Red Russian XXL - Everything you need to know about it

Red Russian XXL is a beautiful strain that yields pretty powerful buds. Its ancestors are some of the most popular strains, such as White Widow, AK-47, the ancient Afghani indica and many more. Those provided this super potent strain that provides amazing effects.

Is Red Russian XXL feminized seed?

Yes, all of our seeds are feminized. Feminized seeds are 99.9 % sure to develop into female plants. Female plants are more popular because they produce THC rich buds. If female plants come in contact with male plants, the buds will contain seeds and less cannabinoids.

What is the difference between photoperiod and autoflowering Red Russian XXL seed?

The main difference between those is that photoperiod Red Russian XXL will need change in lighting schedule, to switch to the flowering phase. Meanwhile, the autoflowering strain will do that on its own, based on its age.

The photoperiod Red Russian XXL is more distinct indica, than autoflowering version. That is because it has been mixed with ruderalis strain, that has contributed a fair amount of sativa genetics.

The autoflowering Red Russian XXL strain is smaller, more discreet and provides quick results, that are pretty similar to the photoperiod Red Russian XXL version. The growers have reported that autoflowering version is super sturdy and resistant. Even though it grows smaller in size, it provides a pretty impressive yield, with high THC percentage.

Photoperiod version of Red Russian XXL is bigger, takes more time to deliver yield and needs a little bit more care. But at the end, yield is usually a lot bigger. Another advantage that photoperiod Red Russian XXL offers, is its ability to be cloned.

Red Russian XXL strain characteristics

Red Russian XXLs family tree

As mentioned in the beginning, the family tree of Red Russian consists of many popular and legendary strains. Its ancient ancestors are Brazil, Mexican, Thai and Colombian sativa, and of course, Afghani indica, that took the wheel, and made this strain mostly indica. From those strains, White Widow and our AK-77V were crossed, and that resulted in White Russian. AK-77V, has its roots in the popular AK-47. White Russian was then improved, and so was our Red Russian XXL born.

The final mix to get the autoflowering strain, was between the photoperiod version of Red Russian XXL and the Lowryder #2. Red Russian XXL autoflowering strain has even more complicated family tree, thanks to Lowryder #2. It contains #1, #2 and #5 Northern Lights, #1 Skunk, Mexican Haze, Mexico ruderalis, Silver Pearl, Santa Maria and many more. Those strains mainly contributed the sativa genes into this originally mainly indica strain.

How to grow photoperiod Red Russian XXL?

Start by germinating the seed. This takes anywhere from 3 to 10 days. When the seedling develops a few leaves, the vegetative stage begins. This occurs after around 3 weeks. In vegetative phase, the ideal temperature is around 22 to 26 ^oC. The relative humidity should be around 40 to 60 %, but still make sure to provide good airflow. The ideal lighting schedule in this phase is around 18 hours of light and hours of darkness. This schedule is friendly to your plant, and your wallet. But if you want to experiment, you can always use a different one. Make sure to provide the nutrients as needed and to water the plant enough. Still, watch out for over watering. To avoid that, choose a pot with good drainage. You can also check it out on growdiaries.

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In flowering stage, the ideal temperature is between 18 to 26 ^oC and relative humidity around 40 to 50 %. The ideal lighting schedule is 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness per day. In this stage, the plants usually need higher dosage of nutrients. Water the plants according to its needs.

It will finish the flowering phase in 8 to 9 weeks when grown indoors, and in October, when grown outdoors. Indoor, you can expect from 550 to 750 grams of buds per square meter. Outdoors, a single plant can produce anywhere from 400 to 700 grams.

How to grow autoflowering Red Russian XXL?

After germination and the development of seedling, the vegetation phase occurs, around 3 weeks after planting. New leaves and branches will appear, making a base for the flowers. After 5 weeks of planting, the autoflowering strains usually begin their flowering stage. All of the main requirements are similar to the photoperiod strains, they just reach their life stages much earlier. 

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Indoors, the flowering period ends after 7 to 8 weeks after planting the seed and produces up to 450 grams per square meter. Outdoors, the plant is ready to be harvested after 10 to 11 weeks and produce from 50 to 200 grams per plant.

What is the genotype of Red Russian XXL?

The genotype of photoperiod is mainly indica. The genotype of autoflowering version is a mixture between sativa, indica and ruderalis.

What kind of effects does Red Russian XXL provide?

Because it is mostly indica with high THC percentage, you can expect a strong body high. It will leave you relaxed, euphoric sleepy and hungry. The autoflowering version also provides a few sativa effects, making you relaxed, euphoric, and happy.

What kind of aromas does Red Russian XXL have?

The aroma of this strain reminds of diesel, and it is earthy and pungent.

How much CBD and THC does Red Russian XXL contain?

Both versions contain a very high amount of THC – around 21 %. Both also contain a medium amount of CBD.

Photoperiod or autoflowering Red Russian XXL – which one is for me?

It all depends on your preferences and experience. If you are a beginner, who is searching for a plant that will give quick, fast, but still super strong buds – go for the autoflowering version. But if you have enough time, place, and want a bigger yield, you cannot go wrong with the photoperiod version. Keep in mind that photoperiod versions need a lot more time to finish, therefore more problems might occur. So, if you do not have a lot of experience, you will need to learn a few things. But in the end the yield is huge and super potent, so it is definitely worth it. 

In the end, both versions develop into a majestic plants, that provide an amazing yield, with interesting aroma and effects. Which version are you picking? Tell us in the comments below.

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