Cultivar record / sour-diesel
Sour Diesel
Sour Diesel is a sativa-dominant hybrid cultivar with Chemdawg and Super Skunk in its recorded lineage. Reported characteristics include diesel, pungent and skunk flavours and energetic, talkative and uplifted effects.
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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
Reported negatives
- Paranoid
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.
Genetics and lineage
The recorded parent strains are Chemdawg and Super Skunk.
Flavour
Reported flavour notes include diesel, pungent and skunk.
Reported character
Reported effects include energetic, talkative and uplifted. 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 Sour Diesel
Users most commonly report feeling energetic, talkative and uplifted after consuming Sour Diesel. 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 — Caryophyllene (aroma and mood), Myrcene (comfort and ease), and Limonene (freshness and energy) — as well as individual tolerance, consumption method and dosage.
Terpene Profile
The dominant terpenes recorded for Sour Diesel are Caryophyllene (a spicy, peppery character associated with comfort and ease), Myrcene (an earthy, musky profile commonly associated with relaxation and the classic sedative sensation) and Limonene (a bright citrus note often linked to elevated mood). 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.
Flowering Time and Cultivation
Sour Diesel has a typical indoor flowering time of approximately 10 to 11 weeks. Outdoor growers in the Northern Hemisphere can expect harvest around mid-to-late October. The cultivar is known for tall stretchy sativa growth pattern, substantial internodal spacing, and generous yields when given room to expand.
Cultivation information is provided for reference. Growing conditions, phenotype selection and cultivation skill materially affect outcomes.
Sour Diesel Questions
What is Sour Diesel?
Sour Diesel is classified as sativa-dominant hybrid. Its recorded parent strains are Chemdawg and Super Skunk.
Is Sour Diesel indica or sativa?
Sour Diesel is recorded as sativa-dominant hybrid. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
How strong is Sour Diesel?
The archive record notes THC 19% and CBD <1% for Sour Diesel. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is Sour Diesel suitable for beginners?
Some consumers report feeling paranoid or anxious with Sour Diesel, so beginners should start with a very small amount and give it time before consuming more. Individual tolerance varies considerably.
What does Sour Diesel taste like?
The archive lists diesel, pungent and skunk as flavour notes for Sour Diesel.
What effects are reported for Sour Diesel?
Community-reported effects include energetic, talkative and uplifted. Individual experience varies considerably.
What are the potential downsides of Sour Diesel?
Commonly reported side effects include paranoid, dry mouth and dry eyes. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.
What terpenes are in Sour Diesel?
The archive record lists caryophyllene, myrcene and limonene as terpenes associated with Sour Diesel.
What is the genetic lineage of Sour Diesel?
The recorded parent strains are Chemdawg and Super Skunk. Lineage accounts can differ by breeder and source.
Is every Sour Diesel 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.