El Chapo by Sour Genetics
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El Chapo, from breeder Sour Genetics, is a sativa-leaning strain descended from Sour Diesel IBL × Headbanger. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 70 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real El Chapo grows against.
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| Breeder | Sour Genetics |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Flowering time | ±70 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Sour Diesel IBL × Headbanger |
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Growing El Chapo: what to expect
As a sativa-leaning plant, plan for a big stretch after the flip (often 100–200%) — flip earlier than feels natural and keep training options ready. Sativa-leaning plants also generally prefer a lighter feed than heavy indicas. Growers familiar with Sour Diesel IBL or Headbanger 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.
El Chapo FAQ
How long does El Chapo take to flower?
El Chapo typically flowers in around 70 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is El Chapo an indica or a sativa?
El Chapo is listed as mostly sativa.
What are the parents of El Chapo?
El Chapo was bred from Sour Diesel IBL × Headbanger by Sour Genetics.
What environment does El Chapo 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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