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Cannabis Strain Review: NYC Diesel

a.k.a. New York Diesel, New York City Diesel, NYC Sour Diesel
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before cleaning or working out
Optimum Time of Day: Morning
Spectrum: 82% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Uplifted
90%
Euphoric
83%
Energetic
80%
Happy
80%
Deeply Relaxing
66%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
48%
Dry Eyes
23%
The Scaries
10%
Dizzy
6%
Headache
5%

NYC Diesel has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 24 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. Nyc Diesel won 7 awards in categories like Bio in places like the Netherlands. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 82% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
2 Cannabis Cup High Times Cannabis Cup
3 Cannabis Cup High Times Cannabis Cup
2 Sativa Cup High Times Cannabis Cup
3 Sativa Cup High Times Cannabis Cup
2 Bio Highlife Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Uplifted, Euphoric, Energetic, Happy, Deeply Relaxing effects of NYC Diesel produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Morning is the best time to experience this strain. Nyc Diesel has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Pain and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
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Chronic Pain common usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

NYC Diesel's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Limonene, 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 NYC Diesel that includes: Diesel, Citrus, Pungent, Grapefruit, Lime and Sweet, ending with a blast of Diesel on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Oh, the aroma! NYC Diesel has an aroma profile of Diesel, Grapefruit, Lime, Pungent and Sweet.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
17 - 23%
CBD
0.2 - 1%
CBN
0.61%
CBDV
CBD-A
0.15%
CBG-A

NYC Diesel presents Myrcene, Limonene, Camphene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 17 - 23%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.2 - 1%. CBN levels should be around 0.61%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors hot and sunny outdoor climate Difficult

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
Early April / Late October > 80in 55-160 g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
10 to 12 weeks > 80in 400-500 g/m2

The difficulty to grow Nyc Diesel is known for being difficult. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect > 80in height to be with a yield of 400-500 g/m2 in about 10 to 12 weeks. Outdoors, NYC Diesel should harvest around Early April / Late October you can expect > 80in height and 55-160 g/plant yield.

NYC Diesel shares genetics with Sour Diesel, Afghani and Hawaiian.

the recipes

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Suggested Recipes For This Strain