[
  {
    "id": "big-bud",
    "tags": [
      "strain",
      "indica-dominant",
      "high-yield",
      "classic"
    ],
    "type": "indica",
    "shortCode": "BB",
    "breeder": "sensi-seeds",
    "genotype": "85% indica / 15% sativa",
    "floweringType": "photoperiod",
    "floweringTimeDays": 56,
    "yieldIndoor": "high",
    "yieldOutdoor": "high",
    "difficulty": "easy",
    "thcRange": "15-20%",
    "cbdRange": "0.1-0.2%",
    "dominantTerpene": "myrcene",
    "terpenes": [
      "myrcene",
      "caryophyllene"
    ],
    "effects": [
      "relaxed",
      "sleepy",
      "happy"
    ],
    "flavors": [
      "sweet",
      "earthy",
      "spicy"
    ],
    "medicalUses": [
      "stress",
      "pain",
      "insomnia"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "https://www.leafly.com/strains/big-bud",
      "https://sensiseeds.com/en/cannabis-strains/big-bud"
    ],
    "lastVerified": "2026-05-13",
    "name": "Big Bud",
    "description": "Big Bud is a classic indica popularised by Sensi Seeds in the 1980s for its extreme yields — a foundational genetic contributor when breeders want to add bud mass to a cross. It's a parent of Granddaddy Purple.\n\n## See also\n- Granddaddy Purple (descendant) · Sensi Seeds",
    "descriptionMarkdown": "Big Bud is a classic indica popularised by [Sensi Seeds](/breeders/sensi-seeds) in the 1980s for its extreme yields — a foundational genetic contributor when breeders want to add bud mass to a cross. It's a parent of [Granddaddy Purple](/strains/granddaddy-purple).\n\n## See also\n- [Granddaddy Purple](/strains/granddaddy-purple) (descendant) · [Sensi Seeds](/breeders/sensi-seeds)",
    "breederName": "Sensi Seeds"
  },
  {
    "id": "blue-dream",
    "tags": [
      "strain",
      "sativa-dominant",
      "daytime"
    ],
    "type": "hybrid",
    "shortCode": "BD",
    "aliases": [
      "Azure Haze"
    ],
    "breeder": "dj-short",
    "parents": [
      "blueberry",
      "haze"
    ],
    "genotype": "60% sativa / 40% indica",
    "floweringType": "photoperiod",
    "floweringTimeDays": 67,
    "yieldIndoor": "medium-high",
    "yieldOutdoor": "high",
    "heightIndoor": "tall",
    "difficulty": "easy",
    "thcRange": "17-24%",
    "cbdRange": "0.1-0.2%",
    "dominantTerpene": "myrcene",
    "terpenes": [
      "myrcene",
      "pinene",
      "caryophyllene"
    ],
    "effects": [
      "relaxed",
      "happy",
      "euphoric",
      "creative"
    ],
    "flavors": [
      "blueberry",
      "sweet",
      "berry"
    ],
    "medicalUses": [
      "stress",
      "depression",
      "pain"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "https://www.leafly.com/strains/blue-dream",
      "https://en.seedfinder.eu/strain-info/Blue_Dream/DJ_Short/"
    ],
    "lastVerified": "2026-05-13",
    "name": "Blue Dream",
    "description": "Blue Dream is a sativa-dominant hybrid bred by DJ Short in Northern California, crossing his Blueberry line with a Haze male. It produces a balanced cerebral lift backed by gentle full-body calm — popular for daytime use and for relief from Stress, Depression, and Pain.\n\n## Aroma & flavor\nSweet berry on the nose with mild herbal and earthy undertones, primarily driven by Myrcene and Pinene.\n\n## Phenohunting notes\n- Two recognisable phenos: a Haze-leaning sativa expression (taller, longer flower, more cerebral) and a more balanced Blueberry-leaning expression (fruitier, tighter structure).\n- Look for stronger blueberry terpene expression on early phenos.\n\n## Grow notes\n- Easy difficulty; vigorous, stretchy growth — topping and trellising recommended for indoor.\n- Indoor flowering ~9-10 weeks. Outdoor harvest in early to mid October at northern-hemisphere latitudes.\n\n## See also\n- Blueberry · Haze · DJ Short · Myrcene",
