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Cannabis Strain Review: Original Diesel

a.k.a. headband, daywrecker
Type of High: Head
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum:
Dominant Terpene: Humulene
Effect Percentage
Hungry
50%
Comfortably Numb
50%
Calm
50%
Deeply Relaxing
50%
Uplifted
50%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
34%
Dry Eyes
21%
Dizzy
14%
The Scaries
7%
Headache
5%

Original Diesel has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 4 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. The genetic blend of this strain is Hybrid.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Hungry, Comfortably Numb, Calm, Deeply Relaxing and Uplifted effects of Original Diesel produce a Head high for cannabis users. Day is the best time to experience this strain. Original Diesel has been reported by users as being used for Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Depression, Loss Of Appetite, and Insomnia.

Common Usage
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Chronic Pain common usage
depression common usage for marijuana
loss of appetite common usage for marijuana
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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

Original Diesel's primary terpenes are Humulene 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 Original Diesel that includes: Diesel, Earthy, Herb, Pinot Noir and Sweet, ending with a blast of Diesel on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Original Diesel has an aroma profile of Diesel, Earthy, Herb, Pinot Noir 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
24%
CBD
0%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Original Diesel presents Humulene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 24%. You can expect CBD levels of 0%.

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 Original 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, Original Diesel should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The garlic notes from Wings will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Humulene, from Original Diesel. The Humulene terpenes will add a smoky flavor to the wings. Since we suggest you try Original Dieselafter a stressful day, you might want to check out our recipe for Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. A Pink Grapefruit Sorbet is your best friend after a stressful day, ESPECIALLY when matched with this strain. As the tangy sorbet melts into your mouth, so will your sorrows and the thoughts of those who caused them.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain