Willie Nelson by Gage Green
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A sativa-leaning cross of Willie Nelson, Willie Nelson — released by Gage Green — shows up in a lot of tents for good reason. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 100 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Willie Nelson grows against.
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| Breeder | Gage Green |
|---|---|
| Type | sativa |
| Flowering time | ±100 days |
| Environment | Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Willie Nelson |
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Growing Willie Nelson: 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 Willie Nelson 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.
Willie Nelson FAQ
How long does Willie Nelson take to flower?
Willie Nelson typically flowers in around 100 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Willie Nelson an indica or a sativa?
Willie Nelson is listed as sativa.
What are the parents of Willie Nelson?
Willie Nelson was bred from Willie Nelson by Gage Green.
What environment does Willie Nelson 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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