Big Apple by Alpha Genetics

Big Apple strain photo
Type 50% Sativa, 50% IndicaFlower ±63 daysTHC 20%Cross Mexico Sativa × Afghanistan Indica

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A indica-leaning cross of Mexico Sativa × Afghanistan Indica, Big Apple — released by Alpha Genetics — shows up in a lot of tents for good reason. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 63 days after the flip to 12/12. Reported THC is 20%. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Big Apple grows against.

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BreederAlpha Genetics
Type50% Sativa, 50% Indica
Flowering time±63 days
THC20%
EnvironmentOutdoors, Greenhouse
LineageMexico Sativa × Afghanistan Indica

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Ancestry Pedigree

Mexico Sativa
Original Strains
Afghanistan Indica
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Growing Big Apple: what to expect

As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Mexico Sativa or Afghanistan Indica will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.

Big Apple FAQ

How long does Big Apple take to flower?

Big Apple typically flowers in around 63 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.

Is Big Apple an indica or a sativa?

Big Apple is listed as 50% Sativa, 50% Indica.

What are the parents of Big Apple?

Big Apple was bred from Mexico Sativa × Afghanistan Indica by Alpha Genetics.

How strong is Big Apple?

Reported THC for Big Apple is 20%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.

What environment does Big Apple like?

Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.

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