Nebula by Paradise Seeds
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Nebula has been an absolute staple in European grow rooms since Paradise Seeds dropped it back in '96. Known by the old heads as Starcloud because the buds look like they're coated in a galaxy of shimmering trichomes, it's a legendary 60/40 sativa hybrid. The exact lineage is a closely guarded secret, though rumors always point to a mix of Afghan Skunk and maybe some American Haze or Master Widow. Whatever the mix, it has stood the test of time, racking up cups and keeping commercial growers happy for decades.
If you run a Sea of Green setup, Nebula is an absolute workhorse. It stays squat and manageable indoors, usually hovering around 3 to 4 feet tall, but throw it outside in the sun and it’ll easily double that. Flowering takes about 60 to 65 days, and it consistently dumps weight, yielding heavily under good lights. The guys on the forums always preach patience with her, warning rookies not to chop early. You really need to let her fully mature to get that heavy, resinous bag appeal and maximum effect.
Crack open a properly cured bud and you're hit with a heavy, honey-sweet scent backed by subtle, fruity citrus tones. The smoke is incredibly smooth and delivers a soaring, energetic high that gets the creative juices flowing. Push the dose, though, and it takes on a surprisingly trippy, psychedelic edge that will have you staring at the wall. It’s that perfect balance of a clear-headed sativa buzz with enough baseline indica to keep your feet planted on the floor.
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| Breeder | Paradise Seeds |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Mostly Sativa |
| Descendants | Colombian Jack, Nebula II CBD, Space Grape, Blue Nebula, Nebulosa, Starburst, Space Monster, LOL |
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Growing Nebula: 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 Mostly Sativa 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.
Nebula FAQ
How long does Nebula take to flower?
Nebula typically flowers in around 60 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Nebula an indica or a sativa?
Nebula is listed as mostly sativa.
What are the parents of Nebula?
Nebula was bred from Mostly Sativa by Paradise Seeds.
What environment does Nebula 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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