Malawi Black by ScareCrow Seeds
Malawi Black, from breeder ScareCrow Seeds, is a sativa-leaning strain descended from Africa Sativa × Colombian Black. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 84 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Malawi Black grows against.
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| Breeder | ScareCrow Seeds |
|---|---|
| Type | sativa |
| Flowering time | ±84 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Africa Sativa × Colombian Black |
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Growing Malawi Black: 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 Africa Sativa or Colombian Black 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.
Malawi Black FAQ
How long does Malawi Black take to flower?
Malawi Black typically flowers in around 84 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Malawi Black an indica or a sativa?
Malawi Black is listed as sativa.
What are the parents of Malawi Black?
Malawi Black was bred from Africa Sativa × Colombian Black by ScareCrow Seeds.
What environment does Malawi Black 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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