Romulan by Federation Seeds
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The history of Romulan is basically West Coast cannabis folklore at this point, surrounded by massive forum debates and half-remembered stories. The general consensus points to Mendocino Joe (or Romulan Joe) bringing a select cut from the old Sacred Seeds circle in California up to Vancouver Island in the 1980s. Supposedly, it started as a project by Korean War vets who mashed up some Thai, Mexican, and Colombian landraces with a heavy Afghani. But the version that totally dominated the "BC Bud" era of the late 90s came directly from Federation Seed Company.
Federation knew they had something special with the original Romulan clone, but they needed it in seed form. So they took the clone and crossed it with a White Rhino male, backcrossing it multiple times to stabilize the line. And man, did it work. That Federation version shifted the plant from a lanky, piney sativa-leaner into the compact, grape-scented indica powerhouse everyone associates with the name today. If you ran seeds back then, you were popping this exact White-crossed line. It was short, ridiculously frosty, and smelled like sour grape funk and old earth.
Growing the Federation cut requires a bit of finesse. She can be pretty sensitive to heavy feeding, so you have to dial back the nutrients and watch your lights. But if you treat her right, she finishes with dense, purple-tinged nuggets that produce some of the best water hash on the planet. Recently, guys like Jake from Romulan Genetics have been digging into the original family vaults to release the un-crossed, pine-dominant versions. Still, for a massive chunk of the old-school growing community, that fruity, narcotic Federation cross is the definitive Romulan experience.
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Growing Romulan: 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 Romulan 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.
Romulan FAQ
How long does Romulan take to flower?
Romulan typically flowers in around 56 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Romulan an indica or a sativa?
Romulan is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Romulan?
Romulan was bred from Romulan by Federation Seeds.
What environment does Romulan 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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