Sour 2018 by Top Dawg
A hybrid cross of NYC Chem × Sour Diesel, Sour 2018 — released by Top Dawg — shows up in a lot of tents for good reason. 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 Sour 2018 grows against.
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| Breeder | Top Dawg |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | NYC Chem × Sour Diesel |
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Growing Sour 2018: what to expect
As a hybrid, expect a moderate stretch after the flip (around 100%) — but watch the plant, not the label: phenotypes within Sour 2018 can lean either direction. Growers familiar with NYC Chem or Sour Diesel 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.
Sour 2018 FAQ
How long does Sour 2018 take to flower?
Sour 2018 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 Sour 2018 an indica or a sativa?
The breeder doesn't specify — treat it as a hybrid and read the plant.
What are the parents of Sour 2018?
Sour 2018 was bred from NYC Chem × Sour Diesel by Top Dawg.
What environment does Sour 2018 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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