Dankenstein by The Fire Department

Dankenstein strain photo
Type mostly indicaFlower ±60 daysCross Frankenstein × Rare Dankness Nr1

Dankenstein is an indica-leaning cannabis strain from The Fire Department, bred by crossing Frankenstein × Rare Dankness Nr1. 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 Dankenstein grows against.

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BreederThe Fire Department
Typemostly indica
Flowering time±60 days
EnvironmentOutdoors, Greenhouse
LineageFrankenstein × Rare Dankness Nr1

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Ancestry Pedigree

Frankenstein
Unknown or Legendary
Unknown Strain
Original Strains
Rare Dankness Nr1
Rare Dankness Seeds
Ghost OG
Clone Only Strains
OG Kush
Clone Only Strains
Triangle Kush
Clone Only Strains
OG Kush
Clone Only Strains
Thailand Sativa
Original Strains
Chem Dawg
Unknown or Legendary

Growing Dankenstein: 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 Frankenstein or Rare Dankness Nr1 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.

Dankenstein FAQ

How long does Dankenstein take to flower?

Dankenstein 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 Dankenstein an indica or a sativa?

Dankenstein is listed as mostly indica.

What are the parents of Dankenstein?

Dankenstein was bred from Frankenstein × Rare Dankness Nr1 by The Fire Department.

What environment does Dankenstein 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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