    "descriptionMarkdown": "Blue Dream is a sativa-dominant hybrid bred by [DJ Short](/breeders/dj-short) in Northern California, crossing his [Blueberry](/strains/blueberry) line with a [Haze](/strains/haze) male. It produces a balanced cerebral lift backed by gentle full-body calm — popular for daytime use and for relief from [Stress](/ailments/stress), [Depression](/ailments/depression), and [Pain](/ailments/pain).\n\n## Aroma & flavor\nSweet berry on the nose with mild herbal and earthy undertones, primarily driven by [Myrcene](/terpenes/myrcene) and [Pinene](/terpenes/pinene).\n\n## Phenohunting notes\n- Two recognisable phenos: a Haze-leaning sativa expression (taller, longer flower, more cerebral) and a more balanced Blueberry-leaning expression (fruitier, tighter structure).\n- Look for stronger blueberry terpene expression on early phenos.\n\n## Grow notes\n- Easy difficulty; vigorous, stretchy growth — topping and trellising recommended for indoor.\n- Indoor flowering ~9-10 weeks. Outdoor harvest in early to mid October at northern-hemisphere latitudes.\n\n## See also\n- [Blueberry](/strains/blueberry) · [Haze](/strains/haze) · [DJ Short](/breeders/dj-short) · [Myrcene](/terpenes/myrcene)",
    "breederName": "DJ Short",
    "lineage": "Blueberry × Haze"
  },
  {
    "id": "blueberry",
    "tags": [
      "strain",
      "indica-dominant",
      "classic"
    ],
    "type": "indica",
    "shortCode": "BLU",
    "breeder": "dj-short",
    "genotype": "80% indica / 20% sativa",
    "floweringType": "photoperiod",
    "floweringTimeDays": 63,
    "thcRange": "16-20%",
    "cbdRange": "0.1-0.2%",
    "dominantTerpene": "myrcene",
    "terpenes": [
      "myrcene",
      "pinene"
    ],
    "effects": [
      "relaxed",
      "happy",
      "sleepy"
    ],
    "flavors": [
      "blueberry",
      "sweet",
      "berry"
    ],
    "medicalUses": [
      "pain",
      "stress",
      "insomnia"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "https://www.leafly.com/strains/blueberry",
      "https://djshortbluebloodline.com"
    ],
    "lastVerified": "2026-05-13",
    "name": "Blueberry",
    "description": "Blueberry is a foundational indica line developed by DJ Short starting in the 1970s, combining Afghani indica with Thai and Purple Thai sativa lines. It's the parent of Blue Dream and many other \"blue\" hybrids; defined by its uncannily authentic blueberry-fruit aroma.\n\n## See also\n- DJ Short · Blue Dream (descendant) · Myrcene",
    "descriptionMarkdown": "Blueberry is a foundational indica line developed by [DJ Short](/breeders/dj-short) starting in the 1970s, combining Afghani indica with Thai and Purple Thai sativa lines. It's the parent of [Blue Dream](/strains/blue-dream) and many other \"blue\" hybrids; defined by its uncannily authentic blueberry-fruit aroma.\n\n## See also\n- [DJ Short](/breeders/dj-short) · [Blue Dream](/strains/blue-dream) (descendant) · [Myrcene](/terpenes/myrcene)",
    "breederName": "DJ Short"
  },
  {
    "id": "chemdawg",
    "tags": [
      "strain",
      "hybrid",
      "foundational"
    ],
    "type": "hybrid",
    "shortCode": "CHM",
    "aliases": [
      "Chem Dog",
      "Chemdog"
    ],
    "genotype": "55% sativa / 45% indica",
    "floweringType": "photoperiod",
    "floweringTimeDays": 65,
    "thcRange": "19-24%",
    "cbdRange": "0.1-0.2%",
    "dominantTerpene": "caryophyllene",
    "terpenes": [
      "caryophyllene",
      "myrcene",
      "limonene"
    ],
    "effects": [
      "relaxed",
      "happy",
      "euphoric",
      "uplifted"
    ],
    "flavors": [
      "diesel",
      "pungent",
      "earthy",
      "chemical"
    ],
    "medicalUses": [
