for breeders and seed savers. It stays a manageable 4.92 ft, finishes flowering in 8 to 10 weeks, and gives a high yield, and it is beginner-friendly once you learn to spot the males.
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Somango Regular
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THC | 21% - 23% (Medium) |
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Type | Regular |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 90% Indica / 10% Sativa |
Somango
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THC | 16% - 21% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 75% Indica / 25% Sativa |
Somango 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 indica-dominant regular strain, taken from the strain’s grow data.
| Seed type | Regular (photoperiod) |
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| Genetics | Super Skunk x Big Skunk Korean x Jack Herer |
| Phenotype | 90% Indica / 10% Sativa |
| THC | 21–23% (medium) |
| Flowering time | 8–10 weeks |
| Outdoor harvest | October |
| Height | up to 4.92 ft (1.5 m) |
| Yield indoor | 1.47–1.97 oz/ft² |
| Yield outdoor | 12.35–15.87 oz/plant |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flavors | Fruity, Sweet, Tropical |
| Effects | Happy, Relaxed, Uplifted |
| Difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
These are regular seeds, so they give both males and females, perfect for breeding. Its 90% indica makeup places it firmly with the indica seeds, while its Super Skunk and Jack Herer roots connect it to both the skunk strains and the Jack Herer strains.
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How to Germinate Somango Regular Seeds
A healthy harvest starts at germination. The paper towel method is hard to beat: fold the Somango 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. With regular seeds, germinate a few extra, since roughly half will turn out male.
Starter tips
- Use plain, lightly pH-balanced water (pH 5.5 to 6.5) for the first week.
- Germinate extra seeds to allow for the males you will remove later.
- Hold off on nutrients until the second set of serrated leaves appears.
Growing Somango Regular in the Vegetative Stage
Somango Regular likes a temperate climate and, as a 90% indica, it grows into a sturdy, bushy plant rather than a tall one. 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%. At around 1.5 m it stays manageable, which is part of why it works well indoors.
This is the stage to shape the plant. Light topping and low-stress training open up the dense indica canopy and improve airflow and light to the lower buds. Keep the plants well spaced, since a bushy indica can crowd itself and trap humidity if you let it.
Its compact frame and October finish make it a solid outdoor plant across much of the US:
- Southern California and the Southwest: the warm, dry season suits its 8 to 10 week bloom and keeps the dense indica colas free of mold.
- Pacific Northwest: its fairly quick finish helps it come down before the wettest autumn weather, though airflow is key for a bushy plant.
- Colorado and mountain states: the manageable height suits shorter seasons, and cool nights late in flower can add color to the buds.
Identifying the Sex of Your Plants
Because Somango Regular gives both males and females, identifying the sex of each plant is the one extra step regular seeds add. For a normal flower harvest you keep the females and remove the males before they release pollen, so watch for the signs as pre-flowers appear at the nodes late in veg or soon after the flip.
Look where the branches meet the main stem. Females show a small teardrop-shaped calyx with one or two fine white hairs (pistils), while males form small round balls, the pollen sacs, with no hairs. Remove the males promptly to protect your buds, unless you are keeping a strong male for breeding, which is exactly what regular seeds are prized for.
Flowering and Buds of Somango Regular
Indoors, flip Somango Regular to a 12/12 light cycle to trigger flowering, which runs 8 to 10 weeks. Outdoors it ripens through October. Once you have removed the males, the females settle into a short stretch and build dense, chunky indica colas.
Through bloom, drop humidity to 40 to 45% and keep air moving so the tight, resinous flowers do not trap moisture. The buds take on a sweet, fruity and tropical aroma and frost up well as they ripen, true to the Somango name.
At 21 to 23% THC it sits in the upper medium range, satisfyingly potent while staying balanced and approachable, with that classic relaxed indica character.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Somango Regular is beginner-friendly, but its regular nature and dense indica structure point to a few things worth watching.
- Remove males on time: check for pollen sacs early and take the males out before they open, or a single missed one can seed your whole crop.
- Bud density and mold: its tight indica colas can trap humidity, so keep a fan moving and humidity below 45% late in flower.
- Canopy airflow: this bushy plant crowds itself, so defoliate lightly and space plants out to keep air flowing to the lower buds.
Expert tip: the regular genetics are the real prize here, so if a male shows strong vigor, sweet aroma and good structure, isolate it and save pollen for breeding. For the females, feed steadily through the stretch, ease off nitrogen in bloom, and let cool nights late in flower bring out color and resin.
Aroma, Flavor and Effects
The nose is sweet and tropical: ripe fruit with a candy-like sweetness and a soft skunky depth from its Super Skunk roots. It is juicy and dessert-like rather than sharp, a clear link to the classic Somango line, and it grows richer as the buds cure.
The flavor follows, sweet tropical fruit with that gentle skunk undertone. On the effect side it is happy, relaxed and uplifted, a mellow, mood-lifting indica experience. At 21 to 23% THC it is satisfyingly potent but balanced, suiting a relaxed evening without being overwhelming.
Dominant terpenes
Somango Regular has an unusual, layered terpene profile, led by Terpinolene, Terpineol and Pinene, with notable Nerolidol, Carene and Eugenol. Terpinolene brings a fruity, tropical lift; Terpineol adds a soft floral note; Pinene a fresh, piney edge; while Nerolidol, Carene and Eugenol round it out with floral, sweet and warm spicy tones, alongside Phellandrene, Gamma-Terpinene, P-Cymene and more.
Nutrient Schedule
Treat the figures below as a starting map, not a rulebook. Somango Regular feeds steadily through the stretch, 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
Somango Regular frosts up well, so its trim is worth keeping. The sugar leaves you take off while manicuring carry plenty of 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 sweet, tropical 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 Somango 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 sweet, fruity and tropical 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 sweet tropical flavor really comes forward, and it is the step most first-time growers rush.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Somango Regular over feminized seeds?
Somango Regular gives both male and female plants, which is exactly what breeders and seed savers want. If you plan to make your own crosses, preserve a classic genetic, or select a strong male, regular seeds are the way to go. For a flower-only harvest, you simply identify and remove the males early.
Is Somango Regular easy to grow for beginners?
Yes, Somango Regular is beginner-friendly. It is a sturdy, compact 90% indica that handles mistakes well and finishes in 8 to 10 weeks. The one extra skill it asks for is spotting and removing male plants early, which is straightforward once you know what pre-flowers look like at the nodes.
How do I tell male from female Somango Regular plants?
Check the nodes where branches meet the stem as pre-flowers form. Female Somango Regular plants show a teardrop calyx with fine white hairs, while males form small round pollen sacs with no hairs. Remove the males before the sacs open, unless you are keeping one for breeding, to protect your flower harvest.
How long does Somango Regular take to flower?
Somango Regular flowers in 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light cycle indoors. Grown outdoors, it is ready to harvest through October. As a 90% indica it has a short stretch after the flip, so it stays compact and fills out into dense, resinous colas fairly quickly.
How much does Somango Regular yield?
Somango Regular is a high-yield strain. Indoors it gives around 1.47 to 1.97 oz/ft² under good light, and outdoors a healthy female can produce roughly 12.35 to 15.87 oz. Removing males early, feeding well through the stretch, and keeping airflow strong helps the females reach the top of that range.
What does Somango Regular taste and smell like?
Somango Regular leads with a sweet, fruity and tropical aroma over a soft skunky depth, true to the classic Somango line and its Super Skunk roots. The flavor follows that juicy, candy-sweet tropical character. Both the smell and taste deepen noticeably as the buds cure slowly in the jar after harvest.
