Tortuga by Pilchards
Growers reach for Tortuga as a sativa-leaning option, a cross of Cinderella 99 2016 out of Pilchards. 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 Tortuga grows against.
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| Breeder | Pilchards |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Flowering time | ±56 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Cinderella 99 2016 |
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Growing Tortuga: what to expect
As a sativa-leaning plant, plan for a big stretch after the flip (often 100–200%) — flip earlier than feels natural and keep training options ready. Sativa-leaning plants also generally prefer a lighter feed than heavy indicas. Growers familiar with Cinderella 99 2016 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.
Tortuga FAQ
How long does Tortuga take to flower?
Tortuga 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 Tortuga an indica or a sativa?
Tortuga is listed as mostly sativa.
What are the parents of Tortuga?
Tortuga was bred from Cinderella 99 2016 by Pilchards.
What environment does Tortuga 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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