Zap by Howe Farms

Zap strain photo
Type indica/sativaFlower ±75 daysCross Zamaldelica × Pakistan Valley

Bred by Howe Farms from Zamaldelica × Pakistan Valley, Zap is an indica-leaning cannabis variety. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 75 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Zap grows against.

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BreederHowe Farms
Typeindica/sativa
Flowering time±75 days
EnvironmentOutdoors, Greenhouse
LineageZamaldelica × Pakistan Valley

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Growing Zap: 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 Zamaldelica or Pakistan Valley 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.

Zap FAQ

How long does Zap take to flower?

Zap typically flowers in around 75 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.

Is Zap an indica or a sativa?

Zap is listed as indica/sativa.

What are the parents of Zap?

Zap was bred from Zamaldelica × Pakistan Valley by Howe Farms.

What environment does Zap 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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