Merit Badge by South Fork
Merit Badge lands on the indica-leaning side of the spectrum, South Fork's take on the Girl Scout Cookies × Chemdog line. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 67 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Merit Badge grows against.
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| Breeder | South Fork |
|---|---|
| Type | indica/sativa |
| Flowering time | ±67 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Girl Scout Cookies × Chemdog |
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Growing Merit Badge: 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 Girl Scout Cookies or Chemdog 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.
Merit Badge FAQ
How long does Merit Badge take to flower?
Merit Badge typically flowers in around 67 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Merit Badge an indica or a sativa?
Merit Badge is listed as indica/sativa.
What are the parents of Merit Badge?
Merit Badge was bred from Girl Scout Cookies × Chemdog by South Fork.
What environment does Merit Badge 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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