Epic by Acumen Genetics

Epic strain photo
Type 75% Sativa / 25% IndicaFlower ±65 daysCross AK47 × SAGE

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Epic lands on the indica-leaning side of the spectrum, Acumen Genetics's take on the AK47 × SAGE line. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 65 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Epic grows against.

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BreederAcumen Genetics
Type75% Sativa / 25% Indica
Flowering time±65 days
EnvironmentOutdoors
LineageAK47 × SAGE

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Ancestry Pedigree

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Colombia Sativa
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Mexico Sativa
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Thailand Sativa
Original Strains
Afghanistan Indica
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SAGE
TH Seeds
Haze
Unknown or Legendary
Mexico Sativa
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Colombia Sativa
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Thailand Sativa
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India Sativa
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Afghanistan Indica
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Growing Epic: 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 AK47 or SAGE 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.

Epic FAQ

How long does Epic take to flower?

Epic typically flowers in around 65 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.

Is Epic an indica or a sativa?

Epic is listed as 75% Sativa / 25% Indica.

What are the parents of Epic?

Epic was bred from AK47 × SAGE by Acumen Genetics.

What environment does Epic 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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