Sativa Goes North
If you love Sativa's but have a shorter or unpredictable season, then Mandala #1 was made for you.
Hardy landrace genetics from South Africa and India were crossed with a resinous hybrid to combine an early outdoor harvest with the uplifting qualities we wanted to preserve in a Sativa-dominant strain.
For 20 years, growers in the northern hemisphere have put Mandala #1 through cold nights and stormy weather, building its reputation as one of the most reliable outdoor strains. Truly a #1 strain to grow and cherish.
Beauty & Yield
Mandala #1 has the elegant structure of a Sativa with a large head bud and substantial yield.
At their best, the flowers become coated in a thick layer of trichomes that glisten brightly in the sun. Usually, half the plants have beautiful magenta colored calyxes.
Plants can easily be grown indoor, even under low light conditions.
A high calyx-to-leaf ratio also makes harvest time refreshingly simple.
STRAIN FACTS
Genetics
South Africa Highland x NZ Purple Indica x North Indian sativa
Type
sativa-indica
THC
18-21%
Flowering Indoor
55-60 days
Height
medium
Cultivation
indoor/outdoor
Legendary Toughness
There’s a reason Mandala #1 became a favourite in difficult northern climates.
Cold and pest resistance are exceptional, while its landrace heritage allows the plants to thrive in organic soil with little feeding and low maintenance.
The plants bring an abundant crop home from September into early October. Even when bad weather forces you to harvest before full maturity, there is still a satisfying amount of resin-coated bud waiting for you.
Low odor adds another advantage for balconies, close neighbours and guerrilla gardens.
CULTIVATION INFO
Yield
450 gr/m2 indoor and 800-1200 gr p.p. outdoor
Climate
temperate
Outdoor Harvest
September-mid October
Special Pheno
magenta hues
Highlight
cold resistant
Best For
outdoor-north
Aroma & Effects
Apple and raspberry aromas meet a fresh minty edge, giving Mandala #1 a deliciously distinctive finish after proper curing.
The high is uplifting, happy and expansive, with a clear Sativa character that encourages creativity, intuition, daydreaming and inner journeying.
It can impress even experienced smokers, while 20 years of use among medical growers and compassion clubs have added to its reputation.
Growers often tell us the same story: once friends and family discover their Mandala #1 stash, everyone keeps coming back for more!
Apple
Berry
Minty
Euphoric
Creative
Uplifted
Expansive
Mandala #1 is one of our most sought-after outdoor strains for northern regions and early harvests. This Sativa-dominant hybrid combines hardy landrace genetics with a very resinous hybrid, making it an excellent choice when harvesting by the end of September is a priority. For 20 years, growers and medical users have valued Mandala #1 for its reliability, superb Sativa effect and high-quality harvests.
Mandala #1 has two basic phenotypes, with most plants expressing the Sativa-dominant type and developing a natural Christmas-tree shape. Purplish leaf stems and light red stripes along the shoots are common and should not be mistaken for a nutrient deficiency. During early flowering, rubbing the stems releases a perfumed woody-herbal fragrance. The plants themselves remain relatively low odor, making Mandala #1 a good choice for close neighbours and guerrilla cultivation.
Despite the Sativa influence, flowering produces substantial buds and a long, spear-shaped head bud with excellent yield potential. Resin production is impressive even outdoors, with prime flowers developing a thick coat of trichomes. Some plants show beautiful dark purple calyxes inherited from the New Zealand Purple Indica in the paternal line. A high calyx-to-leaf ratio makes harvesting and trimming refreshingly simple.
Mandala #1 is remarkably easy to cultivate. Its landrace heritage provides excellent nutrient efficiency, allowing plants to thrive in quality potting soil with little additional feeding. Indoors, height remains manageable and the plants respond well to SCROG and other training methods. They can also be started indoors and moved outside for flowering.
Outdoors, the legendary cold and pest resistance of Mandala #1 really comes into its own. Growers in Canada, USA, Eastern Europe and the alpine region have reported excellent survival and quality harvests under challenging conditions. Early flowering brings the crop home from September into early October. Even when harsh weather forces an early harvest, the plants can still deliver a satisfying amount of resin-coated bud.
The finished buds usually combine apple and raspberry aromas with a fresh minty note. The high is uplifting, happy and expansive, making Mandala #1 a favourite for creativity, intuition, daydreaming and inner journeying. It can impress even experienced smokers, and many growers tell us their stash quickly gets shared among friends and family because everyone keeps coming back for more.
Mandala #1 has been cultivated by medical users and compassion clubs for 20 years, giving it a long history of therapeutic use. Its uplifting yet calming Sativa effect makes it particularly valued when mental and physical relief are desired without a heavy body stone.
Reported benefits include:
- muscle relaxation
- glaucoma symptom relief
- anxiety relief
- mood support
- improved sleep
- antimicrobial properties
Our organic cannabis seeds are fresh, fully ripened and handcrafted. Each batch is pre-tested for 100% germination and can be easily germinated directly in quality seedling soil.
