
- Hardy hybrid bred for resin, flavour and dependable harvests.
Hercules
Hercules is an indica-leaning hybrid bred for resilience and resin production in temperate climates.
- Resin-rich buds suited to temperate gardens
- Compact indoors, robust outdoors
- Balanced, steady effects for evenings
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18-22% |
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0.5-1.5% |
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Atlas x Northern |
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Hybrid (Indica-leaning) |
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Intermediate |
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8-9 weeks |
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Medium to tall outdoors; compact indoors |
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Medium-high (350-450 g/m² indoors) |
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Earthy pine, Citrus zest, Spicy herbal |
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Feminised |
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Temperate, short outdoor growing season |
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Relaxed focus, Euphoric uplift, Gentle sedation |
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Indoor and outdoor |
About Hercules
Hercules is an indica-leaning hybrid developed for reliable performance in temperate regions. It produces dense, resinous buds with a pine-citrus flavour and steady, focused effects. Growers in the UK will value its resilience and predictable flowering of eight to nine weeks. With attention to airflow and timing, Hercules rewards careful cultivation with solid yields.
Hercules is a balanced hybrid with a slight indica bias suited to producing dense buds. The plant shows vigorous growth and a compact resinous structure.
THC levels generally sit between 18 and 22 percent, delivering clear psychoactive effects. The potency is satisfying without being overpowering for experienced users.
CBD content is low to moderate, around 0.5 to 1.5 percent. The strain is not a CBD specialist but offers some therapeutic balance.
Hercules descends from Atlas x Northern, lines chosen for resin and resilience. Those genetics contribute to a hardy plant that tolerates variable weather.
Seeds are supplied as Feminised and stable, not as autoflowering genetics. Growers favour Feminised seeds for predictable sex and consistent phenotypes.
Growing Hercules is intermediate and it copes with cool summers but needs careful timing during a short outdoor growing season. Regular inspection for pests and mould is important to achieve a good finish.
Flowering takes about eight to nine weeks under indoor conditions. Outdoors expect flowers to mature by late September if the season permits.
Yield is medium to high with proper feeding and training. Outdoor yields are best in sheltered sites away from persistent rain.
Plants reach a medium-tall stature outdoors with a sturdy central cola. Indoors they remain compact with robust side branching suitable for SCROG and LST.
Hercules performs reliably both indoors and outdoors in Hertfordshire when planned to avoid late autumn wetness. Outdoor specimens in Hertfordshire benefit from shelter and staking to support heavy buds.
In Hertfordshire Hercules must be scheduled around a short outdoor growing season to finish before persistent autumn rain. Select a sheltered, well-drained site to reduce mould risk during late-season damp.
The high is steady and focused with a clear uplift rather than jittery stimulation. Over time the effect settles into gentle physical relaxation.
The flavour profile combines earthy pine with bright citrus top notes. A lingering spicy herbal finish remains on the exhale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
A temperate indoor tent or a sheltered outdoor spot with good air circulation works best to limit humidity pockets and mould.
In most UK locations aim to harvest by late September to early October to avoid autumn rains that increase mould risk.
It has decent vigour but still needs routine preventive measures such as neem oil, sticky traps and careful pruning of lower foliage.
Low stress training and selective topping produce even canopies and improve light penetration to boost yield.
Moderate feeding with a balanced NPK schedule during veg and higher phosphorus and potassium in bloom yields best results.
Yes, its compact indoor habit responds well to SCROG and other space-saving techniques.
Ensure good airflow, prune excess foliage and consider a slight reduction in watering as flowering finishes to keep buds dryer.
Yes, organic soils, bat guano and kelp amendments produce strong terpene expression and work well with this strain.
It tolerates cool spells better than many strains but prolonged wet conditions still threaten bud rot and should be mitigated.
Search resources on high humidity cannabis cultivation for targeted strategies on ventilation, dehumidification and preventative care to protect your crop.
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