Orient Express by Ace Seeds is one of the pillars of the Spanish bank's catalog since its foundation in 2005 and one of the most popular varieties they have produced in their history. This powerful Asian F1 hybrid combines the high production of resinous and aromatic flowers of the mother vietnam black, a long-flowering sativa from Vietnam with a deep organic profile, with the short stature and short flowering period of the China Yunnan indica, a landrace from the Yunnan Mountains in China. The result of this Asian union is a plant 60% Sativa Surprisingly compact for its sativa heritage, high production, easy to handle indoors and with a warm, clean and sociable effect that does not produce paranoia or anxiety — perfect for sharing.

Plant morphology. Orient Express grows compactly and well branched, with medium-length internodes that facilitate light penetration. Indoors it reaches between 50-100cm, being very manageable for any setup. Outdoors it can grow up to 2.5 meters in optimal conditions. Flowering is completed in 8-10 weeks, with outdoor harvest at the beginning of October. It is especially suitable for SOG and SCROG, where its good natural branching can be used to the fullest. Requires high levels of fertilizer to produce overflowing crops.

Appearance of the flower. The buds of Orient Express are compact, resinous and very aromatic, with a high flower/leaf ratio that makes harvesting easier. Its aroma is characteristic and unmistakable: moist, organic and deep forest, with an earthy flavor and floral details that evoke the Asian jungle. The effect when consumed is one of the most appreciated in the Ace Seeds catalogue: clean, pleasant and sativa, without paranoia, perfect for conversations and social activities, lasting for hours without leaving heaviness or hangover.

Cultivation tips

• What is the ideal climate to grow Orient Express ? It is one of the most versatile varieties in the Ace Seeds catalog: it can be grown in the entire Iberian Peninsula outdoors without problems. It prefers temperate to warm climates, although its medium resistance to pests and fungi makes it suitable for variable conditions. Indoors it works perfectly under any lighting system.
• What training techniques work best with Orient Express ? The techniques SOG and SCROG They are the most efficient for this variety. In a square meter with 9 plants in 11-liter pots, very uniform gardens and abundant harvests are obtained. It also responds very well to the Screen Of Green technique, which takes advantage of its good lateral branching.
• What type of fertilization does Orient Express need? Requires high levels of fertilizers, especially until the 6th week of flowering, to produce overflowing harvests. This is one of its peculiarities compared to the rest of the Ace Seeds sativa catalog. The intensive contribution of phosphorus and potassium during flowering is key to maximizing production.
• What should the irrigation and humidity be like for Orient Express ? Irrigation should be regular and abundant, according to their high nutritional needs. Humidity can be maintained between 50-60% during flowering. Its good resistance to botrytis makes it safer than other varieties in the catalog in high humidity conditions.
• Is it necessary to prune the Orient Express plant? In SOG crops there is no pruning. In crops with more space, a moderate defoliation mid-flowering improves light penetration and ventilation. Its good natural branching makes the distribution of energy between buds efficient without the need for aggressive interventions.