Tropa de Elite by Maconha Seeds
Growers reach for Tropa de Elite as a sativa-leaning option, a cross of Magnum × Ruderalis out of Maconha Seeds. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 70 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Tropa de Elite grows against.
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| Breeder | Maconha Seeds |
|---|---|
| Type | ruderalis/sativa |
| Flowering time | ±70 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Magnum × Ruderalis |
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Growing Tropa de Elite: 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 Magnum or Ruderalis 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.
Tropa de Elite FAQ
How long does Tropa de Elite take to flower?
Tropa de Elite typically flowers in around 70 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Tropa de Elite an indica or a sativa?
Tropa de Elite is listed as ruderalis/sativa.
What are the parents of Tropa de Elite?
Tropa de Elite was bred from Magnum × Ruderalis by Maconha Seeds.
What environment does Tropa de Elite 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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