Short Ryder by Nirvana
Bred by Nirvana from Top 44 × Early Special, Short Ryder is an indica-leaning cannabis variety. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 60 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Short Ryder grows against.
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| Breeder | Nirvana |
|---|---|
| Type | ruderalis/indica |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Top 44 × Early Special |
| Descendants | White Widow Automatic, Easy Rider |
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Growing Short Ryder: 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 Top 44 or Early Special 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.
Short Ryder FAQ
How long does Short Ryder take to flower?
Short Ryder 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 Short Ryder an indica or a sativa?
Short Ryder is listed as ruderalis/indica.
What are the parents of Short Ryder?
Short Ryder was bred from Top 44 × Early Special by Nirvana.
What environment does Short Ryder 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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