Blue Contra by Red Scare
Bred by Red Scare from Iran Indica × Whitaker Blues, Blue Contra is an indica-leaning cannabis variety. 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 Blue Contra grows against.
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| Breeder | Red Scare |
|---|---|
| Type | indica |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Iran Indica × Whitaker Blues |
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Growing Blue Contra: 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 Iran Indica or Whitaker Blues 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.
Blue Contra FAQ
How long does Blue Contra take to flower?
Blue Contra 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 Blue Contra an indica or a sativa?
Blue Contra is listed as indica.
What are the parents of Blue Contra?
Blue Contra was bred from Iran Indica × Whitaker Blues by Red Scare.
What environment does Blue Contra 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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