Melba by Inland Valley
Melba, from breeder Inland Valley, is an indica-leaning strain descended from Alien Orange Cookies × Black Cherry Soda. 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 Melba grows against.
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| Breeder | Inland Valley |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±63 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Alien Orange Cookies × Black Cherry Soda |
| Descendants | TDF aka The Farmers Daughter |
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Growing Melba: 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 Alien Orange Cookies or Black Cherry Soda 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.
Melba FAQ
How long does Melba take to flower?
Melba 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 Melba an indica or a sativa?
Melba is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Melba?
Melba was bred from Alien Orange Cookies × Black Cherry Soda by Inland Valley.
What environment does Melba 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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