Black Gold by Cream of the Crop
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Black Gold is an indica-leaning cannabis strain from Cream of the Crop, bred by crossing Maple Leaf Indica × India Indica. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 60 days after the flip to 12/12. Reported THC is 18%. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Black Gold grows against.
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| Breeder | Cream of the Crop |
|---|---|
| Type | ruderalis/indica |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| THC | 18% |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Maple Leaf Indica × India Indica |
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Growing Black Gold: 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 Maple Leaf Indica or India 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.
Black Gold FAQ
How long does Black Gold take to flower?
Black Gold typically flowers in around 60 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Black Gold an indica or a sativa?
Black Gold is listed as ruderalis/indica.
What are the parents of Black Gold?
Black Gold was bred from Maple Leaf Indica × India Indica by Cream of the Crop.
How strong is Black Gold?
Reported THC for Black Gold is 18%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.
What environment does Black Gold 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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