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Cannabis Strain Review: California Sour Diesel

Type of High: Head
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Day
Spectrum: 81% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Energetic
100%
Creative
87%
Deeply Relaxing
75%
Focused
75%
Loquacious
75%
Side Effect Percentage
Anxiety
75%
Dry Mouth
25%

California Sour Diesel has an ASHI score of 3 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 7 out of 50. The genetic blend of this strain is 81% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Energetic, Creative, Deeply Relaxing, Focused and Loquacious effects of California Sour Diesel produce a Head high for cannabis users. Day is the best time to experience this strain. California Sour Diesel has been reported by users as being used for Stress, Loss Of Appetite, Depression, Insomnia and Fatigue.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

California Sour Diesel's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Humulene, Camphene and Caryophyllene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from California Sour Diesel that includes: Apple, Chestnut, Earthy, Mint and Mint, ending with a blast of Apple on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! California Sour Diesel has an aroma profile of Diesel, Earthy, Herbal, Pungent and Sour.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
16 - 21%
CBD
0.28 - 1.39%
CBN
0.06 - 0.26%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

California Sour Diesel presents Myrcene, Humulene, Camphene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 16 - 21%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow California Sour Diesel is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, California Sour Diesel should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from California Sour Diesel. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try California Sour Dieselbefore creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain