The Sour Diesel strain is a 70/30 Sativa Dominant Hybrid whose true origin remains locked in the Dark Ages of cannabis prohibition. Sour diesel was first bred and released in the early 1990’s in California and is believed to be a cross between Chemdawg 91 and Super Skunk. Sour Diesel has a very high THC content and produces a stimulating cerebral energy that is uplifting and euphoric, balanced by a calming and relaxing physical effect. Medical patients report finding success using Sour Diesel to help treat the symptoms of ailments like anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, Alzheimer's disease and fatigue.
Due to the underground nature of the cannabis market in the late 80’s-90’s, there is no real documented lineage for many “Old School” strains. This is the case with Sour Diesel.
The exact genetics of Sour Diesel are not known for certain but many cannabis experts believe that it is the child of Chemdawg 91 and Super Skunk.
Sour Diesel is a very potent strain that generally tests between 20% - 22% THC, while the average CBD content is around 0.2%.
Sour Diesel is a potent daytime strain that is suited for most medical cannabis experience levels. This is a versatile and classic strain that medical patients report using for an array of ailments.
Many medical patients praise this strain for its positive effect on mood disorders like anxiety and depression, while others have reported finding relief from the symptoms of PTSD, Alzheimer's disease and ADD/ADHD. Other medical patients have described that Sour Diesel is effective for managing the pain associated with migraines, headaches, arthritis, and muscle spasms.
Some patients are relatively uncertain about their first Sativa experience and may want to consider Sour Diesel as an ambassador for this experience.
Sour Diesel has an incredibly strong complement of effects that lean towards the Sativa side of its genetics. A soaring happiness, with an uplifted cerebral euphoria, provides a long lasting experience that is nicely balanced with a relaxing body stone.
Sour Diesel is a strain that is recommended for daytime and afternoon use, as the energetic effects combined with the euphoria produce an uplifting and focused mental state.
Common side effects include dry mouth and dry eyes. Overconsumption can lead to feelings of paranoia, dizziness and anxiety.
This strain produces a pungent aroma of diesel and an omnipresent sourness that hides between herbal notes and a tart lemon scent.
The taste of Sour Diesel is similar to its smell; the sour notes remain in the flavour but the herbal scent fades into an earthiness when it is smoked or vaporized. The sharp diesel aroma remains in the flavour, as does the expressive sourness.
Sour Diesel is considered a hard strain to grow but has a great set of genetics. It is quite resistant to most common diseases and pests, although it must be protected against high humidity, as it is incredibly sensitive to powdery mildew.
Sour Diesel is a relatively tall plant, averaging anywhere from 90-160cm indoors to 150-200cm outdoors. This strain takes roughly 10-11 weeks to start flowering and will produce an average of 18 oz/㎡ when grown indoors. Outdoor harvests prefer a warm, sunny environment and can yield an impressive 25 oz/plant by early November.
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