Red Diesel by Barneys Farm
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Red Diesel, from breeder Barneys Farm, is an indica-leaning strain descended from Californian Orange Bud × NYC Diesel. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 70 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Red Diesel grows against.
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| Breeder | Barneys Farm |
|---|---|
| Type | indica/sativa |
| Flowering time | ±70 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Californian Orange Bud × NYC Diesel |
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Growing Red 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 Californian Orange Bud or NYC Diesel 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.
Red Diesel FAQ
How long does Red Diesel take to flower?
Red Diesel typically flowers in around 70 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Red Diesel an indica or a sativa?
Red Diesel is listed as indica/sativa.
What are the parents of Red Diesel?
Red Diesel was bred from Californian Orange Bud × NYC Diesel by Barneys Farm.
What environment does Red 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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