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Cannabis Strain Review: Red Diesel

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 64% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Euphoric
68%
Happy
49%
Deeply Relaxing
44%
Uplifted
41%
Hungry
37%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
43%
Dry Eyes
19%
The Scaries
11%
Dizzy
9%
Dry Mouth
4%

Red Diesel has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 18 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 64% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Euphoric, Happy, Deeply Relaxing, Uplifted and Hungry effects of Red Diesel produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Red Diesel has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Insomnia and ADHD/ADD.

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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

Red Diesel's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Limonene 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 Red Diesel that includes: Earthy, Orange and Spicy, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Yummstown! Red Diesel has an aroma profile of Sweet, Citrus, Spicy, Sour and Diesel.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
15 - 22%
CBD
1%
CBN
1%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Red Diesel presents Myrcene, Limonene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 15 - 22%. You can expect CBD levels of 1%. CBN levels should be around 1%. 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
Early October Medium Large

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
9 weeks 90-100cm 600g/m

The difficulty to grow Red Diesel is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 90-100cm height to be with a yield of 600g/m in about 9 weeks. Outdoors, Red Diesel should harvest around Early October you can expect medium height and large yield.

Red Diesel shares genetics with NYC Diesel and Californian Orange.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Red 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 Red 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