Tangie (often a Sativa-dominant hybrid of California Orange and Skunk genetics) is highly praised for outdoor cultivation, especially in regions with a long, warm, and sunny climate, such as a Mediterranean environment.
Ideal Climate & Growth:
Climate: Thrives in warm, sunny climates with low humidity during the flowering phase. This is crucial for maximizing its potential.
Height & Structure: The plant grows tall (up to 1.9 meters or more) with a Sativa-like, lanky structure and long internodes. It will continue its vertical growth well into the first few weeks of flowering.
Space Requirement: Due to its height, growers need to account for ample vertical and lateral space.
Support: Staking, caging, or using a trellis is highly recommended to support the tall, heavy-yielding branches and prevent them from snapping under the weight of the dense, resinous buds.
Harvest & Yield:
Flowering Time: It has a relatively quick flowering period for a Sativa-dominant strain, typically finishing in 9 to 10 weeks.
Harvest Time (Northern Hemisphere): Outdoor harvest is generally ready from late September to early October.
Yield: It offers a very good to large yield potential outdoors, with some sources suggesting around 500–700 grams per plant under optimal conditions. The abundance of sunlight contributes to a higher yield compared to indoor cultivation.
Appearance & Aroma:
Buds: Produces dense, resin-coated buds with a frosty layer of trichomes and vivid orange pistils.
Aroma & Taste: The most distinctive feature is its intense and unmistakable citrus/tangerine aroma, complemented by sweet, fruity, and sometimes skunky undertones. The plant is incredibly aromatic, which is a key trait of the strain.
Cultivation Tips:
Feeding: Requires heavy feeding, particularly nitrogen during the vegetative phase, to support its vigorous growth.
Training: Techniques like Topping, Fimming, or using a Screen of Green (ScrOG) can be used early in the season to manage its height and create a bushier plant, improving light penetration and air circulation.
Soil: Growing in high-quality, rich soil is often recommended for the best flavor profile.