Description
Sour Diesel seeds
Sour Diesel seeds carry one of the few heritage American sativas still widely stocked under its original name. Known as Sour D since the early 1990s, the line is generally traced to a Chemdawg 91 x Super Skunk cross in New York, and the Chemdawg side leads back to seeds that circulated at Grateful Dead concerts in 1991.
In short: Sour Diesel is a sativa-dominant hybrid, typically listed at 70% sativa / 30% indica, with reported THC potential of 20-26% depending on breeder and phenotype, and the pungent fuel-and-lemon aroma that named an entire family of strains.
Sour Diesel genetics and lineage
The exact parentage is still debated; some accounts add a Mexican sativa or Northern Lights influence, and High Times has long supported the Chemdawg 91 theory. What is not disputed is the Chemdawg connection, which places Sour Diesel in the same founding family as OG Kush and the Chem lines.
Our guide to Sour Diesel genetics and lineage covers the origin story, and Blueberry vs Sour Diesel sets it against a classic indica.
Sour Diesel aroma, flavour and terpene profile
The aroma is pungent diesel and fuel first, with sharp sour lemon and citrus peel over an earthy, skunky base. Terpene references most often cite caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene; the limonene-caryophyllene combination produces the sour, gassy signature.
Flavour follows: sour citrus and lemon up front, diesel through the middle, and an earthy, herbal finish. It is the reference point against which other diesel-family varieties are judged.
Sour Diesel seeds at a glance
| Strain name | Sour Diesel |
|---|---|
| Seed type | Feminised (all-female genetics) |
| Genetics / lineage | Chemdawg 91 x Super Skunk (disputed; New York, early 1990s) |
| 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 | 63-77 days (9-11 weeks) |
| Reported indoor height | 120-160 cm |
| Reported outdoor height | 200-300 cm |
| Reported indoor yield | 450-550 g/m2 |
| Reported outdoor yield | 600-800 g/plant |
| Aroma | Pungent Diesel, Sour Lemon, Citrus Peel, Earthy, Fuel |
| Taste | Sour Citrus, Lemon, Diesel, Earthy, Herbal, Spice |
| Reported terpenes | Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene |
| 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 to early November.
- Flowering / full cycle: 63-77 days (9-11 weeks)
- Reported indoor yield: 450-550 g/m2
- Reported outdoor yield: 600-800 g/plant
- Reported indoor height: 120-160 cm
- Reported outdoor height: 200-300 cm
Why collectors choose Sour Diesel seeds
From a collector’s perspective, Sour Diesel seeds offer three decades of documentation, a founding-family pedigree and the benchmark diesel profile. It is the natural sativa anchor for a collection built around indica and dessert lines, and pairs with Diesel Auto and Amnesia Auto.
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 Diesel Auto Seeds and Amnesia Auto Seeds.
Sour Diesel seeds – frequently asked questions
Sour Diesel is a sativa-dominant hybrid produced from Chemdawg 91 x Super Skunk (disputed; New York, early 1990s). Seed-bank listings commonly report 20-26% THC potential and an aroma built around pungent diesel, sour lemon, citrus peel, earthy, fuel. Canna Genetics supplies Sour Diesel seeds as collectible souvenirs only.
Sour Diesel is documented as Chemdawg 91 x Super Skunk (disputed; New York, early 1990s). 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 pungent diesel, sour lemon, citrus peel, earthy, fuel. The flavour profile is described as sour citrus, lemon, diesel, earthy, herbal, spice. Frequently referenced terpenes include caryophyllene, limonene, myrcene.
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 63-77 days (9-11 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.
