Description
Sour Diesel seeds
Sour Diesel seeds carry one of the most recognisable aromas in all of cannabis and one of its most genuinely contested origin stories. The cultivar is most commonly documented as a cross of Chemdawg 91 and a Super Skunk phenotype, although breeder accounts also point to DNL – a Northern Lights x Skunk x Hawaiian hybrid. Consequently, it is often described as one of the great unresolved questions in cannabis lineage.
In short: Sour Diesel is a sativa-dominant hybrid, commonly listed at 70% sativa / 30% indica, with reported THC potential of 20-26%. Critically, it is also one of the longest-flowering cultivars in commercial circulation, with reference windows of 10-11 weeks.
Sour Diesel genetics and lineage
The Chemdawg 91 side contributes the heavy fuel and chemical pungency that defines the diesel category, along with much of the potency. Meanwhile, the Super Skunk influence supplies the sour, skunky sharpness and the vigorous, stretchy growth habit characteristic of East Coast sativa-leaning lines.
Chemdawg’s own origin is equally disputed, with the best-known account tracing it to seed found around a 1991 Grateful Dead tour. Regardless of the specifics, Sour Diesel sits upstream of an enormous number of fuel-forward hybrids, and it shares its Sour Apple descendant line with Apple Fritter.
Sour Diesel aroma, flavour and terpene profile
The aroma is unmistakable: sharp sour citrus and lemon peel over heavy diesel fuel, skunk and an earthy base. In addition, terpene references for this cultivar consistently name caryophyllene, myrcene and limonene as the dominant compounds, with limonene accounting for the sour citrus lift.
Flavour notes follow directly from the aroma, with sour lemon and diesel leading into skunky earth and a sharp citrus finish. Moreover, Sour Diesel is pungent enough that it functions as the definitional reference for the entire ‘diesel’ or ‘gas’ terpene category.
Sour Diesel seeds at a glance
| Strain name | Sour Diesel |
|---|---|
| Seed type | Feminised (all-female genetics) |
| Genetics / lineage | Chemdawg 91 x Super Skunk (contested; breeder accounts also cite DNL) |
| Classification | Sativa-dominant hybrid |
| Indica / sativa ratio | 30% indica / 70% sativa |
| Reported THC potential | 20-26% (reported; varies by breeder and phenotype) |
| Reported CBD | Typically below 1% |
| Flowering / full cycle | 70-77 days (10-11 weeks) |
| Reported indoor height | 120-180 cm |
| Reported outdoor height | 180-250 cm |
| Reported indoor yield | 400-550 g/m2 |
| Reported outdoor yield | 500-600 g/plant |
| Aroma | Sour Citrus, Diesel Fuel, Skunk, Earthy, Lemon Peel |
| Taste | Sour Lemon, Diesel, Skunky Earth, Sharp Citrus |
| Reported terpenes | Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene |
| Pack sizes | X1 Seed | X3 Seeds |
| Sold as | Collectible souvenir seeds, 18+ only |
Reported botanical reference data
The figures below are reproduced from breeder and seed-bank literature and describe the inherited characteristics of the Sour Diesel line. They are published for genetic comparison only and are not cultivation guidance. Photoperiod cycle; outdoor harvest commonly listed late October.
- Flowering / full cycle: 70-77 days (10-11 weeks)
- Reported indoor yield: 400-550 g/m2
- Reported outdoor yield: 500-600 g/plant
- Reported indoor height: 120-180 cm
- Reported outdoor height: 180-250 cm
Why collectors choose Sour Diesel seeds
From a collector’s perspective, Sour Diesel seeds are a cornerstone of East Coast cannabis heritage and the defining example of the diesel terpene profile. In addition, the variety provides essential contrast in any collection weighted toward sweet dessert and candy-forward genetics.
Buying Sour Diesel seeds in the UK
Canna Genetics is a UK-based cannabis seed bank supplying collectible genetics to adult customers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Sour Diesel seeds are dispatched in plain, unbranded packaging, and every order passes through age verification before it is accepted. In addition, seeds are supplied dormant and are intended for collection, preservation and souvenir purposes only.
For related genetics, browse our Sativa Seeds collection, or explore the full range of premium cannabis seeds. You may also want to compare SFV OG Feminised Seeds and AK-47 Feminised Seeds.
Sour Diesel seeds – frequently asked questions
Sour Diesel is a sativa-dominant hybrid produced from Chemdawg 91 x Super Skunk (contested; breeder accounts also cite DNL). Seed-bank listings commonly report 20-26% THC potential and an aroma built around sour citrus, diesel fuel, skunk, earthy, lemon peel. Canna Genetics supplies Sour Diesel seeds as collectible souvenirs only.
Sour Diesel is documented as Chemdawg 91 x Super Skunk (contested; breeder accounts also cite DNL). The reported ratio is approximately 30% indica / 70% sativa.
Sour Diesel is classified as a sativa-dominant hybrid, with a reported split of 30% indica / 70% sativa.
Published breeder and seed-bank references list 20-26% reported THC potential for Sour Diesel, if it were legally cultivated. Figures vary by phenotype and by source, and this information is provided for genetic comparison only.
The reported aroma is sour citrus, diesel fuel, skunk, earthy, lemon peel. The flavour profile is described as sour lemon, diesel, skunky earth, sharp citrus. Frequently referenced terpenes include caryophyllene, myrcene, limonene.
Sour Diesel is a photoperiod feminised variety, which means flowering is triggered by a change in light schedule rather than by plant age. Reference listings give a flowering window of 70-77 days (10-11 weeks).
Yes. It is legal to buy, sell and own cannabis seeds in the United Kingdom because ungerminated seeds contain no controlled cannabinoids. However, germinating or cultivating them without a Home Office licence is a criminal offence. Canna Genetics therefore sells all seeds strictly as collectible souvenirs to customers aged 18 and over.
Yes. Canna Genetics is a UK-based seed bank and ships Sour Diesel seeds discreetly to addresses throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Orders are packed in plain, unbranded packaging and age verification applies to every order.
Sour Diesel seeds are supplied in two collectible pack sizes: a single seed (X1 Seed) and a three-seed pack (X3 Seeds). Every seed is feminised and supplied in a dormant state.
Legal information and age restriction
Canna Genetics sells cannabis seeds strictly as collectible genetic souvenirs for preservation and novelty purposes. Sales are restricted to adults aged 18 or over. In the United Kingdom, and in most other countries, it is illegal to germinate or cultivate cannabis seeds without a licence issued by the Home Office. Accordingly, we provide no germination or cultivation advice, and we refuse any order where we have reason to believe the seeds are intended for cultivation in a jurisdiction where that is unlawful.
All strain data on this page – including genetics, terpene, aroma, potency and botanical reference figures – is reproduced from publicly available breeder and seed-bank literature. It describes inherited genetic characteristics only and is published for informational and comparison purposes. Product images are representative.
