Super Sour Diesel
Super Sour Diesel
Also known as: Super Silver Sour Diesel, Super Sour, Super Diesel
Overview
Super Sour Diesel is a potent sativa-dominant hybrid strain created by crossing Super Silver Haze with Sour Diesel, representing a powerful combination of two legendary cannabis cultivars. This strain first emerged in the cannabis community during the 1990s or early 2000s, when breeders sought to enhance the classic Sour Diesel experience by introducing the award-winning genetics of Super Silver Haze. The resulting hybrid maintains the energizing characteristics of both parent strains while delivering an intensely cerebral experience that has made it a favorite among experienced cannabis users.
The strain produces distinctive long, pepper-shaped neon green buds with minty green patches and sparse fiery orange hairs, all coated in a thick layer of crystal white trichomes and resin. Super Sour Diesel is renowned for its powerful, pungent aroma that features strong diesel notes with citrus undertones, earthy hints, and a characteristic gassy smell that can be almost overwhelming. The flavor profile combines fuel-forward tastes with sweet citrus notes and sour chemical aftertastes, creating a complex sensory experience. With THC levels typically ranging from 18-25%, this strain is considered highly potent and is generally recommended for users with higher tolerance levels, as its effects can be intensely psychoactive and potentially overwhelming for novice consumers.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic stress
- May help with depression
- Often used for pain management
- Users report help with fatigue
- May assist with loss of appetite
- Users report relief from PTSD symptoms
- May help with ADHD/ADD symptoms
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Super Sour Diesel is considered moderately difficult to grow and is best suited for intermediate to advanced cultivators. The strain has a flowering time of 9-11 weeks when grown indoors, with indoor yields averaging around 11 ounces per square meter. Outdoor cultivation is possible with proper care, typically yielding around 13 ounces per plant with harvest ready in late October. The plants can grow quite tall, reaching heights of over 6 feet in optimal conditions, and require adequate space and light penetration. This strain prefers controlled environments with temperatures between 65-78°F and humidity levels around 40-50% during flowering to prevent mold and preserve its volatile terpene profile. Super Sour Diesel requires frequent watering due to its abundant foliage production but growers should be careful not to overfeed as this can lead to overly large, inferior buds. The strain is known for producing dense, resin-coated buds with strong aromatic properties throughout the growing cycle.