Close Encounters by Mogwai Genetics
A indica-leaning cross of OZ Kush × Alien Life Form, Close Encounters — released by Mogwai Genetics — shows up in a lot of tents for good reason. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 75 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Close Encounters grows against.
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| Breeder | Mogwai Genetics |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±75 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | OZ Kush × Alien Life Form |
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Growing Close Encounters: 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 OZ Kush or Alien Life Form 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.
Close Encounters FAQ
How long does Close Encounters take to flower?
Close Encounters typically flowers in around 75 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Close Encounters an indica or a sativa?
Close Encounters is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Close Encounters?
Close Encounters was bred from OZ Kush × Alien Life Form by Mogwai Genetics.
What environment does Close Encounters 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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