Mata Hari by Basic Seeds

Mata Hari strain photo
Type mostly indicaCross Red Dawn × Calizahr

Mata Hari lands on the indica-leaning side of the spectrum, Basic Seeds's take on the Red Dawn × Calizahr line. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Mata Hari grows against.

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BreederBasic Seeds
Typemostly indica
EnvironmentOutdoors
LineageRed Dawn × Calizahr

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Growing Mata Hari: 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 Red Dawn or Calizahr 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.

Mata Hari FAQ

Is Mata Hari an indica or a sativa?

Mata Hari is listed as mostly indica.

What are the parents of Mata Hari?

Mata Hari was bred from Red Dawn × Calizahr by Basic Seeds.

What environment does Mata Hari 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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