Zambia by Tropical Seeds Co.
Growers reach for Zambia as a sativa-leaning option, a cross of Zambian Copper out of Tropical Seeds Co.. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 85 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Zambia grows against.
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| Breeder | Tropical Seeds Co. |
|---|---|
| Type | sativa |
| Flowering time | ±85 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Zambian Copper |
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Growing Zambia: 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 Zambian Copper 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.
Zambia FAQ
How long does Zambia take to flower?
Zambia typically flowers in around 85 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Zambia an indica or a sativa?
Zambia is listed as sativa.
What are the parents of Zambia?
Zambia was bred from Zambian Copper by Tropical Seeds Co..
What environment does Zambia 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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