Sour Sapphire by Black Leaf
A hybrid cross of GMO Cookies × Dirty Sprite, Sour Sapphire — released by Black Leaf — shows up in a lot of tents for good reason. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 61 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Sour Sapphire grows against.
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| Breeder | Black Leaf |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | ±61 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | GMO Cookies × Dirty Sprite |
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Growing Sour Sapphire: 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 Sapphire can lean either direction. Growers familiar with GMO Cookies or Dirty Sprite 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 Sapphire FAQ
How long does Sour Sapphire take to flower?
Sour Sapphire typically flowers in around 61 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Sour Sapphire 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 Sapphire?
Sour Sapphire was bred from GMO Cookies × Dirty Sprite by Black Leaf.
What environment does Sour Sapphire 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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