Velvet Hammer by GNSC
Bred by GNSC from Gorilla Glue 4 × Magnum Opus, Velvet Hammer is an indica-leaning cannabis variety. 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 Velvet Hammer grows against.
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| Breeder | GNSC |
|---|---|
| Type | indica/sativa |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Gorilla Glue 4 × Magnum Opus |
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Growing Velvet Hammer: 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 Gorilla Glue 4 or Magnum Opus 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.
Velvet Hammer FAQ
How long does Velvet Hammer take to flower?
Velvet Hammer 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 Velvet Hammer an indica or a sativa?
Velvet Hammer is listed as indica/sativa.
What are the parents of Velvet Hammer?
Velvet Hammer was bred from Gorilla Glue 4 × Magnum Opus by GNSC.
What environment does Velvet Hammer 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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