Howard's Royal Kush by Red Scare
Howard's Royal Kush is an indica-leaning cannabis strain from Red Scare, bred by crossing Howard the Duck × Long Valley Royal Kush. 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 Howard's Royal Kush grows against.
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| Breeder | Red Scare |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±63 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Howard the Duck × Long Valley Royal Kush |
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Growing Howard's Royal Kush: 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 Howard the Duck or Long Valley Royal 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.
Howard's Royal Kush FAQ
How long does Howard's Royal Kush take to flower?
Howard's Royal Kush 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 Howard's Royal Kush an indica or a sativa?
Howard's Royal Kush is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Howard's Royal Kush?
Howard's Royal Kush was bred from Howard the Duck × Long Valley Royal Kush by Red Scare.
What environment does Howard's Royal Kush 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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