In this report, we’re going over our time with Muskato Feminized, a 70% indica with a distinctly sativa frame, surprisingly manageable height, and extreme versatility. This strain shows explosive early vegetative growth and has a slightly delayed start to flowering, though it shows explosive bud formation over only a few short weeks.
Total growing time: 92 days
Flowering time: 65 days
Final height: 95 cm
Final yield: 121 grams
THC content: 24.2%
Muskato Feminized is a 70% indica bred by Leo Stone and Professor Q at Aficionado French Connection’s outdoor breeding compound in Colombia as a part of the 2026 Sensi Seeds Breeding Grounds catalogue. This one-of-a-kind strain started with Beronx (a blend of Pianono and the Original French Connection Skunk), and then bred that with Flying Dutchmen’s The Pure.
We grow our Muskato Feminized cannabis plant in an 8-litre plastic pot filled with BAC Lava mix, under a 1000 W lamp on an 18/6 schedule. Our grow space was kept at a stable daytime temperature of 23°C, with nighttime temperatures dropping to 21°C, and a relative humidity of 65% during vegetation.
Germination & seedling
Our first step was to germinate the seed. To do this, we folded up a couple of paper towels and wetted them just enough, so they were damp but not dripping wet. Next, we set our seed on top of the towels and covered it with another damp paper towel before putting everything into an open plastic bag and leaving it somewhere warm and out of direct sunlight for a day or two.
After a couple of days, our seed had cracked open to reveal a small, thin, white taproot. Once the root was exposed, the seed was planted into a pre-soaked Rockwool cube and set beneath a 600 W LED light. These freshly germinated seeds are extremely delicate, and too much light, heat, or water could kill them before they root.
After three days, we gave our plant its first feeding with 100 ml of pH-balanced water (pH 6.2; EC 0.8) mixed with a small dose of rooting hormone. As we came to the end of week one, our plant was already 11 cm tall with two healthy sets of pre-leaves on top of a thin stem that needed a bit of support at this point.
Vegetation
By the end of week two, our Muskato Feminized plant had grown significantly to 18 cm. The plant now had multiple sets of leaves, and its roots were sticking out of the bottom of the Rockwool cube. We then transplanted it to its new home in an 8-litre plastic pot and set it under our 1000 W lamp. To help our plant keep up with this rapid growth, we began watering with 200 ml of water per day.
In week three, our plant began to thrive in its new home and shot up to 26 cm. This also saw the development of a new set of leaves and major growth of existing vegetation. Internodal spacing was fairly long and growing visibly longer with each day. By now, the plant was perfectly capable of standing on its own and was ready for flowering.
Before flowering, we hung small satchels of Neoseiulus californicus and Amblyseius swirskii from the lowest branches. These little white packets are filled with hundreds of small bugs that have a symbiotic relationship with cannabis plants, meaning they won’t harm cannabis plants at all. Instead, they hunt down and eat pests like spider mites and thrips, which can destroy even the healthiest plant. We replace these every four weeks to maintain a fresh supply.
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Flowering
As we entered week four, it was time to start flowering our plant. This simply meant switching our lights to a 12/12 schedule and feedings with 800 ml of water mixed with Bio Flower liquid nutrient (pH 6.0; EC 1.8) per day. By the end of the week, our Muskato Feminized plant had grown to a height of 34 cm with only a single new set of leaves growing out of increasingly stretched-out internodal spaces. Further down, the lateral branches were just beginning to grow in.
In week five, our plant continued its incredibly rapid growth, gaining 12 cm to reach a new height of 46 cm. Once again, this week only delivered a single set of new leaves, and the plant’s stretch intensified as it entered the pre-flowering stage. By now, the internodal spacing was bordering on extreme, and the lateral branches were still little more than shoots. With flowering just around the corner, we increased the water to 1,000 ml per day and reduced the relative humidity to 60%.
Week six saw another week of explosive growth, with our plant gaining another 12 cm to finish the week standing 58 cm tall. By now, the lateral branches were beginning to develop a bit faster and were growing almost vertically. Overall, the plant had a thin and lean frame but was, overall, extremely healthy.
