Upstream by Delicatessen
Upstream lands on the sativa-leaning side of the spectrum, Delicatessen's take on the Lilly × Himalaya Gold line. 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 Upstream grows against.
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| Breeder | Delicatessen |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Lilly × Himalaya Gold |
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Growing Upstream: 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 Lilly or Himalaya Gold 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.
Upstream FAQ
How long does Upstream take to flower?
Upstream 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 Upstream an indica or a sativa?
Upstream is listed as mostly sativa.
What are the parents of Upstream?
Upstream was bred from Lilly × Himalaya Gold by Delicatessen.
What environment does Upstream 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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