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Amherst Sour Diesel

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Seeds by Humboldt Seed Organization

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THC

16.7–20.5%

Middle half of 3 lab tests · median 19.27%

CBD

0.2%

Middle half of 3 lab tests · median 0.21%

Genetics Split

20% Indica

80% Sativa

Amherst Sour Diesel is an 80% sativa hybrid with 20% THC, offering sharp diesel and citrus flavors alongside energetic, focused effects.

Lineage

Chemdawg x Super Skunk

Chemdawg

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Lab-Tested Profile

Measured in 3 flower lab tests of samples sold as Amherst Sour Diesel by Analytical360, PSI Labs, 2014–2016. Bar = middle half of results, tick = median.

THC19.3% median · 16.7–20.5%

CBD0.21% median · 0.16–0.22%

CBG 0.56% · found in 100%

Terpenes by weight · total 1.6% median

Humulene1.1%

Pinene0.16%

Caryophyllene0.09%

Myrcene0.08%

Guaiol0.05%

Bisabolol0.04%

Lab results reflect the samples submitted under this name; batches, growers and phenotypes vary.

Effects

As reported by our data sources, most-cited first.

Energetic Focused

Terpene Profile

Relative levels from lab and source data.

Bisabolollow Caryophyllenelow Humulenelow Limonenelow Myrcenemedium Pinenelow

Flavors & Aromas

As reported by our data sources.

Citrus Diesel

May Help With

Uses reported by our data sources — not medical advice.

Depression Stress

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Terpene Fingerprint

Relative terpene levels from lab and source data

Myrcene

medium

Bisabolol

low

Caryophyllene

low

Humulene

low

Limonene

low

Pinene

low

THC in this profile

20.5% THC

0%35%

Growing Information

Flowering Time

9–10 weeks

Difficulty

moderate

Height (Indoor)

120-180cm

Height (Outdoor)

200-300cm

Yield (Indoor)

400-500 g/m²

Yield (Outdoor)

500-700 g/plant

About Amherst Sour Diesel

This 80% sativa and 20% indica hybrid comes from a cross of Chemdawg and Super Skunk. The version offered by Humboldt Seed Organization tests at 20% THC and presents a moderate challenge for growers. Indoors, plants reach heights of 120 to 180 centimeters, yielding 400 to 500 grams per square meter. Outdoors, they can stretch from 200 to 300 centimeters, producing 500 to 700 grams per plant after a flowering period of nine to ten weeks. Limonene, myrcene, pinene, and caryophyllene drive its pungent diesel and citrus flavors. Consuming this strain delivers energetic and focused effects, which makes it popular among those looking to address depression and stress.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst Sour Diesel

Is Amherst Sour Diesel an Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid?

Amherst Sour Diesel is classified as a sativa cannabis strain bred from a genetic cross of Chemdawg × Super Skunk.

What cannabinoid content is reported for Amherst Sour Diesel?

Amherst Sour Diesel: 19.3% THC and 0.2% CBD reported in our data. The THC figure is a lab-test median. Potency can vary across harvests, phenotypes, and growing conditions.