      "stress",
      "pain",
      "depression"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "https://www.leafly.com/strains/chemdawg"
    ],
    "lastVerified": "2026-05-13",
    "name": "Chemdawg",
    "description": "Chemdawg is a foundational hybrid of contested origin (often dated to the early 1990s via a small batch of seeds at a Grateful Dead concert). It's the genetic ancestor of OG Kush, Sour Diesel, and many other modern hybrids — known for a pungent diesel-chemical aroma and reliably resinous expression.\n\n## See also\n- OG Kush (descendant) · Sour Diesel (descendant) · Caryophyllene",
    "descriptionMarkdown": "Chemdawg is a foundational hybrid of contested origin (often dated to the early 1990s via a small batch of seeds at a Grateful Dead concert). It's the genetic ancestor of [OG Kush](/strains/og-kush), [Sour Diesel](/strains/sour-diesel), and many other modern hybrids — known for a pungent diesel-chemical aroma and reliably resinous expression.\n\n## See also\n- [OG Kush](/strains/og-kush) (descendant) · [Sour Diesel](/strains/sour-diesel) (descendant) · [Caryophyllene](/terpenes/caryophyllene)"
  },
  {
    "id": "granddaddy-purple",
    "tags": [
      "strain",
      "indica-dominant",
      "evening"
    ],
    "type": "indica",
    "shortCode": "GDP",
    "aliases": [
      "Grand Daddy Purp",
      "GDP"
    ],
    "breeder": "ken-estes",
    "parents": [
      "purple-urkle",
      "big-bud"
    ],
    "genotype": "70% indica / 30% sativa",
    "floweringType": "photoperiod",
    "floweringTimeDays": 63,
    "yieldIndoor": "high",
    "yieldOutdoor": "high",
    "heightIndoor": "medium",
    "difficulty": "medium",
    "thcRange": "17-23%",
    "cbdRange": "0.1-0.4%",
    "dominantTerpene": "myrcene",
    "terpenes": [
      "myrcene",
      "pinene",
      "caryophyllene"
    ],
    "effects": [
      "relaxed",
      "sleepy",
      "happy",
      "euphoric"
    ],
    "flavors": [
      "grape",
      "berry",
      "sweet",
      "woody"
    ],
    "medicalUses": [
      "pain",
      "insomnia",
      "stress",
      "appetite-loss"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "https://www.leafly.com/strains/granddaddy-purple",
      "https://en.seedfinder.eu/strain-info/Grand_Daddy_Purple/Ken_Estes/"
    ],
    "lastVerified": "2026-05-13",
    "name": "Granddaddy Purple",
    "description": "Granddaddy Purple is an indica cross of Purple Urkle and Big Bud introduced by Ken Estes in California in 2003. It combines the grape-and-berry aroma of Purple Urkle with the dense, oversized bud structure of Big Bud — and is one of the most recognisable purple-finishing strains.\n\n## Aroma & flavor\nGrape and sweet berry over a woody base. Myrcene-dominant; expresses deep purple to magenta hues in cool finish.\n\n## Phenohunting notes\n- Pheno selection rewards patience — the deepest purple-expressing cuts often hold the strongest grape terpene.\n- Watch for the \"Big Bud\" structural inheritance: oversized colas need support.\n\n## Grow notes\n- Medium difficulty; bud density requires careful humidity management.\n- Cool nighttime temperatures (15-18°C) in the final weeks intensify purple expression.\n\n## See also\n- Purple Urkle · Big Bud · Ken Estes · Myrcene",
