Summary

Gas, Sour Deez, Sour D – there are many nicknames for this popular sativa-dominant strain, called Sour Diesel, which has long been a phenomenon in cannabis pop culture and music.

The Sour Diesel Strain takes its name from its pungent aroma and the sour taste it produces when inhaled. It is also known for being high in THC, and for the energizing and euphoric effects that it often causes. It was crowned by High Times as one of the top 25 strains of all time, and has been mentioned in a host of popular songs. It is not difficult to understand why.

Lineage and general information

Like many popular strains, there is a certain amount of legend and myth surrounding the creation of Sour Diesel. According to the book Cannabis Pharmacy , Sour Diesel seeds “were taken from a single bag of legendary cannabis and sold at a Grateful Dead concert in Indiana in July 1990,” and the cannabis genetics in that bag included strains like Chemdawg and OG Kush.

A 2014 book about a Yale graduate and drug dealer named Robert Peace claims that Peace “used his knowledge of chemistry to make his own strain of marijuana, Sour Diesel, for which he became well known in the drug market.” .” Another origin story claims that in the early 1990s, the strain was created by accident when a crop of the 91 Chemdawg strain was cross-pollinated by a mix of Northern Lights and Skunk. Still others claim that the strain is simply a Chemdawg pheno that leans more towards sativa than indica.

Sour Diesel is known for producing a powerful and energetic high that is more appropriate for daytime. With its pungent aroma, it is not the most discreet strain to smoke, but on the other hand, that strong, gasoline and citrus smell is one of the things that fans appreciate most about it.

Cannabinoids and terpenes in Sour Diesel

Cannabis strains like Sour Diesel are often called strains or cultivars , but actually the more appropriate term would be “chemovars.” A strain refers to bacteria or viruses, and a cultivar is short for “cultivated variety,” one that has been intentionally created or selected and maintained in cultivation.

But it becomes virtually impossible to identify the effects of a cultivar (reanimating, sedative, etc.) judging by its botanical properties such as height, shape, or color. A chemovar is a “chemical variety”, defined by its chemical profile. In short, this term uses levels of chemical signatures such as cannabinoids and terpenes to distinguish one cultivar from another.

Talking about the chemical profile of a certain strain of cannabis can be misleading. There is no defining standard for a strain from a chemical perspective. In theory, any grower can grow a cannabis strain with any kind of chemical profile, and name it whatever they want. So it becomes difficult to definitively state the THC, CBD or CBG content of Sour Diesel.

For this report, we have collected the chemical profile of Sour Diesel from a variety of third-party Certificates of Analysis, seed banks, and marijuana sites such as Select CO-OP. The following numbers can give you an estimate of what you can expect to find in a Sour Diesel chemov, but your best bet is always to look for a Certificate of Analysis before choosing a cannabis product – that way you can be sure what it contains.

Medicinal effects

Sour Diesel is known for producing an energetic and euphoric high that can increase energy levels and improve mood in moments. It is an uplifting strain that produces a strong cerebral high and not the couch-lock effect often associated with indica-dominant strains.

Due to the strength and length of the trip, this can be an ideal strain for people dealing with pain during the day. The energetic sensations can also help people dealing with depression and/or lethargy.

Positive and adverse effects

Highly energetic and stimulating strains may not be for everyone. People who feel paranoid or anxious when they smoke may prefer a strain better known for its calming effects. Sour Diesel can also cause dry mouth and dry eyes, and make you super thirsty.

It is worth noting that in the end, the difference between one cannabis strain and another is based on the chemical profile, but as already mentioned, there are no uniform standards for strains and their profiles. Besides, we are all different, and there is not the same level of control over the cannabis industry as there is for manufactured pharmaceutical drugs. The effects of Sour Diesel can vary from person to person.

Growing tips for Sour Diesel

According to Select CO-OP, Sour Diesel is a “big producer” when grown well, but can take up to 12 weeks to flower.

Sour Diesel grows best in hot, dry weather, so reducing humidity is a must. It is a tall plant, like many sativa strains, and can grow up to six feet tall outdoors. This can make it not the most inconspicuous plant to have growing in your backyard. Height can also be somewhat tricky to manage, requiring pruning on the part of the grower.

Sour Diesel’s size also makes it a less than ideal plant to grow indoors. It is also a “hungry strain” and requires many nutrients and food to be supplied during growth.

Related strains

There are several Cannabis strains that are similar to Sour Diesel in effect, genetics, aroma, and flavor. These include strains like New York City Diesel and East Coast Sour Diesel, to name a couple from the family of strains “Diesel”

Chemdawg has often been related by parentage to Sour Diesel, and related strains like Chem 4 and Alien Dawg can have a similar effect, as well as a similar aroma and taste.

According to Select CO-OP, Sour Diesel’s parents are Chemdog 91 and Super Skunk, and its malcontents are Diesel Duff and Champagne Diesel.