Early Special by Nirvana
Bred by Nirvana from Russia Ruderalis × Indica, Early Special is an indica-leaning cannabis variety. 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 Early Special grows against.
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| Breeder | Nirvana |
|---|---|
| Type | ruderalis/indica |
| Flowering time | ±63 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Russia Ruderalis × Indica |
| Descendants | Short Ryder |
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Growing Early Special: 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 Russia Ruderalis or Indica 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 Special FAQ
How long does Early Special take to flower?
Early Special 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 Early Special an indica or a sativa?
Early Special is listed as ruderalis/indica.
What are the parents of Early Special?
Early Special was bred from Russia Ruderalis × Indica by Nirvana.
What environment does Early Special 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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