Genetics: Benin
Latitude: 8°N
Elevation: from 1550 to 2200 m.a.s.l.
Veg: 11-16 weeks max
Flower: 12-14 weeks
Height: from 1.5 to 3 metres
Aromas: mint,mango,spicy,anise,peppermint,eucalyptus,citric,fresh water paint
Flavour: fruity, woody
Yield: medium-high
Characteristics: red/purple stems
Grow type: outdoor, greenhouse, indoor
Benin plants are vigorous sativas with aromas of mint, mango, spicy and peppermint. Magical and unmistakable taste, intense, very fragrant to the palate. Potent and long-lasting effect.
The sativa from Benin have a vegetative stage ranging from 11 to 16 weeks maximum, during this time they are dedicated to grow and create innumerable branches with short intermodal spaces that create beautiful and symmetrical tails of a bright yellow foliage. The leaves are composed of 3, 5, 7 and 9 long leaflets that seem very beautiful spears.
Benin reaches a height that goes from 1.5 to 3 metres. The stems are medium with some reddish and purple with pleasant aromas of eucalyptus and citrus. The flowering stage goes from 12 weeks up to 14 weeks with a high – medium production of abundant and resinous flowers that do not become compact.
All those branches that developed in the vegetative stage grow vigorous and with enough flowers with pointy and swollen calyxes. Aromas of spicy, mint, anise and peppermint. Some plants show a very nice coffee and purple colour, others are almost orange and with very resinous stigmas. The flavour is fruity and woody delivering a potent, psychoactive, lucid, euphoric and motivating effect. These plants have been cultivated from 1550 to 2200 m.a.s.l. showing no problems of any kind.
*** COMMENT FROM A GROWER ***
Unique combination of both visual and organoleptic characteristics. Resinous flowers, with brown stigmas in contrast with their bright orange inside. The stems have red and purple tones that accentuate its beauty.
The aroma profile is impressive, with complex notes including mint, mango, anise, eucalyptus and citrus, creating a fresh, fruity and spicy fragrance, which intensifies when the flower is broken up. As for the taste, fruity and woody nuances are perceived, offering a complete experience for the senses.
This variety is characterized by its vigor and height, tall plants with thin, very serrated leaves. Its growth is fast and robust, adapting well to various climates.
The effect of this variety is powerful and psychoactive. It is highly lucid, you can maintain mental clarity while enjoying a strong euphoric high. This effect is motivating, ideal for creative tasks or activities that require energy. It is a strain that combines the best of traditional African sativa characteristics with a unique experience in both taste and effect.
