Original Diesel by Canadian Seed Lab
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Original Diesel is an indica-leaning cannabis strain from Canadian Seed Lab, bred by crossing Original Diesel × Nothern Lights. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 60 days after the flip to 12/12. Reported THC is 19% with CBD at 1.2%. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Original Diesel grows against.
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| Breeder | Canadian Seed Lab |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| THC | 19% |
| CBD | 1.2% |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Original Diesel × Nothern Lights |
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Growing Original Diesel: 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 Original Diesel or Nothern Lights 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.
Original Diesel FAQ
How long does Original Diesel take to flower?
Original Diesel typically flowers in around 60 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Original Diesel an indica or a sativa?
Original Diesel is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Original Diesel?
Original Diesel was bred from Original Diesel × Nothern Lights by Canadian Seed Lab.
How strong is Original Diesel?
Reported THC for Original Diesel is 19% and CBD 1.2%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.
What environment does Original Diesel 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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