Special Needs by Holy Smoke Seeds
A indica-leaning cross of The OX × Guide Dawg, Special Needs — released by Holy Smoke Seeds — shows up in a lot of tents for good reason. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 56 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Special Needs grows against.
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| Breeder | Holy Smoke Seeds |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±56 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | The OX × Guide Dawg |
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Growing Special Needs: 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 The OX or Guide Dawg 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.
Special Needs FAQ
How long does Special Needs take to flower?
Special Needs 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 Special Needs an indica or a sativa?
Special Needs is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Special Needs?
Special Needs was bred from The OX × Guide Dawg by Holy Smoke Seeds.
What environment does Special Needs 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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