Dragon’s Breath: This Dragon Will Train You!
For folks that lean more towards a sativa-based high than indica, the Dragon’s Breath strain will give you the giggles and leave you feeling happy while not limiting you to the couch. You can get things done on this strain which cannabis fans seem to really enjoy. While there aren’t any notable awards on this strain’s resume, it has been nominated over a dozen times. Most cannabis cultivators in the community will certainly attest to the nominations being an absolute honor. You can’t win without first being in the category. With its rising popularity and the ease in which it is grown. This strain has serious staying power and should take home some hardware sooner rather than later. Looking at the blooming flowers and buds of this plant, it looks like something mythical. The deep, dark hues of purple and even black in certain lights gives credit to the awesome name of the strain. When clipped and dried post-harvest the buds are covered in amber hairs, similar to the fire that comes from an angry Dragon’s mouth.
Growing Tips for Our Seeds
Dragon’s Breath cannabis plants do really well in both indoor and outdoor grows. Dragon’s Breath requires a dry, sunny, Mediterranean-type environment to really hit its stride. Light is the key to the grow with this popular plant. You are going to want to make sure that the plant receives tons of quality light from top to bottom, even the soil needs to remain warm to produce the yields desired by growers. Growers love how low-maintenance this plant can be. The strain is naturally resistant to pests, molds and mildew. It is an extremely resilient strain for sure.
Dial in Your Growing Conditions
- Indoor or Outdoor: Dragon’s Breath prefers warmer climates to grow correctly. The ideal temperature for these plants is between 65-75 degrees fahrenheit. Dragon’s Breath plants require plenty of light to thrive. To produce the purples and blues of this flower you’ll need direct sunlight on this plant 6-8 hours a day. Shocking it with a bit of cold at night will also help keep this strain well-balanced.
- Moisture control: The Dragon’s Breath strain requires humidity levels between 40-60% during the vegetative phase. Reduce the humidity to 40% or lower during the flowering phase.
- Training Techniques: Dragon’s Breath performs really well in low-stress training situations. Topping will help control the height of your plants and ensures that light reaches every leaf, branch and bud, even at the very bottom of the plant closer to the soil. Tailoring your plants will ultimately produce higher yields, with buds that are more dense while also keep that high THC content intact.
The Germination Game Plan
Before you even plant your Dragon’s Breath female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.
Yields, Flowering Time and Harvest
- Flowering Time: With indoor grows you can expect this Dragon’s Breath strain to harvest after a flowering stage of 8-9 weeks. Grown outdoors, this strain is typically done flowering and are harvest ready during mid-October.
- Yields: While Indoor yields are around 350 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 400 grams per plant. These yields are a welcome surprise when you consider the low-maintenance of the grow.
Dominant Terpenes in Dragon’s Breath: Fire-Breathing Strain
The Dragon’s Breath terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells, tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is caryophyllene, while linalool and humulene are the secondary terpenes.
- Caryophyllene: Most Dominant – Spicy notes and a peppery aroma. Delivers feelings of warmth when ingested.
- Linalool: Secondary Terpene – Floral and even lavender-esque aromas and tastes. Linalool helps promote relaxation.
- Humulene: Woody and Spicy Flavor
Dominant Cannabinoids in Dragon’s Breath:
Cannabinoids, although present in the background, play an important role in Dragon’s Breath seeds and are generally a huge part of cannabis strains. That happy, energized and chill feeling you get when using Dragon’s Breath is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something a little different.
- THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at an impressive 20%, the THC in the well-balanced hybrid is responsible for how uplifted and happy you feel after using.
- CBG: Very Minimal Amounts – The CBG levels in Dragon’s Breath are less than 1%.
