Portela by R-KIEM
A sativa-leaning cross of Icer × Jamaican Lambsbread, Portela — released by R-KIEM — shows up in a lot of tents for good reason. 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 Portela grows against.
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| Breeder | R-KIEM |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Flowering time | ±63 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Icer × Jamaican Lambsbread |
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Growing Portela: 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 Icer or Jamaican Lambsbread 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.
Portela FAQ
How long does Portela take to flower?
Portela 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 Portela an indica or a sativa?
Portela is listed as mostly sativa.
What are the parents of Portela?
Portela was bred from Icer × Jamaican Lambsbread by R-KIEM.
What environment does Portela 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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