Tanaka by Nativa Seeds

Tanaka strain photo
Type mostly sativaFlower ±67 daysTHC 17%Cross Simasis × Northern Lights

A sativa-leaning cross of Simasis × Northern Lights, Tanaka — released by Nativa Seeds — shows up in a lot of tents for good reason. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 67 days after the flip to 12/12. Reported THC is 17%. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Tanaka grows against.

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BreederNativa Seeds
Typemostly sativa
Flowering time±67 days
THC17%
EnvironmentOutdoors
LineageSimasis × Northern Lights

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Ancestry Pedigree

Simasis
Nativa Seeds
AMS
Green House Seeds
Swizerland Sativa
Original Strains
Swizerland Indica
Original Strains
Congo Sativa
Original Strains
Northern Lights
Unknown or Legendary
Afghanistan Indica
Original Strains

Growing Tanaka: 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 Simasis or Northern Lights 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.

Tanaka FAQ

How long does Tanaka take to flower?

Tanaka typically flowers in around 67 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.

Is Tanaka an indica or a sativa?

Tanaka is listed as mostly sativa.

What are the parents of Tanaka?

Tanaka was bred from Simasis × Northern Lights by Nativa Seeds.

How strong is Tanaka?

Reported THC for Tanaka is 17%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.

What environment does Tanaka 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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