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Cannabis Strain Review: Platinum Sour Diesel

sour diesel strain review
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 54% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Happy
86%
Deeply Relaxing
84%
Focused
48%
Euphoric
42%
Uplifted
28%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Eyes
56%
Dry Mouth
24%
The Scaries
14%
Dizzy
14%
Headache
14%

Platinum Sour Diesel has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 8 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 54% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Happy, Deeply Relaxing, Focused, Euphoric and Uplifted effects of Platinum Sour Diesel produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Platinum Sour Diesel has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Migraines, Pain and Stress.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Platinum Sour Diesel's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Humulene and Limonene. 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 Platinum Sour Diesel that includes: Apple, Pepper and Violet, ending with a blast of Apple on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Breath deep! Platinum Sour Diesel has an aroma profile of Diesel, Earthy, Fuel, Lemon and Pine.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
17 - 25%
CBD
0.29 - 1.13%
CBN
0.06 - 0.21%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Platinum Sour Diesel presents Caryophyllene, Humulene and Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 17 - 25%. 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 Platinum 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, Platinum Sour Diesel should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Platinum Sour Diesel. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Platinum Sour 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