Lilly by Delicatessen
Whenever somebody asks for a sativa that actually finishes on time without sacrificing that classic soaring high, I immediately point them to Lilly from Delicatessen Seeds. The guys in Spain knew exactly what they were doing when they worked this line. It’s a beautifully stabilized cross of an old Congo landrace and the legendary Queen Mother. Around the European forums, growers just call her the "Piña Colada" cut, and the moment you pop a jar, you know exactly why. It practically smacks you in the face with this intense, sweet tropical funk—like straight pineapple and coconut milk wrapped in sticky resin.
What blows most people away in the garden is how incredibly fast she runs for a sativa. You're looking at a plant that pumps out massive, chunky colas—we're talking absolute donkey dicks—and finishes in a mind-blowing seven to eight weeks. She grows with that vigorous, vertical stretch you expect from African genetics, but stacks up dense and heavy. Outdoors or in a greenhouse, she turns into an absolute monster, and if you let the temps dip late in flower, you'll see these gorgeous purple streaks bleeding through the sugar leaves.
The smoke itself is pure daytime magic. It’s not one of those racey, heart-pounding sativas that leaves you paranoid. Instead, Lilly hits you with a euphoric, crystal-clear head high that keeps you active, creative, and grinning from ear to ear. It’s the ultimate stash for hiking or getting stuff done around the house. Breeders love her too—she’s the mother behind heavy hitters like Acid Dough—but honestly, running the pure Lilly is an experience every serious grower needs to cross off their bucket list.
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| Breeder | Delicatessen |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Flowering time | ±56 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Jauja × Queen Mother |
| Descendants | Acid Dough, Breeders - Malva Silvestre, Nurse Lilly CBD, Tomahawk, Upstream, Jamon Verde, Breeders - La Diosa Lakshmi, Lilly x White Widow, Pineapple Cream Cookies, Ripper Seeds - Lilly x OG Badazz, Gorilla Pineapple |
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Growing Lilly: 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 Jauja or Queen Mother 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.
Lilly FAQ
How long does Lilly take to flower?
Lilly typically flowers in around 56 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Lilly an indica or a sativa?
Lilly is listed as mostly sativa.
What are the parents of Lilly?
Lilly was bred from Jauja × Queen Mother by Delicatessen.
What environment does Lilly 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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