Sour Diesel

Sour Diesel, The Diesel, Sour Deez, or Sour D—whatever you call it, we all know you're referring to one of the world's all-time favorite strains. Though its origins are murky at best, there's no debating the popularity of Sour Diesel and the impact it has had on the world of weed. Below, we explore the ins and outs of The Deez, including its origin story, genetic lineage, effects and aromas, and growth traits. History of the Sour Diesel Cannabis Strain Like many classic cannabis strains, Sour Diesel's origin story is rooted in cannabis folklore and hearsay. While sometimes mistakenly deemed a California creation, legend has it that Sour Diesel was born in New York in the 1990s by a breeder then known as Asshole Joe (AKA Joe Murray). Growing and dealing weed throughout New York when the drug was very harshly criminalized, Murray has plenty of stories to tell. He set up grows in Manhattan apartments and Brooklyn warehouses, and even dealt weed to Snoop Dogg. Around 1996, he created Sour Diesel from a highly debated mix of strains, unknowingly giving rise to what would become one of the world's favorite cannabis cultivars of all time. Genetic Lineage of Sour Diesel Google "Sour Diesel genetics" and you can spend the rest of your life reading different hypotheses about what strains created this beloved classic. The general consensus, however, is that Sour Diesel comes from a cross of Chemdawg and Skunk. Chemdawg is another all-time cannabis classic. Bred by Chemdog, AKA Greg Krzanowski, the strain is believed to stem from bag seeds found in weed scored by Krzanowksi on The Grateful Dead's 1991 tour bus. Unfortunately, the genetic origins of Chemdawg remain unknown, but the strain is still loved for its dank aroma, which is sweet, spicy, and funky. As its name implies, Chemdawg also boasts classic chemical-diesel notes, as well as an uplifting high that leaves users feeling functional but jolly. For many, Chemdawg makes a great morning or daytime smoke, producing a happy