Rick James by Taylormade Selections
Growers reach for Rick James as an indica-leaning option, a cross of Buffalo Biesel × Tranquil Elephantizer out of Taylormade Selections. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 68 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Rick James grows against.
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| Breeder | Taylormade Selections |
|---|---|
| Type | indica |
| Flowering time | ±68 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Buffalo Biesel × Tranquil Elephantizer |
| Descendants | Baboon Lemon, Nickel City Kush, Buffalo Biesel BX, Caviar Lime |
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Growing Rick James: 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 Buffalo Biesel or Tranquil Elephantizer 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.
Rick James FAQ
How long does Rick James take to flower?
Rick James typically flowers in around 68 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Rick James an indica or a sativa?
Rick James is listed as indica.
What are the parents of Rick James?
Rick James was bred from Buffalo Biesel × Tranquil Elephantizer by Taylormade Selections.
What environment does Rick James 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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