King Louis XIII: A Royal Treat
A completely unique-looking strain, King Louis seeds grow into bright and beautiful plants. The leaves of this plant are massive, purple and red, and spread out like fingers reaching towards the sky. The leaf structure forms an almost perfect canopy above the lower buds and branches. The top buds, or “crown” of this plant, pun intended, feature a triangle shape with white and amber pistils corkscrewing towards the buds. The very top leaves are multi-colored, including rich greens, reds, browns, and even purple. The harvested nuggets are super dense, highly dank, and delicious. A strong aroma comes with breaking these nuggets apart. If you’re a fan of monster nuggets, then this is a great strain for you. King Louis XIII has won multiple high-profile awards, including the High Times Cannabis Cup, the Farmer’s Cup, and the Blazer’s Cup. While it is uncertain which category the strain won within, this strain certainly boasts a reputation that makes most growers dive in head first. If a strain’s performance and resume are important to you, then King Louis XIII will serve you well come harvest time.
Growing Tips for Our Seeds
If you want to grow King Louis XIII, then you need to understand that it requires a little more experience from the grower. This is not what you want to use for your first plant. You want to grow your King Louis XIII plants in a dry environment with lots of sunshine. King Louis XIII is highly resistant to mold growth. You should still do the occasional inspection to be safe, but mold is not high at all on the list of things to concern yourself with when cultivating this plant. Outdoor growers say this strain performs well in greenhouses, depending on where you live. Indoor grows are a fan favorite because of the control over the environment this grow provides.
Dial in Your Growing Conditions
- Indoor or Outdoor: King Louis XIII cannabis plants can be grown indoors and outdoors by experienced growers. The ideal temperature for these plants is between 68-78 degrees Fahrenheit. Lower temperatures at night are okay for this particular strain. The light requirements for King Louis XIII feminized strain is 18-20 hours to ensure the proper time of growth. A 12/12 light cycle should get you through flowering and into harvest.
- Moisture control: Humidity levels of approximately 40-50% during the vegetative phase, gradually decreasing to 40% during the flowering stage.
- Training Techniques: To boost yield potential, experienced growers often use: Low-Stress Training (LST), which encourages horizontal growth for better light exposure. Screen of Green (SCRoG) and Topping are also good techniques as they change the canopy to allow light to reach all levels of the plant. These techniques require a lot of extra work, but the benefit is higher yields of massive buds.
The Germination Game Plan
Before you even plant your King Louis XIII 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: Growing indoors, you can expect to harvest after a flowering period of 55-65 days. If you are growing it outside, then you need to plan to harvest in late September or early October.
- Yields: While Indoor yields are around 500 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 600 grams per plant. King Louis is difficult to grow, but the yields at the end of this journey are worth the effort needed to hit them.
Dominant Terpenes in King Louis XIII: Long Live the King
The King Louis terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells and tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is caryophyllene, while limonene and myrcene are secondary terpenes.
- Caryophyllene: Most Dominant – The “spicy and peppery” terpene. Found in cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and cannabis.
- Limonene: Secondary Terpene – Found in the rinds of citrus fruits
- Myrcene: Earthy and Musky – The most dominant terpene found in modern commercial cannabis.
Dominant Cannabinoids in King Louis XIII:
Cannabinoids play an important role in King Louis XIII seeds and are generally a huge part of most strains of cannabis. That euphoric, relaxed, and happy feeling you get when enjoying the King Louis XIII strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.
- 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 a massive 28%, the THC in this Indica-dominant hybrid strain is responsible for the euphoric and happy feeling you get when enjoying King Louis XIII cannabis.
- CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in King Louis XIII are less than 1%, the cannabinoid is still present, and the effects are noticeable in this strain. CBD plays a smaller role in what the strain does to the user.
