Bird's The Word by ShortSleeve
A indica-leaning cross of Gelato × Jailbird TK, Bird's The Word — released by ShortSleeve — shows up in a lot of tents for good reason. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 70 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Bird's The Word grows against.
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| Breeder | ShortSleeve |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±70 days |
| Environment | Indoors |
| Lineage | Gelato × Jailbird TK |
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Growing Bird's The Word: 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 Gelato or Jailbird TK 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.
Bird's The Word FAQ
How long does Bird's The Word take to flower?
Bird's The Word typically flowers in around 70 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Bird's The Word an indica or a sativa?
Bird's The Word is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Bird's The Word?
Bird's The Word was bred from Gelato × Jailbird TK by ShortSleeve.
What environment does Bird's The Word 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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