How to Grow Somango
Somango is the original, Cannabis Cup-winning 75% indica-dominant feminized strain that crosses Super Skunk with Jack Herer. It is famous for a sweet, fruity mango and incense aroma, a focused, happy and relaxing effect, and a THC level of 16 to 21%, which places the Somango strain in the medium range. This guide walks through the whole grow, from germinating the seeds to the final cure.
It stays compact at around 3.94 ft, finishes flowering in 9 to 10 weeks, and gives a solid medium yield. Its easy, forgiving nature and award-winning flavor make it a classic pick for growers of any level.
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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 Auto
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THC | 12% - 14% (Low) |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 75% Indica / 25% Sativa |
Somango 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 feminized strain, taken from the strain’s grow data.
| Seed type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
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| Genetics | Super Skunk x Jack Herer |
| Phenotype | 75% Indica / 25% Sativa |
| THC | 16–21% (medium) |
| Award | Cannabis Cup winner 2013 |
| Flowering time | 9–10 weeks |
| Outdoor harvest | October |
| Height | up to 3.94 ft (1.2 m) |
| Yield indoor | 1.15–1.47 oz/ft² |
| Yield outdoor | 19.4–21.16 oz/plant |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flavors | Fruity, Incense, Mango |
| Effects | Focused, Happy, Relaxed |
| Difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
These are feminized seeds, so every plant flowers female and you skip culling males. Its 75% indica makeup places it firmly with the indica seeds, its Jack Herer parent connects it to the Jack Herer strains, and its 2013 title earns it a spot among the Cannabis Cup winners.
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How to Germinate Somango Seeds
A healthy harvest starts at germination. The paper towel method is hard to beat: fold the Somango 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. Gentle conditions now set up the sturdy, bushy growth this indica is known for.
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 Somango in the Vegetative Stage
Somango likes a temperate climate and, as a 75% indica, it grows into a sturdy, bushy plant that stays compact at around 1.2 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 manageable size is part of why it works so 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 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 9 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 deepen the color of the buds.
Flowering and Buds of Somango
Indoors, flip Somango to a 12/12 light cycle to trigger flowering, which runs 9 to 10 weeks. Outdoors it ripens through October. As a 75% indica it has a short stretch after the flip, then settles into dense, chunky, resinous colas.
Through bloom, drop humidity to 40 to 45% and keep air moving so the tight flowers do not trap moisture. The buds build the signature sweet, fruity mango and incense aroma and frost up well as they ripen, living up to the Somango name.
At 16 to 21% THC it sits comfortably in the medium range, satisfyingly potent while staying balanced and approachable, with that relaxed, happy indica character.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Somango is beginner-friendly, but its dense indica structure points to a few things worth watching.
- Bud density and mold: its tight, resinous 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.
- Feed to its size: it is a compact, medium-yield plant, so steady, moderate feeding beats overdoing the nutrients.
Expert tip: this is an award-winning strain built on flavor, so do not rush the finish. Letting night temperatures dip toward 59 to 64°F in the final two weeks can deepen color and resin, and a slow, careful cure is what pulls the sweet mango and incense notes fully forward.
Aroma, Flavor and Effects
The nose is unmistakable Somango: sweet, ripe mango and tropical fruit with a distinctive incense-like depth and a soft skunky base from its Super Skunk side. It is rich and exotic rather than simply sweet, a big part of why it won its Cannabis Cup, and it grows richer as the buds cure.
The flavor follows, sweet tropical mango with that incense edge. On the effect side it is focused, happy and relaxing, a mellow, mood-lifting indica experience that stays clear enough for the day. At 16 to 21% THC it is satisfyingly potent but balanced and approachable.
Dominant terpenes
Somango carries a broad terpene profile, led by Myrcene, Caryophyllene and Pinene, with notable Humulene, Eucalyptol and Phellandrene. Myrcene brings the sweet, fruity-earthy base; Caryophyllene adds a peppery spice; Pinene a fresh pine lift; while Humulene, Eucalyptol and Phellandrene round it out with earthy, cooling and minty-citrus tones, alongside Borneol, Phytol, Valencene and more.
Nutrient Schedule
Treat the figures below as a starting map, not a rulebook. Somango 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 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 mango and incense 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
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 9 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 mango and incense 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 mango flavor really comes forward, and it is the step most first-time growers rush.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Somango easy to grow for beginners?
Yes, Somango is beginner-friendly. It is a sturdy, compact 75% indica that handles mistakes well, stays around 1.2 m, and finishes in 9 to 10 weeks. Give the dense buds good airflow and keep humidity down late in flower, and even a first-time grower can bring in a sweet, award-winning harvest.
How long does Somango take to flower?
Somango flowers in 9 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 75% indica it has a short stretch after the flip, so it stays compact and fills out into dense, resinous colas fairly quickly.
How tall does Somango grow?
Somango is a compact, bushy plant that reaches up to about 3.94 ft, or 1.2 m. Its manageable size makes it easy to fit into a tent or a modest outdoor space. A single top and some light low-stress training are all it needs to spread the canopy and improve airflow to the lower buds.
How much does Somango yield?
Somango gives a solid medium yield. Indoors it produces around 1.15 to 1.47 oz/ft² under good light, and outdoors a healthy plant can reach roughly 19.4 to 21.16 oz. Feeding it steadily through the stretch and keeping airflow strong helps it reach the top of that range.
What does Somango taste and smell like?
Somango leads with sweet, ripe mango and tropical fruit over a distinctive incense-like depth and a soft skunky base, from its Super Skunk and Jack Herer roots. It is rich and exotic, a big reason it won a Cannabis Cup. Both the smell and taste deepen noticeably as the buds cure slowly in the jar.
Why is Somango a Cannabis Cup winner?
Somango took a Cannabis Cup in 2013 thanks to its standout sweet mango and incense flavor, its frosty, resinous buds, and its easy, reliable grow. That mix of exotic taste and dependable performance is exactly what made it a classic, and it still rewards growers with a flavorful, forgiving harvest today.