Over week seven, our plant reached a new height of 69 cm, the largest week-on-week height gain of the grow. The plant still had incredibly sparse vegetation, but the few leaves it did have were truly massive, and the lateral branches were continuing to grow, although more slowly than the main stem. We weren’t seeing any signs of flowering yet, but the plant was ready to bloom any day now, and we upped the water to 1500 ml per day.
Week eight saw our plant reach 76 cm tall as vertical growth began to slow. This growth was accompanied by an explosive burst of growth among the lateral branches. Each of them more than doubled in length, though they remained nearly vertical, making the plant appear far bushier than it actually was. By now, the plant had taken on a very sativa-like frame, despite its short height. There was still no sign of flowering, but we lowered the humidity to 55% to help combat mould.
In week nine, our plant had its last major growth spurt, gaining another 8 cm to finish the week at 84 cm tall. The lateral branches continued to grow at an impressive rate and were now growing outwards at nearly 45°. Finally, we began to see the first signs of flowering as small clumps of white pistils began appearing at the tips of each branch.
Week ten saw minimal height gain as our plant grew to 89 cm and the lateral branches slowed their development to a crawl. Flowering was continuing at an impressive pace, and it was becoming clear that this plant was going to produce a staggering number of smallish popcorn buds thanks to its incredibly stretched frame.
Over week eleven, our plant grew to 93 cm in height, and flower development continued somewhat slowly. While the buds remained on the smaller end, they were rock-solid and growing larger and denser with each passing day.
Through weeks twelve and thirteen, our plant reached its maximum height of 95 cm as the main cola began to take shape. While the cola didn’t quite fully run together, it was large and dense. Further down, several of the west branches were being pulled past 90° by the weight of their buds. Slowly, we were seeing the first pistils change from white to a pale amber, and it was nearly time for harvest.
At the end of week fourteen, our plant was ready to harvest.
Harvest
Once it was time to harvest our Muskato Feminized plant, we cut it down and trimmed off any large fan leaves. For the next several days, we left it hanging upside-down to dry in a climate-controlled room kept at a constant 15.5°C with a relative humidity of 50%, until the smallest branches were dry enough to snap when bent.
Once dried, we cut away the buds for curing. Trimming Muskato Feminzied can be a time-consuming hassle, as the somewhat large number of dense, smallish buds were all fairly leafy. Once trimmed, the flowers were put into glass jars to cure for a few weeks.
For the first day, the jars were left open to allow as much moisture as possible to evaporate before we sealed the jars and placed them somewhere dark and cool. These were each “burped” multiple times per day, over the next few weeks, the frequency was gradually reduced to once per day until the buds were sufficiently dry. On average, this whole process takes 4-6 weeks and cannot be rushed if you care about flavour and overall experience.
Once everything was done, we were able to harvest a seriously impressive 121 grams of dried flowers with a THC content of 24.2%.
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Terpene profile
As our Muskato Feminized cannabis plant approached harvest, we started to notice the musky funk of old-school Skunk. This aroma was pretty potent and was perfectly paired with more subtle hints of sweet candy, creamy lime dessert from the Pinanono line, a subtle cheesiness, and gassy fumes beneath it all. After being cured, the finished buds filled the room with a pungent odour that blended classic Skunk with modern, sweet, citrus notes.
Once we tasted Muskato Feminized, we were impressed by the complex, layered flavour that blends all these notes. The inhale kicked off with a musky-sweet taste that gave way to lime custard and creamy dessert notes before shifting to a cheesy, gassy finish with a subtle spicy, earthy aftertaste.
Within seconds of sampling Muskato Feminized, we were treated to a deeply relaxing and grounding high that was paired with a surprisingly clear head. Things started out as a burst of cerebral euphoria that quickly shifted to a musky, soothing finish. Overall, this strain is a great pick for a relaxing evening, boring tasks that require your focus, or total sensory immersion in whatever you’re doing.
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The outcome
Overall, Muskato Feminzied was a fun, if slightly odd grow. For an indica-dominant strain, its growth pattern is incredibly sativa, though its moderate height keeps things from getting out of hand. Additionally, it’s a bit slower than many other strains to start flowering, though, once it starts, it moves at an impressive pace and delivers a truly staggering yield.
- Disclaimer:Laws and regulations regarding cannabis cultivation differ from country to country. Sensi Seeds therefore strongly advises you to check your local laws and regulations. Do not act in conflict with the law.
