Sour Diesel, also known as “Sour D” and “Sour Deez,” is a popular hybrid marijuana strain made by crossing Chemdawg and Super Skunk. This sativa-dominant hybrid boasts a 90:10 sativa/indica ratio, offering an invigorating cerebral high that opens up doors of creativity and provides a dreamy, fast-acting, and energizing experience.

The strain’s origins are frequently debated within the marijuana community, with some saying it’s a cross between Mass Super Skunk and 91 Chemdog, while others claim it’s a cross between Mexican Sativa and a Chemdog phenotype. Regardless of its lineage, Sour Diesel delivers a high like no other, avoiding couch lock and a heavy feeling in favor of an effervescent head high that many choose to enjoy at the start of their day.

Sour Diesel is renowned for its pungent flavor profile that smells distinctly like diesel gas with a hint of lemon. This potent aroma is matched by a smooth toke and a slight lemon aftertaste. The strain’s appearance features dense, light green buds covered in vibrant orange hairs and a frosty layer of trichomes.

Medical marijuana patients often choose Sour Diesel to help relieve symptoms associated with depression, pain, and stress. It’s also commonly used to alleviate anxiety and chronic fatigue. However, due to its stimulating effects, it’s not the best strain for insomnia or similar ailments.

Fun fact: Sour Diesel first became popular in the early 1990s and has been legendary ever since, maintaining its status as a top choice for both recreational and medicinal users.