Russian AssassinStrain, Effects, Genetics, Grow Guide & Where to Buy
Among the strains American growers consistently come back to, Russian Assassin sits near the top of the list, but the data behind the hype is what holds growers' attention. It is a balanced hybrid (58% indica / 42% sativa) testing at roughly 18% THC, with a flowering window of 50-60 days under a 12/12 photoperiod. On this page we cover the effects, the lineage, the grow profile, and where to buy Russian Assassin seeds in the United States.
Russian Assassin Quick Stats
THC
18%
Indica
58%
Sativa
42%
Autoflower
No
Flowering
50-60 days
Difficulty
intermediate
Indoor Yield
up to 200 g/m2
Outdoor Yield
up to 250 g/plant
Plant Height
Short
Russian AssassinEffects & Experience
Reported effects center on relaxed, happy, euphoric. Russian Assassin pulls toward a balanced state where neither head nor body dominates, a profile that holds up across phenotypes when the seeds are grown to their potential.
Growing Russian Assassin
Growing Russian Assassin fits outdoor growers with at least 130 frost-free days; the balanced structure handles both heat and cool nights. Russian Assassin is photoperiod, which means you control when it flowers by switching from 18/6 (vegetative) to 12/12 (flowering). Most indoor growers veg for 4-6 weeks before the flip. Indoor yields land around up to 200 g/m2 under quality LED, and outdoor plants given full sun and 5-7 gallon containers reliably produce up to 250 g/plant. Expected plant height is Short, with intermediate cultivation difficulty. Practical tips that move the needle: apply low-stress training in week 2 of veg, bend the main stem horizontally and tie down to expose lower nodes; and defoliate strategically on day 21 of flower; remove fan leaves blocking interior bud sites without stripping the plant. The most common challenge growers report is calcium and magnesium supplementation under bright LED lighting; cal-mag at 2-3 mL/gal from week 2 prevents the most common deficiency.
Russian AssassinLineage & Genetics
Russian Assassin is offered in the Royal King Seeds catalog. Read the description on this page as a general profile rather than a guarantee of your specific pack; expect some phenotype variation between packs.
Where to Buy Russian Assassin Seeds in the USA
Russian Assassin seeds ship from Royal King Seeds from within the United States. Estimated delivery is approximately 5-7 business days; actual timing varies by destination and carrier.
Russian Assassin FAQ
Is Russian Assassin indica or sativa?+
Russian Assassin is a balanced hybrid with a 58% indica / 42% sativa split. The effects lean balanced, neither dominantly head nor body.
How long does Russian Assassin take to flower?+
Russian Assassin flowers in 50-60 days once you flip to 12/12 light cycle. Outdoor harvest typically lands in late September to mid-October across most US zones.
What is the THC content of Russian Assassin?+
Russian Assassin tests at approximately 18% THC when grown to its potential. Real-world numbers depend on grow conditions, harvest timing, and curing, well-grown phenotypes can land at the high end of that range, while poorly cured flower tests lower.
Is Russian Assassin good for beginner growers?+
Russian Assassin is rated intermediate difficulty. Photoperiod genetics give you control over plant size and harvest timing, which means a bit more responsibility for getting the schedule right. Most growers with one harvest behind them handle this strain without difficulty.
Where can I buy Russian Assassin seeds in the USA?+
Royal King Seeds ships Russian Assassin seeds from within the United States, with estimated delivery in approximately 5-7 business days. The product page is at https://royalkingseeds.us/russian-assassin-feminized.