El Chapo by The Plug
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El Chapo, from breeder The Plug, is an indica-leaning strain descended from El Chapo. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 67 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 | The Plug |
|---|---|
| Type | indica/sativa |
| Flowering time | ±67 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | El Chapo |
| Descendants | El Chapo, El Chapos Cheese, Chupete XL |
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Growing El Chapo: 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 El Chapo 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 67 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 indica/sativa.
What are the parents of El Chapo?
El Chapo was bred from El Chapo by The Plug.
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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