Hercules by Colorado Seed
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Growers reach for Hercules as a sativa-leaning option, a cross of The Fork × Gupta Kush out of Colorado Seed. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 63 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Hercules grows against.
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| Breeder | Colorado Seed |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Flowering time | ±63 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | The Fork × Gupta Kush |
| Descendants | Uncut Gems, Hercules #3 BX, Gala CBD, Mad Gorilla |
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Growing Hercules: what to expect
As a sativa-leaning plant, plan for a big stretch after the flip (often 100–200%) — flip earlier than feels natural and keep training options ready. Sativa-leaning plants also generally prefer a lighter feed than heavy indicas. Growers familiar with The Fork or Gupta Kush 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.
Hercules FAQ
How long does Hercules take to flower?
Hercules typically flowers in around 63 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Hercules an indica or a sativa?
Hercules is listed as mostly sativa.
What are the parents of Hercules?
Hercules was bred from The Fork × Gupta Kush by Colorado Seed.
What environment does Hercules 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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