Dutch Treat by East Island
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Dutch Treat is one of those old-school, legacy strains shrouded in mystery and heavy debate on the grower forums. While its exact genetic lineage has been lost to time, the cut that really cemented its legend in the Pacific Northwest and Canadian scene came through East Island Seeds and Jordan of the Islands. Some old-timers swear it’s a cross involving Northern Lights or California Orange, but nobody knows for sure. What we do know is that East Island Seeds took this chunky, indica-dominant beast and made it a staple for outdoor guerilla growers across British Columbia back in the day.
From a cultivation standpoint, Dutch Treat is an absolute tank. It earned its reputation because it finishes incredibly fast—often in just 6 to 8 weeks of flower—making it perfect for beating the harsh autumn weather up north. The plant stays relatively short and bushy, pumping out these incredibly dense, rock-hard colas that look like they've been rolled in confectioner's sugar. You can throw it in a greenhouse or run it outdoors in less-than-ideal conditions, and it just powers through, delivering heavy yields of resin-soaked buds without much fuss.
Smoking it takes you right back to the late 90s. The terpene profile is totally unique—it hits you with this sharp, sweet pine and eucalyptus aroma, backed up by a deep, earthy fruitiness that you just don't find in today’s dessert strains. The high hits fast and heavy, dropping a warm, narcotic blanket over your entire body while keeping your head surprisingly buzzy and euphoric. It's that classic, heavy-hitting Canadian chronic that reminds everyone why these old-school genetics need to be kept alive.
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| Breeder | East Island |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±49 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Dutch Treat |
| Descendants | Jordan of the Islands - Blue Treat, RedEyed Genetics - Elite Treat, Jordan of the Islands - God's Treat, Dutchberry, Double Dutch Soda, Dutch Treat x Northern Lights, East Island Seeds - Purple Skunk x Dutch Treat, East Island Seeds - Dutch Treat x Hashplant, Socks and Sandals, Pacific NW Roots - Double Dutch Oven, Dutch Treat x (ASD x Blue Fire), The Sour Dutchman, Dutch Treat, Dutch Cookies, The Dutchess, Enlightened Genetics - Champagne Skies |
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Ancestry Pedigree
Jordan of the Islands
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Growing Dutch Treat: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Dutch Treat 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.
Dutch Treat FAQ
How long does Dutch Treat take to flower?
Dutch Treat typically flowers in around 49 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Dutch Treat an indica or a sativa?
Dutch Treat is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Dutch Treat?
Dutch Treat was bred from Dutch Treat by East Island.
What environment does Dutch Treat 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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