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Mr. Nice Shit Seeds — The Coffeeshop Classic That Started It All

Mr. Nice Shit seeds are regular cannabis seeds crossing an original Skunk with an ancient Afghani landrace — two genetics that built the Dutch coffeeshop scene from the ground up. Bred by Shantibaba under the Mr. Nice seed bank, this strain was filling coffeeshop menus long before most modern hybrids had parents. Fifteen regular seeds per pack, easy to grow, generous harvests, and a smoke that's stayed relevant for decades. There's a reason this one never went out of production.

Why Mr. Nice Shit Seeds Belong in Your Collection

Most seed banks chase trends. Shantibaba went the other direction — he preserved the genetics that made Dutch cannabis culture what it is. Mr. Nice Shit seeds carry original Skunk crossed with an ancient Afghani landrace. Not a reworked version, not a "tribute cross." The actual genetics. That Skunk parent brings vigour, structure, and a cerebral edge. The Afghani brings resin production, physical weight, and the kind of growing resilience that forgives beginner mistakes.

We've seen growers overthink their first seed purchase, chasing the newest 30%+ THC hybrid with a six-syllable name. Nothing wrong with that — but there's something to be said for a genetic line that's been stable since before most of those hybrids were conceived. Mr. Nice Shit doesn't need marketing hype.

The honest limitation? These are regular seeds. If you've only grown feminised before, you'll need to learn the sexing process. Males show pre-flowers (small pollen sacs at the nodes) about 1–2 weeks before females show pistils. It's not difficult — just something you need to watch for. And if you're breeding, those males are exactly what you're after. A stable male from this line is worth its weight in gold for crossing projects.

Specifications — Mr. Nice Shit Seeds

Growing Mr. Nice Shit Seeds — What to Expect

This is a forgiving plant. The Afghani side brings stocky, resilient growth that handles temperature swings, minor feeding errors, and less-than-perfect environments without throwing a fit. The Skunk side adds vigour and stretch. Indoors, expect a manageable hybrid structure — not too tall, not too bushy — that responds well to basic training techniques like topping or LST.

Yield is listed as large, and that's accurate. Both parent lines are known producers. The Afghani genetics pack on dense, resinous flowers, while the Skunk side fills out the canopy width. Outdoors in a decent European summer, these plants can get properly generous. Indoors under 600W or equivalent LED, you're looking at heavy colas without much extra effort.

One thing worth knowing: with 15 seeds in the pack, you've got room to pheno-hunt. Even within a stable line like this, individual plants will express slightly differently — some leaning more Skunk-dominant (taller, more open structure, sharper smell), others more Afghani (compact, dense, earthy). Run 10–15 plants, select your favourites, and you'll find phenotypes worth keeping as mothers or fathers for years.

1. Germinate seeds using the paper towel method or directly in a moist growing medium. Taproots typically emerge within 24–72 hours at 22–25°C.
2. Transplant sprouted seeds into small pots (0.5–1L) with a light, well-draining soil or coco mix. Keep humidity around 65–70% during the seedling stage.
3. Grow under 18/6 light for the vegetative phase. These plants respond well to topping after the 4th or 5th node for a bushier canopy.
4. Watch for pre-flowers from week 4–6 of veg. Males show small round pollen sacs at the nodes; females show white pistils. Remove males unless you're breeding.
5. Switch to 12/12 light to trigger flowering. Expect flowering to complete in roughly 8–9 weeks indoors, depending on phenotype.
6. Harvest when trichomes shift from clear to milky-white with some amber. 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 2 weeks.

Regular Seeds vs. Feminised — Why Breeders Want Mr. Nice Shit

Regular seeds like Mr. Nice Shit produce both male and female plants. That's not a limitation — it's the whole point for anyone doing serious breeding work. Feminised seeds are chemically treated to eliminate male chromosomes, which is convenient for growers who just want flowers, but it removes half the genetic equation.

A stable, vigorous male from the Mr. Nice Shit line carries decades of proven genetics. Cross it with a modern hybrid and you're adding structural integrity, resin production, and growing resilience that most newer genetics lack. Shantibaba specifically maintained this line as regular seeds to keep that breeding potential intact.

If you just want an easy run with guaranteed females and no sexing, feminised Skunk #1 variants from other banks do the job. But if you want the actual foundation genetics — the ones that made Skunk #1 possible in the first place — these regular Mr. Nice Shit seeds are what you're looking for.