Winning the 1st prize for the best Indica strain at the H.T Cannabis Cup in 2008, Mt Cook by Kiwiseeds has a prestigious background. Named after New Zealand's highest mountain, this strain aims to reach majestic heights in the cannabis world.
Mt Cook is a chiefly indica blend, birthed from a meticulously selected Afghani/Thai mother with exceptional qualities including short flowering times and a fruity aroma. The mother plant, through selective breeding in New Zealand in 1998, was crossed with a ‘Northern Lights’ X ‘Hashplant’ hybrid to produce Mt Cook. This cross-breeding in Holland resulted in a plant that embodies the best indica traits, with dense, crystal-coated buds, and a potent, heavy smoke.
Though slightly longer in flowering than some indicas, Mt Cook boasts a reasonable flowering time paired with a good yield. It's well-suited for indoor cultivation, displaying deep green leaves, robust stems and branches, and fat, pungent buds.
- Gender: Regular seeds and Feminized seeds
- Type: Indoor, Outdoor and Greenhouse
- Genetics: Indica 80% Sativa 20%
- High: Heavy stoned
- Flowering: 50 - 60 days
- Height: 50 - 100 cm
- Yield: 400 - 500 grams per m2
- Prizes: First prize
- Medical: High THC / High CBD
- Climate: Temperate and Cool
Strain FAQ
What allows Fruity tasting strains to create so many fruit flavours?
The unique combination of terpenes in each strain may be balanced to highlight citrus zest, berries, and tropical fruits. Diversity in genetics provides a wide range of flavour experiences!
How is it seen as stealthier to use 12/12 photoperiod seeds?
Beginning with a 12/12 light schedule from seedling stage is said to be helpful in staying hidden. This method, called "12/12 from seed," reduces the vegetative phase, creating compact plants.
Do strains listed as suitable for outdoor growth have resistance to pests and diseases?
Being out in the wild, outdoor cannabis strains face a barrage of environmental stressors, from bugs to fluctuating weather. This tough love from Mother Nature prompts them to ramp up their production of terpenes and cannabinoids, which serve as their shield against these threats. It's a fascinating survival strategy that not only makes the plants hardier but is also said to improve the aroma and flavor of the buds!