Français Mandarin Jack Herer is an original QCS strain: a feminized, sativa-leaning autoflower crossing Mandarin Auto with Jack Herer Auto, with about 9 to 11 weeks from seed to harvest and an estimated 18 to 24% THC. This Mandarin Jack Herer strain review covers the QCS page and what growers commonly report about the Jack Herer side of the family. The QCS page is upfront that some figures are estimates based on the parent lines.
Mandarin Jack Herer strain at a glance
| Genetics | Mandarin Auto × Jack Herer Auto |
| Type | Autoflower, feminized, sativa-leaning (about 65 to 70% sativa in style) |
| THC | About 18 to 24% (estimate based on the parent lines) |
| CBD | Low |
| Seed to harvest | About 9 to 11 weeks indoors |
| Outdoor | Ready in August |
| Yield | About 300 to 450 g/m² indoors, about 200 to 450 g per plant outdoors (parent-line estimates) |
| Flavour | Citrus, spice, earthy, pine, lemony haze and incense |
| Height | Medium |
| Pack | 5 feminized autoflowering seeds |
| Breeder | Quebec Cannabis Seeds (original QCS genetics) |
What is the Mandarin Jack Herer strain?
Mandarin Jack Herer is an original QCS strain: Quebec Cannabis Seeds is its original breeder, and these are our own genetics, bred in Quebec by a grower with more than 35 years of experience.
Mandarin Jack Herer is a feminized autoflower from Quebec Cannabis Seeds, a cross of Mandarin Auto with Jack Herer Auto. Jack Herer is one of the best-known sativa-leaning names in cannabis; growers commonly describe it as a clear, pine-and-spice strain with a long-standing fan base. Mandarin supplies the orange-peel citrus and the fast, simple autoflower habit.
The result is pitched as a fast, simple, productive plant that flowers on its own schedule. Many seed companies sell strains named Jack Herer or Mandarin, and their breeding differs, so figures from elsewhere may not match. The numbers here are for the QCS version only.
One more point of honesty: for this cross, the QCS page gives no measured THC or yield figures. It says its ranges are based on the parent lines, so read them as estimates.
Is Mandarin Jack Herer indica or sativa?
QCS describes Mandarin Jack Herer as sativa-leaning, about 65 to 70% sativa in style. That fits the Jack Herer influence and the effects description: energized, happy and uplifting, with a relaxed finish rather than a heavy one.
If you are still weighing the two sides, our guide to what indica does to you is a useful contrast.
Mandarin Jack Herer smell and flavour
The tags are citrus, spice, earthy and pine, with lemony haze and incense notes. Think of a tangerine peel and a walk in a pine forest, with a faint incense warmth at the end. Jack Herer lines are commonly described as piney and spicy, and Mandarin lines as sweet citrus, so the profile hangs together.
Terpene balance changes with the plant, the grow and the cure. A slow dry helps preserve the brighter citrus notes.
Mandarin Jack Herer effects
QCS describes an energized, happy and uplifting effect with a relaxed finish. Consumers of Jack Herer-type plants commonly say they feel clear, creative and sociable, which is why many choose them for daytime. Effects vary by person and dose.
Start low and wait before taking more. We make no medical claims.
How strong is Mandarin Jack Herer? THC content
The QCS page gives about 18 to 24% THC, and says it is based on the parent lines rather than a measured figure for this cross. CBD is listed as low. That is a moderate-to-strong range, and a reasonable expectation rather than a promise. THC depends on the grow, the dry and the cure.
If you want a guaranteed-strong option, compare it with our cannabis seeds over 25% THC.
Growing Mandarin Jack Herer: flowering time and yield
As an autoflower, Mandarin Jack Herer does not need a light-cycle change. QCS lists about 9 to 11 weeks from seed to harvest indoors and August outdoors. Estimated yield is about 300 to 450 g/m² indoors in good conditions and 200 to 450 g per plant outdoors. The outdoor range is wide, so the page suggests planning around the lower figure. These are parent-line estimates, not measured results for this cross.
