Velvet Moon
Cannabis seeds
by Greenhouse Seeds
Velvet Moon Cannabis Seeds by Greenhouse Seeds
Velvet Moon is a resin-drenched hybrid from Greenhouse Seeds that crosses the US classic Do Si Dos with Holy Punch — one of the last strains bred by the legendary Franco Loja before his passing in 2017. Slightly indica-dominant but with surprising height and stretch, this strain delivers dense, sticky buds after just 8–9 weeks of flowering, with outdoor plants capable of pulling 700g per plant. If you want a fast finisher that doesn't skimp on yield or potency, Velvet Moon belongs on your shortlist.
Velvet Moon Seed Packs — Which Size?
Velvet Moon seeds come in packs of 3, 5, or 10. For a first run, the 3-pack gives you enough to find a good phenotype without overcommitting on space. The 5-pack is the sweet spot if you're filling a tent or running a small outdoor plot — you'll have room to select the best performers. Go with the 10-pack if you're pheno-hunting seriously or planning a full outdoor garden in 50–80 litre pots.
| Pack Size | SKU | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 3 seeds | CSGH0257 | First-time growers, single-tent runs |
| 5 seeds | CSGH0258 | Small to medium grows, pheno selection |
| 10 seeds | CSGH0259 | Serious pheno-hunting, large outdoor plots |
Velvet Moon Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Seed Bank | Greenhouse Seeds |
| Genetics | Do Si Dos x Holy Punch |
| Type | Slightly indica-dominant hybrid |
| Height | 170–200cm |
| Flowering Time | 8–9 weeks |
| Outdoor Yield | Up to 700g per plant |
| Internodal Spacing | Moderate |
| Resin Production | Heavy — thick, sticky trichomes |
| Aroma Profile | Sweet, fruity, pungent, with lemon and earthy undertones |
| Available Packs | 3, 5, or 10 seeds |
Running Velvet Moon indoors? Pair these seeds with a complete grow tent kit — tent, lighting, ventilation, and carbon filter sorted in one go. If you're growing outdoors in large containers, grab 50–80 litre fabric pots to let Velvet Moon's root system stretch out and push those yields toward the 700g mark. A quality pair of trimming scissors will also save you time at harvest — those buds get properly sticky.
Why Velvet Moon Seeds Deserve Your Grow Space
We've seen plenty of strains promise big yields and fast flowering, only to deliver average buds on lanky, unmanageable plants. Velvet Moon is not one of those. Greenhouse Seeds built this hybrid from two genuinely interesting parents: Do Si Dos brings that earthy, lemony backbone and rock-hard bud structure from its Girl Scout Cookies and Face Off OG lineage. Holy Punch — Franco Loja's final breeding project — contributes the sweet, fruity pungency and that thick resin coat you can practically smell through the bag.
The result is a plant that finishes in 8–9 weeks, reaches 170–200cm with moderate stretch, and stacks dense colas covered in sticky trichomes. Outdoors, 700g per plant is the benchmark. That's not a "best case scenario under laboratory conditions" number — that's what this strain does when you give it decent soil, a big enough pot, and some sunshine. The honest limitation? At 170–200cm, Velvet Moon is tall for an indica-dominant plant. If you're working with a 120cm tent and no headroom to spare, you'll need to top early and commit to LST or a screen. Skip that step and you'll be fighting your light for space by week three of flower.
The aroma is where Velvet Moon really shows its parentage. Crack a cured bud open and you get that sweet, fruity punch from Holy Punch up front — almost like overripe berries — followed by a citric lemon note and an earthy finish courtesy of Do Si Dos. It's complex without being weird. The kind of terp profile that fills a room and makes people ask what you're growing. We'd pick Velvet Moon over most cookie crosses on the market right now purely on the strength of its resin production and that 8–9 week turnaround. If you want something comparable but with a shorter stature, look at Greenhouse Seeds' other indica-leaning hybrids — but you'll likely sacrifice some of that yield.
How to Grow Velvet Moon Cannabis Seeds
- Germinate your Velvet Moon seeds using the paper towel method or directly in a starter plug. Keep temperatures between 22–26°C and expect taproots within 24–72 hours.
- Transplant seedlings into small pots (1–2 litres) once they've developed their first set of true leaves. Use a well-aerated growing medium — a light mix with perlite works well.
- Top your plants early — around the 4th or 5th node. Velvet Moon stretches to 170–200cm, so controlling height from the vegetative stage is critical, especially indoors. Combine topping with LST (low-stress training) by gently bending and tying branches to open up the canopy.
- For indoor grows, consider running a ScrOG (screen of green) setup. Weave branches through the screen during veg to create an even canopy that maximises light exposure across all bud sites.
- Transplant into final containers before flipping to 12/12. Indoors, 25-litre pots minimum. Outdoors, go bigger — 50 to 80 litres if you have the space. Bigger root zone means bigger plants and heavier harvests.
- During flowering (8–9 weeks), defoliate strategically to improve airflow through the dense canopy. Those thick, resinous buds are beautiful but can trap moisture — good ventilation and selective leaf removal help prevent mould.
- Outdoor growers: top again if needed, prune lower growth that won't receive light, and defoliate regularly. Velvet Moon responds well to aggressive pruning and will redirect energy to the main colas.
- Harvest when trichomes are mostly cloudy with a few turning amber. Given the heavy resin production, use sharp trimming scissors and expect to clean your blades frequently. Dry slowly in a dark room at 18–20°C with 55–60% humidity for 10–14 days, then cure in glass jars for at least two weeks.
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