Dutch Treat
Dutch Treat
Also known as: Dutch Crunch, Dutch Treat Haze
What is the Dutch Treat strain?
Dutch Treat is a hybrid cannabis strain with up to 25.0% THC, known for its relaxed effects and citrus and earthy flavor profile.
Dutch Treat is a legendary indica-dominant hybrid strain that has become synonymous with Amsterdam's coffee shop culture and cannabis excellence. This potent variety was originally developed by Jordan of the Islands, a renowned breeder from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, who is also famous for creating the God Bud strain. Despite its name suggesting European origins, Dutch Treat gained its reputation through widespread popularity in Dutch coffee houses and has since become a staple throughout Europe, Canada, and the United States. The strain is an 80/20 indica-dominant hybrid created by crossing two legendary parent strains: Northern Lights, a classic indica known for its deeply relaxing properties, and Haze, one of the world's most popular sativa strains renowned for its uplifting effects.
Dutch Treat is characterized by dense, sticky buds that exhibit bright orange pistils and are covered in a thick coating of crystalline trichomes, giving them an attractive frosted appearance. The buds are notably conical or tapered rather than round, with wispy leaves that are more characteristic of sativa strains despite the indica dominance. This award-winning strain earned recognition by dominating the indica category at the 2012 Southern California Cannabis Cup and placing 3rd Best Sativa in the same competition, highlighting its unique balanced effects that defy typical indica-sativa classifications. The strain's versatility has made it a favorite for cross-breeding, with notable offspring including Dutch Treat Haze, High Definition, and Electric Treat, demonstrating its genetic stability and desirable traits for cultivation and consumption.
What are the effects of Dutch Treat?
What are the medical benefits of Dutch Treat?
- Users report relief from stress and anxiety
- May help with chronic pain management
- Often used for depression and mood disorders
- May assist with insomnia and sleep issues
- Users report fatigue relief
- May help with PMS symptoms
- Often used for PTSD and trauma-related symptoms
- May help stimulate appetite
- Users report nausea relief
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the side effects of Dutch Treat?
- 💧 Dry Mouth
- 👁️ Dry Eyes
- 💫 Dizziness
- 😨 Paranoia
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible dizziness
- Potential anxiety in sensitive users
- Possible paranoia with high doses
- May cause mild headaches
- Potential couch-lock with larger amounts
How do you grow Dutch Treat?
Dutch Treat is considered a moderately easy strain to cultivate, making it suitable for growers with some experience and accessible to beginners. The strain thrives in both indoor and outdoor environments but performs best indoors where climate can be precisely controlled. Indoor flowering time ranges from 6-8 weeks (approximately 55-65 days), while outdoor harvests are typically ready by late September to mid-October. Plants prefer temperatures between 68-80°F (20-27°C) with moderate humidity levels of 40-70% during vegetative growth, decreasing to 30-50% during flowering. Dutch Treat plants typically reach a medium height of 3-5 feet, making them suitable for smaller growing spaces and stealth cultivation. Indoor yields average 300-400 grams per square meter (approximately 12-15 oz/m²), while outdoor plants can produce 200-500 grams per plant (4-8 oz per plant) under optimal conditions. The strain responds well to training techniques such as LST (Low Stress Training), SCROG (Screen of Green), and topping to maximize yields and manage height. Dutch Treat exhibits good resistance to common molds and diseases, though growers should monitor humidity levels to prevent bud rot. The plants prefer a Mediterranean-like climate when grown outdoors and benefit from consistent temperature and humidity levels throughout the growing cycle.
How should you use Dutch Treat?
Dutch Treat is a hybrid strain with 25.0% THC, which is considered high potency. As a hybrid, it offers versatility for both daytime and evening use.
Beginners
Start with 1-2 small inhalations or 2.5-5mg if using edibles. Wait 15 minutes before taking more. This strain is potent — start very low.
Regular Users
A standard session of 3-5 inhalations or 5-15mg edible dose. Effects typically onset within 5-15 minutes when inhaled, 30-90 minutes for edibles.
Experienced Users
Adjust to personal tolerance. At 25.0% THC, even experienced users should respect this strain's potency.
Start low and go slow. This is not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis.
What is the genetic lineage of Dutch Treat?
What are Dutch Treat's parent strains?
What strains were bred from Dutch Treat? (11)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Dutch Treat make you feel?
Dutch Treat is a hybrid strain that primarily produces relaxed effects, followed by euphoric. Users report the dominant effect at 85% intensity. With 25.0% THC, this strain is considered potent and best suited for experienced users.
Is Dutch Treat good for medical use?
Dutch Treat has been reported by users for users report relief from stress and anxiety, may help with chronic pain management, often used for depression and mood disorders, may assist with insomnia and sleep issues, users report fatigue relief, may help with pms symptoms, often used for ptsd and trauma-related symptoms, may help stimulate appetite, users report nausea relief. As a hybrid, it offers a balanced profile that may work throughout the day.
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Are there side effects with Dutch Treat?
Some users have reported dry mouth, dry eyes, dizziness, paranoia, dry mouth, dry eyes, possible dizziness, potential anxiety in sensitive users, possible paranoia with high doses, may cause mild headaches, potential couch-lock with larger amounts when using Dutch Treat. Starting with a low dose and staying hydrated can help minimize these effects.
What does Dutch Treat taste and smell like?
Dutch Treat features a flavor profile of citrus, earthy, fruity, mint, pine, spicy, sweet. The dominant terpenes are Terpinolene and Myrcene, which contribute to its distinctive aroma.
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What does the research say about Dutch Treat?
Dutch Treat is a hybrid cannabis strain containing up to 25.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Terpinolene and Myrcene. Below are authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.
Terpene Research
Cannabinoid Information
Cannabis Regulations & Safety
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