SOUR DIESEL STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Sativa-dominant hybrid

Genetics:  Unconfirmed, thought to be Original Diesel (ChemDawg ’91 x [Massachusetts Super Skunk x Sensi Seeds Northern Lights] x DNL (Northern Lights/Shiva x Hawaiian)

Geographic Origin:  East Coast of the United States

Seed Company/Clone:  Clone only, though Reservoir Seeds, Cali Connection, and a few others have since “selfed” the ECSD clone to produce feminized seed stock

Description:  Thought to be an accidental cross when the DNL hermied, Sour Diesel (or East Coast Sour Diesel, as it’s commonly called) is a special plant in the OG Kush/ChemDawg line of strains.  Its often “crushing” Sativa effect actually seems to hit most people as more of an Indica, increasing couchlock and being strong to the point of being overwhelming at times.  The plant itself is a fairly lanky one that tends to show lots of foxtailing when finished, practically stinking up the room with its pungent fuel-skunk-citrus bouquet.

History

Story:  When Original Diesel was accidentally crossed with a DNL plant that hermied, it created seed stock that produced the East Coast Sour Diesel (ECSD) clone.  Many seed companies have released crosses with the strain, and some (like Reservoir Seeds) have attempted to reproduce the strain in seed form, releasing a variety of backcrosses and IBLs with varying results.

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Growing Information

Flowering Time: About 75 days, can go as long as 85 days for a less uppy experience — the fuel and funk seems to come out later in flower while the citrus elements are present early on.

Preferred Growing Medium:  Sour Diesel doesn’t yield quite as well as Original Diesel, growing a bit more spindly and with lighter buds, but the yield is still above-average.  Training and netting works very well for this strain, and it will take moderate to high amounts of feeding during flower, bulking up until the very end.  It stretches at least twice its initial height when flowered, more than that without training.

Patient Expectations

Scent:  Sour Diesel displays an extremely pungent blend of fuel, skunk, citrus, and spice that will leak through many jars and bags when the strain is well-grown.  The sharpness gets stronger after breaking it up, adding a stronger kick of citrus as well as a cutting fuel aroma that tickles the nose.

Flavor:  A frontal attack of skunky citrus funk gives way to a mentholated lime-kissed spice which lingers in the mouth.  The smoke is expansive and will definitely cause coughing on larger hits.

Effects: Sour Diesel is fairly Sativa-dominant but seems to exhibit a headslam of an Indica effect at times, especially if let go late into flowering.  It hits the eyes and head immediately, filling them with pressure and energy, while the body seems almost immobile at times, trending heavily towards couchlock — a numbing quality is also often reported, aiding with nerve and muscle pain relief.  Sour Diesel isn’t known for being a long-laster at medicinal levels — it’s a high peak and then a valley normally, often finishing with the user feeling lethargic and a bit drained after the Sativa start.  Sour Diesel often helps with nerve issues, appetite, and can also help as a sleep aid during the “crash” portion of the effects.

KindReviews:

Sour Diesel – Herbal Connections Cherry Creek – September 2010

Sour Diesel – Tetra Hydro Center – June 2010

Sour Diesel – Botanic Labs – June 2010

Sour Diesel – The Hemp Center – April 2010

SNOW WRECK STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Sativa-dominant hybrid

Genetics:  Snowcap x Trainwreck

Geographic Origin:  California, USA

Seed Company/Clone: Clone only

Description: A fusion of two of the California medical scene’s most potent Sativa clone-only varieties Trainwreck and Snowcap, Snow Wreck is a heavily Sativa strain that fills the user with energy while also knocking them to the couch.

History

Story: Snowcap is a Northern California medical scene clone thought to have lineage in the Haze family of plants, while Trainwreck is a legendary California strain thought to have Mexican Sativa and Afghani roots.

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Growing Information

Flowering Time: Would anticipate 75+ days based on lineage

Preferred Growing Medium: Trainwreck is known for being unstable and throwing out hermie flowers late in flowering, and this cross of two clone-only females would likely be even more unstable in that sense… use caution.

Patient Expectations

Scent: Seems Snowcap dominant, with a fruity-pine scent that carries traces of the Trainwreck’s menthol-citrus when ground up.

Flavor: Piney and fresh, it has a Haze-dominant taste profile.

Effects: Strong and cerebral to start, it can leave the user stuck to the couch simply due to not knowing what to do with themselves.  The Afghani lineage in the Trainwreck is the only thing keeping this strain from feeling completely Sativa, as there is a warming body component.  Potent and long-lasting, Snow Wreck is recommended as a daytime med for those who enjoy strongly Sativa experiences.  Benefits with nerve issues, ocular relief, and appetite stimulation.

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NEW YORK CITY DIESEL STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Sativa-dominant hybrid

Genetics:  Unconfirmed, likely an Original Diesel bagseed x Shantibaba’s Afghani x Hawaiian

Geographic Origin:  East coast of NYC, then to Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Seed Company/Clone: Soma Seeds, original is clone only

Description: Strong grapefruit aroma and taste, dark green foliage, and a contemplative, relaxing effect make NYCD a favorite of many.

History

Story: Soma got a bagseed from a friend of his, who said it was from the best marijuana he’s ever smoked and that it came from New York.  This seed may have been Original Diesel/Underdawg or even Sour Diesel, but in any case Soma grew it out and then crossed it to Shantibaba’s Afghani x Hawaiian male to create the award-winning seed stock.

Awards: 3rd Place 2001 High Times Cannabis Cup, 2002 – 2004 2nd Place High Times Cannabis Cup

Growing Information

Flowering Time: 10-12 weeks

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Patient Expectations

Scent: Sweet red grapefruit with some acrid undertones of fuel at times

Flavor: Sweet and citrusy

Effects: Strong to the eyes and immediately potent, NYCD is uplifting at times, but can be crushing at higher dosages.  

KindReviews:

NYCD – Cherry Creek High Expectations – May 2010

NYCD – Pure Medical Dispensary – March 2010