
- Sweet mint flavour, steady yields
Mint Cake
Mint Cake is an indica-dominant hybrid offering minty sweetness and reliable greenhouse performance.
- Minty terpene kick
- Compact, resinous buds
- Reliable greenhouse performer
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18-22% |
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0.1-0.5% |
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THIN MINT x BIRTHDAY CAKE |
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Indica-dominant hybrid |
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Moderate |
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8-9 weeks |
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Medium (100-160 cm) |
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Medium-High (approx. 450-550 g/m² indoor) |
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Fresh mint, Sweet vanilla cake, Earthy cookies |
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Feminised |
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damp coastal |
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Uplifting focus, Calm physical relaxation, Balanced sociability |
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Greenhouse and outdoor |
About Mint Cake
Mint Cake is an indica-dominant hybrid bred for resinous buds and a cool mint-forward terpene profile. It combines predictable flowering with a sweet, dessert-like finish and performs especially well in controlled greenhouse environments.
Mint Cake is an indica-dominant hybrid that balances body relaxation with mental clarity. The plant shows compact growth and resin-rich buds.
THC typically sits between 18 and 22 per cent, offering a potent but manageable effect. The profile favours a steady, pleasant high over abrupt intensity.
CBD levels are low, generally under 1 per cent, so effects are mainly THC-driven. CBD contribution is minimal for most therapeutic uses.
Mint Cake comes from THIN MINT x BIRTHDAY CAKE, blending minty terpenes with dessert-like sweetness. The cross emphasises trichome production and compact bud structure.
Seeds are typically feminised and stable for consistent female plants. They suit growers aiming for predictable flowering and uniform crops.
Growing Mint Cake in a damp coastal climate raises the risk of mould and requires steady ventilation and canopy management. With regular air exchange and vigilant trimming, the strain is manageable for growers with some experience.
Flowering completes in around eight to nine weeks under stable conditions. Bud density and trichome coverage increase markedly in the final two weeks.
Yield is medium to high for a compact plant and rewards careful nutrient management. Under greenhouse conditions in Cambridgeshire, expect reliable, repeatable harvests.
Plants typically reach between one and 1.6 metres with a strong central cola. Side branches respond well to topping and low-stress training.
Indoors Mint Cake performs very well in a greenhouse where humidity and airflow can be controlled in Cambridgeshire. Outdoors it ripens reliably in sheltered coastal spots but needs protection from prolonged damp.
Growing Mint Cake in Cambridgeshire with a damp coastal climate demands strict mould prevention and controlled drying. A well-ventilated greenhouse with dehumidification and rapid cover after rain will protect bud quality.
The initial effect is uplifting and focused, then settles into a soothing physical relaxation. Many users find it suitable for creative tasks and relaxed social evenings.
The flavour profile mixes cool mint with sugary vanilla and an earthy cookie base. The finish is sweet with a clean, minty aftertaste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
Flowering typically finishes in eight to nine weeks, with peak trichome production in the final fortnight.
Keep relative humidity below 50% where possible, increase airflow, and remove lower foliage to prevent damp pockets.
A short flush of plain water for seven to ten days can improve taste and burn quality before harvest.
Use a balanced NPK schedule early, then reduce nitrogen and increase phosphorus and potassium in bloom to support bud growth.
Yes, it responds well to organic feed and compost teas, though mould risk must still be managed in damp conditions.
Dry for seven to ten days in a cool, ventilated space, then cure in jars for at least two weeks for improved flavour and smoothness.
Aphids and grey mould are common; use biological controls for pests and increase ventilation and lower humidity to combat mould.
Yes, greenhouse cannabis cultivation suits Mint Cake well because it allows humidity control and protection from coastal rain while extending the growing season.
Four to nine plants per square metre works depending on your training method; SCROG or SOG techniques adjust that density.
Harvest in late September to early October in sheltered UK coastal areas, watching trichomes for desired amber/cloudy ratios.
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