Vanilla Bay by Bean Drop
Growers reach for Vanilla Bay as an indica-leaning option, a cross of Unknown Strain × Bay 11 out of Bean Drop. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 67 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Vanilla Bay grows against.
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| Breeder | Bean Drop |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±67 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Unknown Strain × Bay 11 |
| Descendants | Better Made Cookies |
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Growing Vanilla Bay: 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 Unknown Strain or Bay 11 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.
Vanilla Bay FAQ
How long does Vanilla Bay take to flower?
Vanilla Bay typically flowers in around 67 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Vanilla Bay an indica or a sativa?
Vanilla Bay is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Vanilla Bay?
Vanilla Bay was bred from Unknown Strain × Bay 11 by Bean Drop.
What environment does Vanilla Bay 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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