Heavy Metal by NW Roots
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A indica-leaning cross of Heavy Duty Fruity × Alien Kush F2, Heavy Metal — released by NW Roots — shows up in a lot of tents for good reason. 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 Heavy Metal grows against.
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| Breeder | NW Roots |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±53 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Heavy Duty Fruity × Alien Kush F2 |
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Growing Heavy Metal: 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 Heavy Duty Fruity or Alien Kush F2 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.
Heavy Metal FAQ
How long does Heavy Metal take to flower?
Heavy Metal 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 Heavy Metal an indica or a sativa?
Heavy Metal is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Heavy Metal?
Heavy Metal was bred from Heavy Duty Fruity × Alien Kush F2 by NW Roots.
What environment does Heavy Metal 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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