Empire Apples by Alien Genetics
Growers reach for Empire Apples as an indica-leaning option, a cross of Skywalker OG × Sour Apple IBL out of Alien Genetics. 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 Empire Apples grows against.
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| Breeder | Alien Genetics |
|---|---|
| Type | indica/sativa |
| Flowering time | ±67 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Skywalker OG × Sour Apple IBL |
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Growing Empire Apples: 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 Skywalker OG or Sour Apple IBL 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.
Empire Apples FAQ
How long does Empire Apples take to flower?
Empire Apples 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 Empire Apples an indica or a sativa?
Empire Apples is listed as indica/sativa.
What are the parents of Empire Apples?
Empire Apples was bred from Skywalker OG × Sour Apple IBL by Alien Genetics.
What environment does Empire Apples 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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