King Congo by Tropical Seeds Co.
Bred by Tropical Seeds Co. from Congo Pointe Noire × Ciskei, King Congo is a sativa-leaning cannabis variety. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 70 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real King Congo grows against.
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| Breeder | Tropical Seeds Co. |
|---|---|
| Type | sativa |
| Flowering time | ±70 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Congo Pointe Noire × Ciskei |
| Descendants | King Congo V4 |
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Growing King Congo: 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 Congo Pointe Noire or Ciskei 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.
King Congo FAQ
How long does King Congo take to flower?
King Congo typically flowers in around 70 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is King Congo an indica or a sativa?
King Congo is listed as sativa.
What are the parents of King Congo?
King Congo was bred from Congo Pointe Noire × Ciskei by Tropical Seeds Co..
What environment does King Congo 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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