Black Sapphire by Bio Vortex

Type indica/sativaFlower ±60 daysCross Sapphire Scout × Black D O G

Black Sapphire, from breeder Bio Vortex, is an indica-leaning strain descended from Sapphire Scout × Black D O G. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 60 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Black Sapphire grows against.

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BreederBio Vortex
Typeindica/sativa
Flowering time±60 days
EnvironmentOutdoors
LineageSapphire Scout × Black D O G

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Ancestry Pedigree

Sapphire Scout
Humboldt Seed Organisation
Girl Scout Cookies
Clone Only Strains
F1 Durban
Unknown or Legendary
F1
Unknown or Legendary
Unknown Strain
Original Strains
Durban Poison
Unknown or Legendary
South Africa Sativa
Original Strains
OG Kush
Clone Only Strains
True OG
Unknown or Legendary
Indica
Original Strains
Black D O G
Humboldt Seed Organisation

Growing Black Sapphire: 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 Sapphire Scout or Black D O G 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 Sapphire FAQ

How long does Black Sapphire take to flower?

Black Sapphire 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 Sapphire an indica or a sativa?

Black Sapphire is listed as indica/sativa.

What are the parents of Black Sapphire?

Black Sapphire was bred from Sapphire Scout × Black D O G by Bio Vortex.

What environment does Black Sapphire 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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