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Squirrel Tail Thai Landrace Hang Karong by Massmedicalstrains

Thai Landrace

Squirrel Tail - Thai Landrace Hang Karong is a tropical, narrow-leaf sativa landrace offered by MassMedicalStrains. This variety is recognized for its invigorating, cerebral high and a distinct aroma profile reminiscent of Thai incense and citrus.

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Appearance

This sativa exhibits a tall and flexible growth habit, characterized by narrow, blade-like leaves with 7–13 leaflets. In flower, it develops elongated, airy spear-like buds with pronounced foxtailing, creating a continuously renewing calyx appearance. The buds are moderately dense, offering good resin exposure due to a high calyx-to-leaf ratio.

Aroma & Flavor

The aroma is dominated by terpinolene, presenting notes of green mango, lime zest, and sweet pine, with supporting floral and peppery undertones. Its flavor profile is light-bodied, featuring incense-like dryness and citrus-peel bitterness. Vaporization highlights lemon-lime and pine, while combustion can reveal sandalwood and a minty coolness.

Effects

Squirrel Tail is known for delivering a soaring, energetic, and euphoric high. Users can expect a clear-headed yet potent cerebral effect that is invigorating and uplifting.

Terpenes & Cannabinoids

This strain's terpene profile is notably terpinolene-dominant, often accompanied by limonene, caryophyllene, linalool, pinene, humulene, and ocimene. It is a THC-dominant chemotype, with CBD levels typically below 1%. Terpene content can exceed 2.0% by dry weight under optimal cultivation.

Growing

Cultivating Squirrel Tail requires patience, with indoor flowering times typically ranging from 12–16 weeks. It prefers gentle feeding, high-quality light, and stable, warm environments, showing 2–3x stretch after the light flip. The plant demonstrates good resistance to botrytis due to its airy bud structure.

Origins & Lineage

Squirrel Tail - Thai Landrace Hang Karong is a preserved tropical sativa landrace from Thailand, specifically a locality-linked population. The name refers to the plant's foxtailed flower structure. MassMedicalStrains offers this variety as a genetic time capsule, maintaining its authentic narrow-leaf sativa character.

Frequently asked questions

What is the origin of the name "Squirrel Tail"?
The name "Squirrel Tail" is an English translation of a Thai phrase commonly used to describe the foxtailing growth pattern, characterized by long, wispy, calyx-forward flower structures.
What are the typical terpene characteristics of this strain?
This strain is known for its terpinolene-dominant aroma, often featuring notes of green mango, lime zest, and sweet pine, with supporting floral and peppery undertones.
How long does Squirrel Tail typically flower?
Indoor flowering for Squirrel Tail generally spans 12–16 weeks, depending on the specific light schedule and cultivation conditions.
What kind of environment does this landrace sativa prefer?
As a tropical sativa, it thrives in stable, warm environments and prefers high-quality light over intense brightness, along with gentle nutrient feeding.