Donutz Feminized Seeds by Humboldt Seeds – Sweet, Potent & Easy-to-Grow Dessert Genetics

The Donutz Feminized Seeds from Humboldt Seeds are your ticket to cultivating a truly decadent and powerful dessert strain that combines outrageous sweetness with a robust, balanced high. This is the genetics you choose when you want your grow room to smell like a bakery and your harvest to hit like a champion.

Ever dreamt of a strain that smells exactly like fresh, glazed donuts but delivers a high that's anything but sleepy? You're not alone. Many growers chase that perfect blend of mouthwatering flavor and a clear-headed, creative buzz, only to end up with plants that are finicky, low-yielding, or just don't live up to the hype on the label. The frustration of investing time and care into a plant that underperforms is real, leaving you with a harvest that's more 'meh' than 'magic.'

Donutz solves that problem head-on. Born from legendary parents like Lemon Cherry Gelato, GSC, and OG, it inherits the best traits: extreme frost production, vigorous growth, and that unforgettable sweet, doughy aroma with a gassy kick. It's the strain that turns your cultivation from a chore into a confectionery art project, rewarding you with dense, resin-coated buds and a high that sparks joy and melts stress in equal measure.

Before You Pop These Seeds

Getting ready for Donutz is straightforward. You'll need a stable environment, whether indoors under LED lights or outdoors in a sunny, temperate spot. Gather your preferred medium—a well-aerated soil or coco coir works great—and a balanced nutrient regimen. Mentally, prepare for a plant that starts a bit slow in veg but absolutely explodes in flower around day 30.

• Choose a final pot of 11–20 L (2.9–5.3 gal) for photoperiod growth to give the roots ample space.
• Ensure your grow space has good airflow and ventilation to support the dense bud structure.
• Have a carbon filter ready; while the aroma is delicious, it can be pronounced during late flowering.
• Plan your training strategy early; Donutz responds well to low-stress training (LST) to maximize light penetration.
• Set up a consistent watering schedule, allowing the medium to dry slightly between waterings.

During the Grow Cycle

Once germinated, Donutz shows strong, steady growth. During the vegetative phase under an 18/6 light schedule, focus on building a healthy, bushy structure. You can gently train branches to create an even canopy. When you switch to a 12/12 light cycle to induce flowering, expect a moderate stretch. This is where the magic happens: around week 4-5 of bloom, the buds will begin to bulk up dramatically and coat themselves in a thick layer of sparkling trichomes. Keep an eye on nutrient levels, as this strain can be a moderate to heavy feeder during peak flowering. A product like Monster Bloom can be introduced during this phase to support dense bud development.

After Harvest: Results and Care

After a flowering period of approximately 55-60 days, you'll be rewarded with stunning, light green and purple buds absolutely plastered in resin. The trim is easy thanks to a great calyx-to-leaf ratio. Post-harvest, proper drying (at 18–22°C / 64–72°F and 50-60% RH for 10-14 days) and curing (for 2-4 weeks in jars) are crucial to lock in that sweet, fuel-like aroma and smooth out the smoke. The final product offers a powerful, long-lasting high that starts cerebral and euphoric before settling into a deep, comfortable physical relaxation.

Short- and Long-Term Advantages and Benefits

• Immediate Reward: Experience the unique, bakery-fresh aroma of glazed donuts and sweet dough from early flower.
• Visual Appeal: Grow stunning plants with vibrant green and purple buds covered in a frosty, white blanket of trichomes.
• Reliable Performance: Benefit from stable genetics that show good resistance to common molds and pests, making for a smoother grow.
• Versatile High: Enjoy a perfectly balanced hybrid effect that fuels creativity and social sessions before easing into full-body relaxation.
• Consistent Quality: Achieve professional-grade, high-THC buds (25-30%) crop after crop with consistent flavor and effect profiles.
• Grower Satisfaction: Master a strain that is rewarding for both novice and experienced cultivators, boosting your confidence and skills.
• Excellent Extraction: Produce high-quality hash, rosin, and other concentrates thanks to the exceptional resin production.

Technical Specifications

• Breeder / Brand: Humboldt Seeds
• Type: Feminized Photoperiod
• Dominance: Hybrid (50% Indica / 50% Sativa)
• Genetics: (Lemon Cherry Gelato x GSC) x OG
• Flowering Time: 55-60 days
• Yield Indoor: Approx. 450-550 g/m² (1.45-1.77 oz/ft²)
• Yield Outdoor: Approx. 500-600 g/plant (1.10-1.32 lb/plant)
• Height Indoor: 1.0-1.5 m (3.28-4.92 ft)
• Height Outdoor: 1.5-2.0 m (4.92-6.56 ft)
• Difficulty: Medium (forgiving but benefits from attention to feeding)
• THC: Approx. 25-30%
• CBD: Low (
• Aromatic Profile: Dominant notes of sweet, glazed dough, fuel, with undertones of vanilla and cinnamon.
• Flavor: Sweet, sugary, doughy, with a gassy, peppery finish.
• Effect: Balanced hybrid; initial cerebral euphoria and creativity followed by deep physical relaxation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donutz easy to grow for beginners?

Yes, its resilient genetics and good mold resistance make it a suitable choice for growers with some basic experience. It's not the absolute easiest, but it's very forgiving and rewarding.

How strong is the smell during flowering?

The aroma is pronounced and sweet, reminiscent of a bakery. Using a carbon filter is highly recommended for discreet indoor grows.

What's the best way to train Donutz plants?

Low-Stress Training (LST) is highly effective. Topping can also be done during early vegetative growth to encourage bushier growth and more colas.

When is the best time to harvest Donutz?

Harvest when most trichomes are milky white with some turning amber for a more relaxing effect. This typically occurs around 55-60 days of flowering.

Can I grow Donutz outdoors?

Absolutely. It thrives in a warm, Mediterranean-like climate with plenty of sunlight. Be mindful of its potential height and ensure good airflow around the plants.

Personal Experience of Pevgrow’s CEO (Alan)

Let me tell you, Donutz is one of those strains that makes you look forward to checking on the garden. The vegetative growth is steady but unremarkable—don't panic. It's building a solid foundation. The real show starts after the flip to 12/12. Around week 4, the stretch slows and the buds begin to stack and frost up like crazy. The smell that fills the room is unreal—like someone is frying donuts next door, but with a dank, gassy edge. I found it to be a moderate feeder; it loved a balanced diet during veg and responded really well to a PK boost during weeks 3-5 of flower. I used a simple SCROG net to manage the canopy, and it paid off with an even canopy of solid, glistening nugs. The yield was impressive for the space, and the smoke? A perfect daytime strain for me—gets the ideas flowing without any anxiety, then gently settles into a chill vibe. Just be patient with the dry and cure; it's worth the wait to fully develop that complex sweetness.