Bushmans by Nectar Seeds
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When you talk about true South African landraces, Bushmans is always part of the conversation. Originally pulled from the Ciskei highlands, this pure Sativa was kept alive by older collectives like Herbaria, and later preserved by ApeOrigin and Nectar Seeds. It's totally untouched by the modern commercial hype machine. You aren't getting some watered-down poly-hybrid here; you’re getting raw, unadulterated highland genetics that were selected for generations by local farmers before they ever saw an indoor grow tent.
In the garden, she acts like a proper Sativa but finishes remarkably fast. You get those classic thin, narrow leaves and a lanky structure, but she usually wraps up flowering in just 8 to 9 weeks indoors. If you put her under the sun, expect to chop by mid-to-late September. She’s famously easy to run, taking nutrients without burning up and fighting off mold easily. A lot of old heads run her strictly from regular seeds, hunting down that perfect fast-flowering mother.
The smoke is where Bushmans really separates itself from today’s market. Instead of candy or gas, you get this wild, sharp aroma of vanilla liqueur mixed with sweet liquorice and a squeeze of lime. It coats the mouth on the exhale and smells unlike anything else in the jar. The high is electric. It’s a soaring, crystal-clear head rush that gets your heart pumping without the paranoia, sitting right around 15% to 18% THC. Perfect daytime smoke for getting things done.
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Similar strains
| Breeder | Nectar Seeds |
|---|---|
| Type | sativa |
| Flowering time | ±48 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Bushmans |
| Descendants | Bushmans x Jaggen x Haze Special, Bushmans, Bushmans, Ballerblume 6, Mystic Sunlight, Bushmans x Haze, BushmansKush, DurBush, Austrian Sunpower, Bushmans |
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Growing Bushmans: what to expect
As a sativa-leaning plant, plan for a big stretch after the flip (often 100–200%) — flip earlier than feels natural and keep training options ready. Sativa-leaning plants also generally prefer a lighter feed than heavy indicas. Growers familiar with Bushmans will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Bushmans FAQ
How long does Bushmans take to flower?
Bushmans typically flowers in around 48 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Bushmans an indica or a sativa?
Bushmans is listed as sativa.
What are the parents of Bushmans?
Bushmans was bred from Bushmans by Nectar Seeds.
What environment does Bushmans like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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