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What SŌMA knows, strain by strain
The full reference set every match reads from.
Tuning Strains to your taste…
kush-classic
Holland's Hope is one of the earliest Dutch outdoor strains — a hardy, mould-resistant Afghani selection bred for the cool, wet Dutch climate in the early 80s.
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Aroma
Flavour
“Spice and hash over woody earth — a hardy Dutch classic.”
The nose is earthy and sweet: spice and hash over a woody base. The effect is calm and relaxing — a mellow, grounding body ease, moderate rather than overwhelming.
It's dense and dependable, a piece of Dutch cannabis history. For old-world Dutch outdoor genetics, Holland's Hope is a classic.
Afghani × Skunk #1 (Netherlands, 1980s — Dutch Passion)
Genetic makeup
Categorical split derived from this strain's type — percentage being curated.
Bud structure
Density varies with the grower and conditions — treat this as a tendency, not a guarantee.
Holland's Hope is typically described with aromas of earthy, spicy, woody and pine and flavours of earthy, woody, spicy and pine. Aroma and flavour vary with grower, batch and freshness.
Holland's Hope is commonly associated with effects such as relaxed, heavy body, calm head and sleepy. Effects are subjective and vary with the dose, the way cannabis is taken and the individual — this is sensory guidance, not a guarantee.
Holland's Hope is classified as indica in the SŌMA catalog. These labels are a loose shorthand rather than a precise prediction of effect; studies find they do not reliably track a plant's genetics or chemistry.
By sensory profile, the closest strains in the SŌMA catalog include Lebanese, Midtown Kush and Persian. SŌMA matches on aroma, flavour and effect rather than name alone.
Sensory guidance for adults 21+ where legal — not medical or legal advice.