Iron Cindy: The Metallic Sativa Queen
Iron Cindy: The Metallic Sativa Queen
Strain Overview
Type: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid
Breeder: Bodhi Seeds (Originally)
Lineage: Metal Haze (Dutch Flowers Cut) x Cinderella 99 (C99)
Market Status: The "Cult Classic"; Iron Cindy is not a strain you find in every dispensary, but it is a name spoken with reverence in breeding circles. Created by the legendary Bodhi Seeds, it was designed to solve a specific problem: How do you get the electric, psychedelic high of a classic 1970s Haze without waiting 16 weeks for it to flower? By crossing the rare "Metal Haze" cut with the lightning-fast Cinderella 99, Bodhi created a plant that delivers a soaring, racy Sativa high in a manageable timeframe. It is widely considered one of the best "Haze shortcuts" ever bred.
THC Content: 18% – 22% (Electric & Psychoactive)
Dominant Terpenes: Terpinolene, Limonene, Ocimene, Pinene
Key Effects: Racy Energy, Visual Brightness, Motivation, Creative Focus, Mild Paranoia (in high doses)
Iron Cindy is a strain for the Sativa purist who doesn't have the patience for pure Sativas.
It captures the essence of the "Old School"—that sharp, metallic, incense smell that defined the best Dutch weed of the 90s—and fuses it with the pineapple sweetness and rapid growth of the Brothers Grimm masterpiece, Cinderella 99. The result is a plant that smells like a battery dipped in pineapple juice and hits like a double shot of espresso.
History and Lineage: Taming the Metal
This strain is a collision of two very different eras of breeding.
The Mother (Metal Haze): A rare clone from the Dutch Flowers crew. It is a specific phenotype of Haze known for its "Metallic" terpene profile—a sharp, tinny, almost chemical smell—and its devastatingly trippy high. However, it was a nightmare to grow, stretching forever and taking months to finish.
The Father (Cinderella 99): The "Holy Grail" of indoor Sativas. Created by Mr. Soul (Brothers Grimm), C99 is famous for producing a soaring, clear Sativa high but flowering in just 8 weeks.
The Synthesis: By crossing these two, Bodhi created Iron Cindy. The C99 tamed the wild growth structure of the Metal Haze, reducing the flowering time significantly while preserving that rare, electric "Metal" high that Haze lovers crave.
Terpene Profile: Pineapples and Pennies
The aroma of Iron Cindy is aggressive. It lacks the soft, bakery notes of modern cookies strains. It is sharp and piercing.
Dominant Terpenes
Terpinolene (The Haze): The dominant note. It provides a complex herbal, floral, and citrus aroma that smells like turpentine or paint thinner (in a good way).
Ocimene (The Sweet): Adds a layer of tropical sweetness, specifically pineapple and mango, inherited from the C99.
Pinene (The Sharpness): Contributes to the metallic/pine scent that gives the strain its name.
Limonene (The Citrus): A background of sour lemon.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It smells of copper coins, pineapple syrup, ammonia, and haze. It is a very distinct "electric" smell.
The Smoke: Tart and spicy. It tastes of sour fruit, metal, and incense.
Strain Effects: The Searchlight
Iron Cindy is "Activity Weed." Do not smoke this if you plan to sleep.
The Experience
The Jolt: The onset is immediate. It feels like a light switch flipping on in your brain. You feel instantly awake and alert.
The Vision: Many users report a change in visual perception—colors look saturated, and lights look brighter. It is a psychedelic edge common in Haze strains.
The Motivation: It is the ultimate cleaning/working strain. You will feel a compulsion to do something.
The Edge: Because it is a racy Sativa, it can induce heart palpitations or paranoia in users with low tolerance or anxiety. It has zero "couch-lock."
Best For: Gym workouts, deep cleaning, artistic creation, hiking, and waking up without coffee.
Growing Iron Cindy: The Fast Haze
For a plant with such a soaring high, Iron Cindy is surprisingly manageable in the grow room.
Growth Structure
The Stretch: It is a Stretcher. Even with the C99 influence, the Haze genetics want to grow tall. Expect it to double or triple in size when flipped to flower.
The Time: This is the magic. It finishes flowering in 9 to 10 weeks (63–70 days). This is incredibly fast for a plant that smokes like a 14-week Haze.
The Yield: Moderate to High. It produces long, spear-shaped colas that are fox-tailed (spiraling structure).
The Smell: It is low-odor during veg but becomes pungent in late flower. The smell is sharp and chemical, so it cuts through carbon filters easily.
The Feeding: It prefers light feeding. Heavy nitrogen will cause it to leaf out and stretch even more.
Grower’s Tip: Iron Cindy thrives in a SCROG (Screen of Green). You need to control the height. Top the plant early and weave the branches through a net to create a wide canopy. This maximizes light to the lower bud sites and prevents the plant from hitting your grow light.
Final Verdict: The Electric Hybrid
Iron Cindy is a time capsule. It offers the modern grower a chance to experience the legendary "Metal Haze" high—a feeling of pure, electric consciousness—without the nightmare of growing a pure equatorial Sativa. It is aggressive, loud, and potent. If you are tired of Indicas that put you to sleep and want a strain that makes you feel like you can run through a brick wall, Iron Cindy is the iron throne you’ve been looking for.
You should choose Iron Cindy if:
You love Sativa energy.
You want "Trippy" visuals.
You enjoy Sharp/Citrus flavors.
You want Haze effects in 9 weeks.
Score: 9.5/10 (The Sativa Shortcut)