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Royal Diesel Automatic

Royal Diesel Automatic is a hybrid cultivar with NYC Diesel and Ruderalis in its recorded lineage. Reported characteristics include diesel, citrus and earthy flavours and uplifted, energetic and happy effects.

Type
hybrid
THC
16%
CBD
<1%
Breeder
Royal Queen Seeds

Photography

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Cover reference: The photograph above shows Sour Diesel, not Royal Diesel Automatic. Both are Diesel-line cultivars with fuel and citrus characteristics.

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Archive descriptors

Record notes

Only descriptors supported by both the archive record and supplementary cultivar data are listed here.

Reported feelings

Flavour notes

Terpenes

Genetics

  • NYC Diesel
  • Ruderalis

Reported negatives

  • Dry Mouth
  • Dry Eyes

Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.

Overview

Royal Diesel Automatic is an autoflowering hybrid cannabis cultivar bred by Royal Queen Seeds, created by crossing New York City Diesel genetics with a Ruderalis variety to produce a fast-flowering, compact plant. It carries the characteristic fuel-and-citrus aroma of Diesel strains in an easy-to-grow autoflowering format. THC levels are typically reported around 16 percent.

Genetics and lineage

Royal Diesel Automatic combines New York City Diesel genetics with Ruderalis for the autoflowering trait. The NYC Diesel parent contributes the distinctive fuel, citrus and sour aroma profile, while the Ruderalis genetics provide the ability to flower automatically regardless of light cycle.

Flavour

Reported flavour notes include diesel, citrus and earthy.

Reported character

Reported effects include uplifted, energetic and happy. Individual experiences vary.

Uncertainty and variation

This profile has no independently recorded aroma data. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.

This profile has no independently recorded aroma data. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.

Reported Effects of Royal Diesel Automatic

Users most commonly report feeling uplifted, energetic and happy after consuming Royal Diesel Automatic. These subjective effects are drawn from user-reported data and individual experiences vary considerably. The effects profile is influenced by the strain's dominant terpenes — Limonene (aroma and mood), Caryophyllene (comfort and ease), and Myrcene (freshness and energy) — as well as individual tolerance, consumption method and dosage.

Terpene Profile

The dominant terpenes recorded for Royal Diesel Automatic are Limonene (a bright citrus note often linked to elevated mood), Caryophyllene (a spicy, peppery character associated with comfort and ease) and Myrcene (an earthy, musky profile commonly associated with relaxation and the classic sedative sensation). Terpene profiles can vary between phenotypes, growing conditions and curing methods.

For more on how terpenes influence the cannabis experience, see our guide to cannabis terpenes and browse the terpene directory.

Royal Diesel Automatic Questions

What is Royal Diesel Automatic?

Royal Diesel Automatic is classified as hybrid. Its recorded parent strains are NYC Diesel and Ruderalis.

Is Royal Diesel Automatic indica or sativa?

Royal Diesel Automatic is recorded as hybrid. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.

How strong is Royal Diesel Automatic?

The archive record notes THC 16% and CBD <1% for Royal Diesel Automatic. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.

Is Royal Diesel Automatic suitable for beginners?

With THC around 16%, Royal Diesel Automatic is moderately potent. It may be suitable for beginners who start with a small amount and wait to assess the effects before consuming more.

What does Royal Diesel Automatic taste like?

The archive lists diesel, citrus and earthy as flavour notes for Royal Diesel Automatic.

What effects are reported for Royal Diesel Automatic?

Community-reported effects include uplifted, energetic and happy. Individual experience varies considerably.

What are the potential downsides of Royal Diesel Automatic?

Commonly reported side effects include dry mouth and dry eyes. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.

What terpenes are in Royal Diesel Automatic?

The archive record lists limonene, caryophyllene and myrcene as terpenes associated with Royal Diesel Automatic.

What is the genetic lineage of Royal Diesel Automatic?

The recorded parent strains are NYC Diesel and Ruderalis. Lineage accounts can differ by breeder and source.

Is every Royal Diesel Automatic sample identical?

No. Phenotype, cultivation methods, storage conditions and batch differences can materially change appearance, aroma, flavour and reported character. The archive records what was observed in specific samples — your experience may differ.