Ortega by Mr. Nice
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Ortega, from breeder Mr. Nice, is an indica-leaning strain descended from Northern Lights Nr1 × Northern Lights Nr5. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 49 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Ortega grows against.
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| Breeder | Mr. Nice |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±49 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Northern Lights Nr1 × Northern Lights Nr5 |
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Growing Ortega: 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 Northern Lights Nr1 or Northern Lights Nr5 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.
Ortega FAQ
How long does Ortega take to flower?
Ortega typically flowers in around 49 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Ortega an indica or a sativa?
Ortega is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Ortega?
Ortega was bred from Northern Lights Nr1 × Northern Lights Nr5 by Mr. Nice.
What environment does Ortega 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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