Mazar by Dutch Passion
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Any true old-school head knows about Mazar. Coming straight out of the 1990s from the legendary crew at Dutch Passion, this indica-dominant beast is a foundational building block of modern cannabis. They took a pure Afghani landrace from the Mazar-i-Sharif region and crossed it with Skunk #1 to beef up the yield and stabilize the structure. What they ended up with was a reliable, bulletproof classic that still outshines a lot of the hyped-up exotic cuts you see today. If you want old-school narcotic potency, this is your huckleberry.
Growing Mazar is honestly a breeze, making it a staple recommendation for first-timers and commercial heads alike. She grows into a stout, classic Christmas-tree shape and stacks rock-hard, resin-caked buds from top to bottom. She finishes up fast in about 9 to 10 weeks of flower and absolutely thrives in both soil and hydro setups. Forum veterans will tell you there can be a little phenotypic variation when popping seeds, so it pays to hunt for that perfect mother plant. Once you find her, she’ll dump heavy yields, especially if you scrog her out under high-intensity lights.
The terpene profile is pure nostalgia. Expect a room-filling aroma of musky earth, sharp pine, and that unmistakable spicy Afghani hash funk with a little citrus bite on the backend. The high hits like a freight train—a deeply physical, heavy-lidded stone that wipes out muscle tension and locks you firmly to the couch. It’s the ultimate nighttime smoke for when you just need to turn your brain off and sink into the cushions.
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| Breeder | Dutch Passion |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| THC | 19.5% |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Afghan-Skunk |
| Descendants | Goldenmoon, Heavyweight Seeds - Goldmine, Thunder Bloody Mary, Purple Mazar Auto, Auto Mazar, Skywalker, Extreme Impact Auto, Gokunk, Blue Mazar, Mazar Blue Calp, Mossy's Jem, Mazar, Purple Mazar, Auto Mazar, ZEI, Auto Heaven, Chocolate Kush, Mazar Auto, Mister Mazaro Auto, L.S.D., AutoMazar, AutoMazar, Piensa en Mazar Auto, SkyWalker, Mazar Extra, Marzo, Margoot, Bulk Seed Bank - Mazar, Auto Mazar, Sweet Rebel Auto, Afghan Hammer, Spiritual Punk, Chocolate Skunk |
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Growing Mazar: 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 Afghan-Skunk 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.
Mazar FAQ
How long does Mazar take to flower?
Mazar typically flowers in around 60 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Mazar an indica or a sativa?
Mazar is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Mazar?
Mazar was bred from Afghan-Skunk by Dutch Passion.
How strong is Mazar?
Reported THC for Mazar is 19.5%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.
What environment does Mazar 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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