    "descriptionMarkdown": "Granddaddy Purple is an indica cross of [Purple Urkle](/strains/purple-urkle) and [Big Bud](/strains/big-bud) introduced by [Ken Estes](/breeders/ken-estes) in California in 2003. It combines the grape-and-berry aroma of Purple Urkle with the dense, oversized bud structure of Big Bud — and is one of the most recognisable purple-finishing strains.\n\n## Aroma & flavor\nGrape and sweet berry over a woody base. [Myrcene](/terpenes/myrcene)-dominant; expresses deep purple to magenta hues in cool finish.\n\n## Phenohunting notes\n- Pheno selection rewards patience — the deepest purple-expressing cuts often hold the strongest grape terpene.\n- Watch for the \"Big Bud\" structural inheritance: oversized colas need support.\n\n## Grow notes\n- Medium difficulty; bud density requires careful humidity management.\n- Cool nighttime temperatures (15-18°C) in the final weeks intensify purple expression.\n\n## See also\n- [Purple Urkle](/strains/purple-urkle) · [Big Bud](/strains/big-bud) · [Ken Estes](/breeders/ken-estes) · [Myrcene](/terpenes/myrcene)",
    "breederName": "Ken Estes",
    "lineage": "Purple Urkle × Big Bud"
  },
  {
    "id": "haze",
    "tags": [
      "strain",
      "sativa",
      "landrace-hybrid",
      "classic"
    ],
    "type": "sativa",
    "shortCode": "HZ",
    "genotype": "100% sativa",
    "floweringType": "photoperiod",
    "floweringTimeDays": 91,
    "heightIndoor": "tall",
    "difficulty": "hard",
    "thcRange": "18-25%",
    "cbdRange": "0.1-0.2%",
    "dominantTerpene": "caryophyllene",
    "terpenes": [
      "caryophyllene",
      "pinene",
      "limonene"
    ],
    "effects": [
      "energetic",
      "creative",
      "uplifted",
      "euphoric"
    ],
    "flavors": [
      "spicy",
      "citrus",
      "earthy",
      "sweet"
    ],
    "medicalUses": [
      "depression",
      "stress",
      "anxiety"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "https://www.leafly.com/strains/haze",
      "https://en.seedfinder.eu/strain-info/Haze/"
    ],
    "lastVerified": "2026-05-13",
    "name": "Haze",
    "description": "Haze is a foundational sativa line developed in 1970s California from a blend of Colombian, Mexican, Thai, and South Indian landrace sativas. It's notorious for very long flowering times and demanding cultivation — but produces some of the most cerebrally pronounced, terpene-rich sativas ever bred, and is the sativa parent of many modern hybrids including Blue Dream.\n\n## See also\n- Blue Dream (descendant) · Energetic",
    "descriptionMarkdown": "Haze is a foundational sativa line developed in 1970s California from a blend of Colombian, Mexican, Thai, and South Indian landrace sativas. It's notorious for very long flowering times and demanding cultivation — but produces some of the most cerebrally pronounced, terpene-rich sativas ever bred, and is the sativa parent of many modern hybrids including [Blue Dream](/strains/blue-dream).\n\n## See also\n- [Blue Dream](/strains/blue-dream) (descendant) · [Energetic](/effects/energetic)"
  },
  {
    "id": "hindu-kush",
    "tags": [
      "strain",
      "indica",
      "landrace",
      "classic"
    ],
    "type": "indica",
    "shortCode": "HK",
    "genotype": "100% indica",
    "floweringType": "photoperiod",
    "floweringTimeDays": 56,
    "heightIndoor": "short",
    "difficulty": "easy",
    "thcRange": "15-20%",
    "cbdRange": "0.1-0.4%",
    "dominantTerpene": "myrcene",
    "terpenes": [
      "myrcene",
      "caryophyllene",
      "pinene"
    ],
    "effects": [
      "relaxed",
      "sleepy",
      "happy"
    ],
    "flavors": [
      "earthy",
      "sandalwood",
      "sweet",
      "hash"
    ],
    "medicalUses": [
      "pain",
      "insomnia",
      "stress"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "https://www.leafly.com/strains/hindu-kush"
    ],
    "lastVerified": "2026-05-13",
    "name": "Hindu Kush",
    "description": "Hindu Kush is a pure-indica landrace from the Hindu Kush mountain range spanning Afghanistan and Pakistan. Short, hardy, and adapted to harsh climates, it's a foundational genetic contributor to modern indica hybrids including OG Kush and many hash plant lines.\n\n## See also\n- OG Kush (descendant) · Myrcene",