In Europe, Compo Sana Seedling Mix is an excellent choice. Popular options in North America include Burpee Seed Starting Mix, Pro-Mix Organic Seed Starting Mix and Fox Farm Light Warrior Seed Starter.
Give the seed embryo the best chance to emerge from its shell. If you grow organically, investing in quality seedling soil is one of the simplest ways to get your plants off to a healthy start. We have seen many germination problems caused by peat pellets and Jiffy tabs, where the acidic pH can interfere with germination. Coco coir bricks and other compressed growing blocks can also result in poor germination rates.
There is no need to soak our seeds or use other pre-germination methods. We recommend planting them directly into seedling soil. We cannot accept responsibility for germination results when seeds are soaked in water or germinated in paper tissues.
WARNING: Do NOT lower the pH of your water with acids such as “pH-Down” products containing nitric or phosphoric acid. These can be fatal to young seedlings when growing in soil. We have used inexpensive vinegar to lower the pH of our water for 35 years. It is non-toxic and harmless to the plants when used correctly.
For soil cultivation, the correct water pH is 6.2–6.5. Please consult our Water & pH Guide for more information.
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Two seeds of mandala #1 were germinated indoor and then transplanted in the forest. During the seedling stage mandalas had vigorous first and secondary growth. Already in an early vegetative growth stage hairs appeared on the internodes. The mandalas #1 developed a diamond shape. Long side branches capable of holding elongated colas. The airy structure with a low leaf ratio ensured a throughout radiation.
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Mandala 1 is a beautiful Sativa / Indica
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I grew 4 of these this year and will grow again next year, mold and cold resistant, took down mid October in New England,
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Ich finde, dass ihr eine tolle Arbeit macht. Bei euch stimmt die Strain Beschreibung eins zu eins und eure Strains heben sich von dem üblichen Gedöns ab. Das ist alles andere als selbstverständlich.
Anbei eine Mandala #1 von heuer. Macht weiter so!
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Mandala #1 ist sehr einfach zu kultivieren. Die Sorte wächst in organischer, torffreier Erde ohne zusätzliche Düngung. Die Blüten haben einen guten Harzgehalt und eine angenehme Wirkung.
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We had another good year growing Mandala Seeds, here's Mandala #1!
Virginia, USA
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My organic garden with Mandala #1 and Far Out.
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Mandala #1
An early-flowering variety well suited for northern Germany: after two weeks of light reduction in August (under tarpaulin): flowering begins in early September and after 8 weeks in early November it is fully bloomed! Vigorous, high yielding, robust and an efficient & beautiful high!
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100% de germinacion y exelente vigor en las mandala#1 y safari mix
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Exelente atencion de parte del equipo! Las fotos pertenecen a un macho y una hembra mandala #1 exterior argentina
B
Clear-minded, functional, uplifting, energizing "sativa" high great for being active and socializing. Beautiful, vigorous, healthy plants!
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Soil is the key, I've been adding Blackstrap Molasses, Worm Castings concentrate & Kelp to improve the soil, after a recent watering it's glistening in the moonlight.
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If you are looking for Better then Average yield, in a hardy plant that crops in the second to last week of September reliably; then Mandala #1 HAS to be in your roster. I have grown #1 several seasons, and have Nothing but Good to say about it. In my experience there are two phenotypes: A tall 'Sativa' 3+meters, and a shorter 'Indica' that is still 2.5 meters in height. Both respond well to LST, and produce large tight buds that give of a delightful aroma reminding one of burning tires, and cat urine. JUST KIDDING! While not the most potent of strains, it has nonetheless become a Favorite in my area. One cannot ask for a more pleasant companion for all eventualities. The ONLY improvement I would make is to have a feminized version made available. The pic is of the 'indica' pheno.
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Order came quick, and zero issues with customs. Germination on both Mandala strains was 100%. Veg growth looks great; can't wait to see how they turn out.
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Great choices of seeds, so far good quality received.
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So far, very beautiful plants. I am excited about the flowers and looking forward to the harvest in autumn
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Ich growe schon seit vielen Jahren immer mal wieder Mandala #1. Leicht Lila/Rote Streifen am Stängel, Vorblüte bereits nach 4-5 Wochen. Ich würde sie sofort wieder erkennen. Geschmack und Qualität sind wirklich sehr konstant. Tolles High, nicht trippy, genauso wie ich mir eine perfekte Sorte vorstelle. Diese Sorte wird mich hoffentlich noch viele Jahre begleiten ;-)
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Thank you for extra seeds. Mandala #1 is growing fast. Looking forward for the result.
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Coltivo lo stesso lotto di semi da oltre 10 anni,ogni 3 anni rislezione le piante..TOP qualità,vigore,aroma...la miglior fast sativa che puoi coltivare.
É la base di tutti i miei incroci outdoor,ma anche indoor.
La coltivo in super soil autoprodotto,mai ho avuto necessità di aggiungere fertilizzanti.
Cime super compatte e maneggevoli.
Resistente ad ogni intemperia.
Super come ogni varietà Mandala.
Prossimo outdoor aggiungero foto.
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Like the mandala because of there positiv vibe experience and spacey potential
