Red Diesel by Goldenseed
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Growers reach for Red Diesel as a sativa-leaning option, a cross of California Indica × NYC Diesel out of Goldenseed. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 65 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 | Goldenseed |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Flowering time | ±65 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | California Indica × NYC Diesel |
| Descendants | Jack Diesel |
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Growing Red Diesel: what to expect
As a sativa-leaning plant, plan for a big stretch after the flip (often 100–200%) — flip earlier than feels natural and keep training options ready. Sativa-leaning plants also generally prefer a lighter feed than heavy indicas. Growers familiar with California Indica 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 65 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 mostly sativa.
What are the parents of Red Diesel?
Red Diesel was bred from California Indica × NYC Diesel by Goldenseed.
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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