    "descriptionMarkdown": "Hindu Kush is a pure-indica landrace from the Hindu Kush mountain range spanning Afghanistan and Pakistan. Short, hardy, and adapted to harsh climates, it's a foundational genetic contributor to modern indica hybrids including [OG Kush](/strains/og-kush) and many hash plant lines.\n\n## See also\n- [OG Kush](/strains/og-kush) (descendant) · [Myrcene](/terpenes/myrcene)"
  },
  {
    "id": "northern-lights",
    "tags": [
      "strain",
      "indica-dominant",
      "evening",
      "beginner-friendly"
    ],
    "type": "indica",
    "shortCode": "NL",
    "aliases": [
      "NL",
      "NL #5"
    ],
    "breeder": "sensi-seeds",
    "genotype": "95% indica / 5% sativa",
    "floweringType": "photoperiod",
    "floweringTimeDays": 49,
    "yieldIndoor": "medium-high",
    "yieldOutdoor": "medium",
    "heightIndoor": "short",
    "difficulty": "easy",
    "thcRange": "16-21%",
    "cbdRange": "0.1-0.2%",
    "dominantTerpene": "myrcene",
    "terpenes": [
      "myrcene",
      "caryophyllene",
      "pinene"
    ],
    "effects": [
      "relaxed",
      "sleepy",
      "happy",
      "euphoric"
    ],
    "flavors": [
      "earthy",
      "pine",
      "sweet",
      "spicy"
    ],
    "medicalUses": [
      "insomnia",
      "pain",
      "stress",
      "anxiety"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "https://www.leafly.com/strains/northern-lights",
      "https://sensiseeds.com/en/cannabis-strains/northern-lights"
    ],
    "lastVerified": "2026-05-13",
    "name": "Northern Lights",
    "description": "Northern Lights is a foundational pure-indica line popularised by Sensi Seeds in the Netherlands in the late 1980s. Its Afghani-derived genetics produce dense, resinous, fast-flowering plants — for many breeders it's the bedrock indica used to add structure and finish-speed to crosses.\n\n## Aroma & flavor\nEarthy, pine-forward with sweet and spicy notes. Myrcene-dominant with peppery Caryophyllene support.\n\n## Phenohunting notes\n- NL #5 is the most-circulated pheno — squat, dense, fast.\n- Look for purpling in cool finish conditions and a resin coat by week 3 of flower.\n\n## Grow notes\n- Easy difficulty; classic beginner indica.\n- Short stature, dense buds — watch for humidity-driven mould late in flower.\n- Indoor flowering ~7 weeks; outdoor finishes early.\n\n## See also\n- Sensi Seeds · Myrcene · Sleepy",
    "descriptionMarkdown": "Northern Lights is a foundational pure-indica line popularised by [Sensi Seeds](/breeders/sensi-seeds) in the Netherlands in the late 1980s. Its Afghani-derived genetics produce dense, resinous, fast-flowering plants — for many breeders it's the bedrock indica used to add structure and finish-speed to crosses.\n\n## Aroma & flavor\nEarthy, pine-forward with sweet and spicy notes. [Myrcene](/terpenes/myrcene)-dominant with peppery [Caryophyllene](/terpenes/caryophyllene) support.\n\n## Phenohunting notes\n- NL #5 is the most-circulated pheno — squat, dense, fast.\n- Look for purpling in cool finish conditions and a resin coat by week 3 of flower.\n\n## Grow notes\n- Easy difficulty; classic beginner indica.\n- Short stature, dense buds — watch for humidity-driven mould late in flower.\n- Indoor flowering ~7 weeks; outdoor finishes early.\n\n## See also\n- [Sensi Seeds](/breeders/sensi-seeds) · [Myrcene](/terpenes/myrcene) · [Sleepy](/effects/sleepy)",
    "breederName": "Sensi Seeds"
  },
  {
    "id": "og-kush",
    "tags": [
      "strain",
      "indica-dominant",
      "evening"
    ],
    "type": "hybrid",
    "shortCode": "OGK",
    "aliases": [
      "Premium OG Kush",
      "OGK"
    ],
    "parents": [
      "chemdawg",
      "hindu-kush"
    ],
