Crimson Quack by Red Scare
Crimson Quack lands on the indica-leaning side of the spectrum, Red Scare's take on the Howard the Duck × Redwood Kush line. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 63 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Crimson Quack grows against.
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| Breeder | Red Scare |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±63 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Howard the Duck × Redwood Kush |
| Descendants | Peanut Butter and Quackers |
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Growing Crimson Quack: 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 Howard the Duck or Redwood Kush 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.
Crimson Quack FAQ
How long does Crimson Quack take to flower?
Crimson Quack typically flowers in around 63 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Crimson Quack an indica or a sativa?
Crimson Quack is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Crimson Quack?
Crimson Quack was bred from Howard the Duck × Redwood Kush by Red Scare.
What environment does Crimson Quack 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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