Vortex by SubCool
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Vortex, from breeder SubCool, is a sativa-leaning strain descended from Apollo 13 × Space Queen. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 50 days after the flip to 12/12. Reported THC is 16.75% with CBD at 0.20%. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Vortex grows against.
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| Breeder | SubCool |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Flowering time | ±50 days |
| THC | 16.75% |
| CBD | 0.20% |
| Environment | Indoors |
| Lineage | Apollo 13 × Space Queen |
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Growing Vortex: 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 Apollo 13 or Space Queen 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.
Vortex FAQ
How long does Vortex take to flower?
Vortex typically flowers in around 50 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Vortex an indica or a sativa?
Vortex is listed as mostly sativa.
What are the parents of Vortex?
Vortex was bred from Apollo 13 × Space Queen by SubCool.
How strong is Vortex?
Reported THC for Vortex is 16.75% and CBD 0.20%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.
What environment does Vortex 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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