    "genotype": "55% indica / 45% sativa",
    "floweringType": "photoperiod",
    "floweringTimeDays": 63,
    "yieldIndoor": "medium",
    "yieldOutdoor": "medium",
    "heightIndoor": "medium",
    "difficulty": "medium",
    "thcRange": "19-26%",
    "cbdRange": "0.1-0.3%",
    "dominantTerpene": "myrcene",
    "terpenes": [
      "myrcene",
      "limonene",
      "caryophyllene"
    ],
    "effects": [
      "relaxed",
      "happy",
      "euphoric",
      "sleepy"
    ],
    "flavors": [
      "pine",
      "lemon",
      "woody",
      "earthy"
    ],
    "medicalUses": [
      "stress",
      "pain",
      "insomnia",
      "depression"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "https://www.leafly.com/strains/og-kush",
      "https://en.seedfinder.eu/strain-info/OG_Kush/"
    ],
    "lastVerified": "2026-05-13",
    "name": "OG Kush",
    "description": "OG Kush is a foundational California hybrid with a contested origin story; common attribution is a cross of Chemdawg with a Hindu Kush descendant, emerging from Florida in the early 1990s before becoming a cornerstone of the West Coast scene. Notable for distinctive earthy-citrus aromas and heavy, relaxing effects.\n\n## Aroma & flavor\nPine and lemon over a woody, fuel-like base — driven by Myrcene and Limonene with peppery Caryophyllene support.\n\n## Phenohunting notes\n- Multiple cuts circulate (Tahoe OG, SFV OG, Larry OG, etc.) — verify lineage when sourcing seed.\n- True-to-type cuts express thick lemon-pine resin glands by mid-flower.\n\n## Grow notes\n- Medium difficulty; sensitive to nutrient burn and humidity-related bud rot.\n- Compact, branchy growth; benefits from defoliation.\n\n## See also\n- Chemdawg · Hindu Kush · Limonene",
    "descriptionMarkdown": "OG Kush is a foundational California hybrid with a contested origin story; common attribution is a cross of [Chemdawg](/strains/chemdawg) with a [Hindu Kush](/strains/hindu-kush) descendant, emerging from Florida in the early 1990s before becoming a cornerstone of the West Coast scene. Notable for distinctive earthy-citrus aromas and heavy, relaxing effects.\n\n## Aroma & flavor\nPine and lemon over a woody, fuel-like base — driven by [Myrcene](/terpenes/myrcene) and [Limonene](/terpenes/limonene) with peppery [Caryophyllene](/terpenes/caryophyllene) support.\n\n## Phenohunting notes\n- Multiple cuts circulate (Tahoe OG, SFV OG, Larry OG, etc.) — verify lineage when sourcing seed.\n- True-to-type cuts express thick lemon-pine resin glands by mid-flower.\n\n## Grow notes\n- Medium difficulty; sensitive to nutrient burn and humidity-related bud rot.\n- Compact, branchy growth; benefits from defoliation.\n\n## See also\n- [Chemdawg](/strains/chemdawg) · [Hindu Kush](/strains/hindu-kush) · [Limonene](/terpenes/limonene)",
    "lineage": "Chemdawg × Hindu Kush"
  },
  {
    "id": "purple-urkle",
    "tags": [
      "strain",
      "indica-dominant",
      "classic"
    ],
    "type": "indica",
    "shortCode": "PU",
    "aliases": [
      "Purple Urple",
      "Urkle"
    ],
    "genotype": "80% indica / 20% sativa",
    "floweringType": "photoperiod",
    "floweringTimeDays": 60,
    "thcRange": "16-21%",
    "cbdRange": "0.1-0.2%",
    "dominantTerpene": "myrcene",
    "terpenes": [
      "myrcene",
      "pinene"
    ],
    "effects": [
      "relaxed",
      "sleepy",
      "happy"
    ],
    "flavors": [
      "grape",
      "berry",
      "skunk",
      "sweet"
    ],
    "medicalUses": [
      "pain",
      "insomnia",
      "stress"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "https://www.leafly.com/strains/purple-urkle"
    ],
    "lastVerified": "2026-05-13",
    "name": "Purple Urkle",