The plant is medium in height. The page cites roughly 69 to 110 cm, but that range comes from Jack Herer Auto examples, so allow a little extra headroom. Its advice for growing: sow straight into the final pot, keep the medium damp but not soaked at about 22 to 25 degrees C, use gentle training and good airflow, and judge harvest by trichomes rather than the calendar.
Autoflowers are forgiving but still need attention, and local rules should be checked before you grow. The chart below shows seed to harvest, not flowering time alone.
What customers report
Mandarin Jack Herer has no customer reviews on our site yet, so there is nothing to summarize and we will not invent anything. For now:
- Specs: the details above come from the QCS product page, including its note that some numbers are parent-line estimates.
- Review it: if you grow it, the product page has a review form.
- Guarantees: 80% germination guarantee with replacements, and delivery guaranteed.
Is Mandarin Jack Herer right for you?
Choose Mandarin Jack Herer if you want a fast, sativa-leaning autoflower with citrus-and-pine character and an energetic, uplifting effect, and you are comfortable with estimates based on the parent lines.
Browse more in our autoflower seeds guide, or see all marijuana seeds.
Why grow Mandarin Jack Herer from Quebec Cannabis Seeds?
- Bred in Quebec by the original breeder. Quebec Cannabis Seeds (QCS) is the original breeder of Mandarin Jack Herer, one of our own QCS Originals, bred here since 2015 by a grower with 35+ years of experience.
- Guaranteed. 80% germination guarantee with replacements, and delivery guaranteed. If a pack under-performs, email us and we make it right.
- Free seeds with every order, and free shipping on orders over $200.
- Fast, discreet shipping. Ships from Quebec within 24 hours Monday to Friday in plain, unbranded packaging, to Canada (Canada Post) and to the USA (1–2 business days by Express).
- Real support. Every email answered within 24 hours.
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Mandarin Jack Herer: frequently asked questions
What is the Mandarin Jack Herer strain?
Mandarin Jack Herer is an original QCS feminized autoflower crossing Mandarin Auto with Jack Herer Auto, with a citrus, pine and incense profile.
Is Mandarin Jack Herer indica or sativa?
QCS lists it as sativa-leaning, about 65 to 70% sativa in style, with an energized, uplifting effect and a relaxed finish.
How strong is Mandarin Jack Herer?
QCS gives about 18 to 24% THC, based on the parent lines rather than a measured figure for this cross. CBD is low.
How long does Mandarin Jack Herer take to grow?
About 9 to 11 weeks from seed to harvest indoors, and it is ready outdoors in August. These are ranges, not promises.
How much does Mandarin Jack Herer yield?
About 300 to 450 g/m² indoors and 200 to 450 g per plant outdoors, estimated from the parent lines. Plan around the lower outdoor figure.
Is Mandarin Jack Herer easy to grow?
Autoflowers are forgiving, and this one is simple to train and flexible indoors or outdoors, but QCS gives no formal difficulty rating. Sow into the final pot and keep conditions steady.
What does Mandarin Jack Herer taste and smell like?
Citrus, spice, earthy and pine, with lemony haze and incense notes.
Where can I buy Mandarin Jack Herer seeds in Canada and the USA?
Mandarin Jack Herer Autoflower seeds are sold at Quebec Cannabis Seeds in packs of 5 feminized seeds, shipped from Quebec across Canada and to the USA, with germination and delivery guaranteed.
A note on the numbers in this article: harvest dates, flowering times and yields are ranges, not promises. They vary depending on growing conditions: the grower, the method and the season's weather. No strain is 100% mold resistant. How we set these numbers →
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About this article
Published by the Quebec Cannabis Seeds team. QCS was founded in 2015 by Trent LaPierre, a Quebec breeder with more than 35 years of hands-on growing experience. Genetics we bred ourselves are described from our own breeding work; when a strain comes from another breeder, we say so and credit them. How we work. Last updated: November 6, 2026.
Sources and further reading: Cannabis Act (Justice Laws, Government of Canada) · Cannabis Regulations (SOR/2018-144). Rules on cannabis seeds differ by province and state; check your local regulations before ordering.
