Hardcore by Secret Valley
Growers reach for Hardcore as an indica-leaning option, a cross of Big Bud × Blueberry out of Secret Valley. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 53 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Hardcore grows against.
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| Breeder | Secret Valley |
|---|---|
| Type | indica/sativa |
| Flowering time | ±53 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Big Bud × Blueberry |
| Descendants | Sour Jade, Russian Creme |
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Growing Hardcore: 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 Big Bud or Blueberry 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.
Hardcore FAQ
How long does Hardcore take to flower?
Hardcore typically flowers in around 53 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Hardcore an indica or a sativa?
Hardcore is listed as indica/sativa.
What are the parents of Hardcore?
Hardcore was bred from Big Bud × Blueberry by Secret Valley.
What environment does Hardcore 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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