    "description": "Purple Urkle is a Northern California indica selection (likely from a Mendocino Purps phenotype) known for its deep purple coloration and grape aroma. It's a parent of Granddaddy Purple and is widely used in breeding for purple expression and grape-leaning terpene profiles.\n\n## See also\n- Granddaddy Purple (descendant)",
    "descriptionMarkdown": "Purple Urkle is a Northern California indica selection (likely from a Mendocino Purps phenotype) known for its deep purple coloration and grape aroma. It's a parent of [Granddaddy Purple](/strains/granddaddy-purple) and is widely used in breeding for purple expression and grape-leaning terpene profiles.\n\n## See also\n- [Granddaddy Purple](/strains/granddaddy-purple) (descendant)"
  },
  {
    "id": "sour-diesel",
    "tags": [
      "strain",
      "sativa-dominant",
      "daytime"
    ],
    "type": "sativa",
    "shortCode": "SD",
    "aliases": [
      "Sour D",
      "East Coast Sour Diesel"
    ],
    "parents": [
      "chemdawg"
    ],
    "genotype": "90% sativa / 10% indica",
    "floweringType": "photoperiod",
    "floweringTimeDays": 77,
    "yieldIndoor": "medium",
    "yieldOutdoor": "high",
    "heightIndoor": "tall",
    "difficulty": "medium",
    "thcRange": "19-25%",
    "cbdRange": "0.1-0.2%",
    "dominantTerpene": "caryophyllene",
    "terpenes": [
      "caryophyllene",
      "limonene",
      "myrcene"
    ],
    "effects": [
      "energetic",
      "happy",
      "uplifted",
      "euphoric"
    ],
    "flavors": [
      "diesel",
      "citrus",
      "pungent",
      "skunk"
    ],
    "medicalUses": [
      "depression",
      "stress",
      "pain"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "https://www.leafly.com/strains/sour-diesel",
      "https://en.seedfinder.eu/strain-info/Sour_Diesel/"
    ],
    "lastVerified": "2026-05-13",
    "name": "Sour Diesel",
    "description": "Sour Diesel is a sharp, sativa-dominant strain that emerged from the US East Coast in the early 1990s. Genetic provenance is disputed; the most cited account is a Chemdawg cross with Northern Lights and/or Skunk lines. Known for fast-onset, energising effects and a pungent diesel-citrus aroma.\n\n## Aroma & flavor\nCuttingly pungent — diesel fuel, ammonia, and skunky funk on top of a citrus base. Driven by Caryophyllene and Limonene.\n\n## Phenohunting notes\n- Look for the loud diesel terpene early — phenos that don't express by week 4 of flower rarely catch up.\n- \"East Coast\" and \"West Coast\" cuts differ in funk vs sweetness balance.\n\n## Grow notes\n- Long flowering (10-11 weeks indoor) — patience required.\n- Tall, stretchy; aggressive training and trellising recommended.\n\n## See also\n- Chemdawg · Caryophyllene · Energetic",
    "descriptionMarkdown": "Sour Diesel is a sharp, sativa-dominant strain that emerged from the US East Coast in the early 1990s. Genetic provenance is disputed; the most cited account is a [Chemdawg](/strains/chemdawg) cross with Northern Lights and/or Skunk lines. Known for fast-onset, energising effects and a pungent diesel-citrus aroma.\n\n## Aroma & flavor\nCuttingly pungent — diesel fuel, ammonia, and skunky funk on top of a citrus base. Driven by [Caryophyllene](/terpenes/caryophyllene) and [Limonene](/terpenes/limonene).\n\n## Phenohunting notes\n- Look for the loud diesel terpene early — phenos that don't express by week 4 of flower rarely catch up.\n- \"East Coast\" and \"West Coast\" cuts differ in funk vs sweetness balance.\n\n## Grow notes\n- Long flowering (10-11 weeks indoor) — patience required.\n- Tall, stretchy; aggressive training and trellising recommended.\n\n## See also\n- [Chemdawg](/strains/chemdawg) · [Caryophyllene](/terpenes/caryophyllene) · [Energetic](/effects/energetic)",
    "lineage": "Chemdawg"
  }
]
