Early Bud by Nirvana
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A indica-leaning cross of Indica Sativa, Early Bud — released by Nirvana — shows up in a lot of tents for good reason. 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 Early Bud grows against.
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| Breeder | Nirvana |
|---|---|
| Type | indica/sativa |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Indica Sativa |
| Descendants | Early Bud Bonsai |
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Growing Early Bud: 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 Indica Sativa 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.
Early Bud FAQ
How long does Early Bud take to flower?
Early Bud 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 Early Bud an indica or a sativa?
Early Bud is listed as indica/sativa.
What are the parents of Early Bud?
Early Bud was bred from Indica Sativa by Nirvana.
What environment does Early Bud 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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