Sour Diesel Seeds

Sour Diesel: Classic Cannabis

Sour Diesel seeds grow into tall plants with heavy buds that grow bigger the closer to the top of the plant they are. This is because those top buds get the best sunlight and air circulation making them massive. The leaves of this plant are long and thin and point upwards from the middle of the buds. The buds are bright green and covered with resiny trichomes giving this strain its spectacular flavor and aroma profiles. Looking closely at the buds you can see white and orange pistils growing for the bud sites. When harvested these pistils stand out in the form of orange hairs against the dense green backdrop of the flower. Breaking these nuggets apart will release a diesel aroma that can be picked up before you ever lay eyes on the nuggets. Sour Diesel is one of the most rewarded cannabis strains of the past thirty years. It has a 2004 Highlife Cup victory and a second place finish at the 1994 High Times Cannabis Cup. With accolades like this to brag about there is little mystery as to why Sour Diesel is a top choice for cannabis cultivators and users.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

Sour Diesel grows best in a warm, sunny, and dry climate. It thrives when grown outdoors in places that get lots of sunlight and medium to high temperatures and relatively low humidity. However, if you live somewhere cooler, or more humid, this strain can still be grown indoors. There are benefits to growing cannabis indoors, such as being able to control the humidity levels, temperature, and light as well as being able to produce the correct space for this taller than average plant to grow. Just make sure you adjust the grow lights so they do not burn the top most buds. Growing outdoors requires ample vertical and lateral space for the buds to get as big as they can. Ultimately a greenhouse is the best choice for outdoor grow setups but if you don’t have access to a greenhouse you can plant these Sour Diesel plants in your garden as long as you don’t mind the neighbors smelling what you are growing.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Sour Diesel cannabis plants can be grown indoors and outdoors by experienced growers. The ideal temperature for these plants is between 70-85 degrees Fahrenheit. The light requirement for the Sour Diesel strain is 18-20 hours to ensure proper time of growth. Switching to a 12/12 light cycle will induce flowering and get you through your harvest.
•  Moisture control: It is best to keep humidity between 40-60%. Maintaining a constant humidity of at least 30-40% is crucial for the growth of Sour Diesel. Make sure your humidity doesn’t rise above 60% to ensure that mold and mildew doesn’t appear on your plants.
• Training Techniques: Topping and Low-stress training (LST) and pruning methods are ideal for this cannabis strain. These methods will help adjust the canopy to allow light and air to reach every level of the plant, promoting healthy growth from top to bottom. Because Sour Diesel grows tall it will require routine trimming and pruning to keep the plants at a manageable size.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Sour Diesel female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Time, and Harvest

• Flowering Time: Growing indoors, you can expect the Sour Diesel strain to harvest after a flowering period of 60-70 days. Grown outdoors, this balanced hybrid should be ready for harvesting sometime between the beginning to the middle of November.
• Yields: While Indoor yields are around 500 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 700 grams per plant. Whether you grow indoors or outdoors the yields are fantastic. Keep in mind that these buds will be packed with THC and are some of the tastiest nugs you will ever find in the marijuana marketplace.

Dominant Terpenes in Sour Diesel: Tropical Fuel

The Sour Diesel terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells and tastes, and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is caryophyllene, while limonene and myrcene are secondary terpenes.

• Caryophyllene: Most Dominant – Found in spices and cannabis, this terpene has a peppery and spicy taste and smell.
• Limonene: Secondary Terpene – Found in the rinds of citrus fruits like mango and tangerines.
• Myrcene: A Monoterpene – Known as “The Mother of All Terpenes” and one of the most prominent terpenes in cannabis, myrcene gives off an earthy flavor and aroma.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Sour Diesel

Cannabinoids play an important role in Sour Diesel seeds and are generally a huge part of most strains of cannabis. That energetic, uplifted, and happy feeling you get when enjoying the Sour Diesel strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at a massive 26%, the THC in this Sativa-dominant strain is responsible for the uplifted and happy feeling you get when enjoying Sour Diesel cannabis.
• CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – The CBD levels in Sour Diesel are around 1%.