Mikado by Hazeman Seeds
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We're talking about the old Federation Seed Company cut from back in '93. It's legendary because of how fast it runs, pumping out heavy yields of top-shelf smoke. Hazeman took up the torch to preserve it, ensuring these old-school genetics didn't disappear forever. You can spot it in the veg room by its long, jagged single-leaf pattern, and there's a good chunk of guys on the forums who swear there's a heavy Burmese background to it, though the true lineage is still heavily debated.
SOG growers absolutely love this cut because it finishes in 6 to 8 weeks, with some guys chopping as early as day 45 of flower. It stacks dense, frosty nugs and stays bushy with tight nodes, making it perfect for low-ceiling tents. Towards the end of flower, you get these crazy pink hairs and dark purple hues creeping into the calyxes. Hop on Rollitup and you'll always find old heads swapping tips on how to hunt down that specific raspberry jam or grapefruit phenotype.
The smoke is heavy but doesn't instantly knock you out. It's got a wild, spicy raspberry nose that translates straight to the palate on the exhale. The stone brings a heavy, body-led relaxation with a playful, giggly edge before it eventually melts you into the couch. Just watch your back when sourcing beans, because there are plenty of copycat seed slingers out there trying to pass off fake Hazeman packs.
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| Breeder | Hazeman Seeds |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±56 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Mikado |
| Descendants | Dragon Dojo, Mikado x BC Kush, Mikado x Celestial Temple Sativa, Crown Royal, Big Mac, Romulan x Mikado, Mikado, Rocky Mountain High |
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Growing Mikado: 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 Mikado 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.
Mikado FAQ
How long does Mikado take to flower?
Mikado 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 Mikado an indica or a sativa?
Mikado is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Mikado?
Mikado was bred from Mikado by Hazeman Seeds.
What environment does Mikado 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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