Marijuana Strain Descriptions
Sonoran Sour
Cannabis Strain Summary
Terpene Profile- Primary
Caryophyllene (spicy, peppery diesel bite); Limonene (zesty citrus, lemon rind, sour lime); Myrcene (earthy, herbal foundation)
Terpene Profile- Secondary
Pinene alpha and beta (fresh pine, woody notes); Camphene (camphor-like, enhances fuel impression); unique greasy-vanilla undertones from Sour Trails influence
The Experience- Common Effects
Enhanced creativity and divergent thinking; increased motivation and task engagement; elevated mood and sociability; sustained mental clarity; gentle physical relaxation; focused and energizing; functional stimulation; cerebral without racing mind
The Experience- Duration
Peak: 20-30 minutes post-consumption; clear functional phase: 1-2 hours; tail: additional 1-2 hours with gradual softening; total duration: 2-4 hours depending on dose and tolerance
The Experience- Onset
Immediate head rush within minutes; light pressure behind eyes with rapid mood elevation; cerebral effects arrive fast and assertive; peak intensity 15-20 minutes with energy surge and sharpened focus; settles into sustained functional elevation
The Experience- Potential Side Effects
Dry mouth and dry eyes (standard with high-THC strains); potential anxiety or overwhelming sensation in THC-sensitive users at higher doses; may interfere with sleep if consumed late; rapid onset intensity may surprise new users
Strain Type
Sativa-Dominant Hybrid
Not Recommended For
Late evening or before bed (may interfere with sleep); situations requiring absolute sobriety; users highly sensitive to THC or prone to sativa-induced anxiety; tasks demanding sustained precise attention where impairment is problematic
Lineage and Origins
Bred by Spaceman Seed Co. (Arizona) as part of Project Sour line; Sour Trails #5 x Sour Diesel bx2; traces to 1990s New York Sour Diesel (Chemdawg 91 x Super Skunk); Sour Trails adds Albany Sour x Ksmorz genetics
Cannabanoid Profile
THC: 18-26% (typically 20-24%); CBD: <1% (0.1-0.5%); CBG: 0.3-0.8%; THCV: trace amounts 0.1-0.5%; THC-dominant profile
Comparable Strains
Sour Diesel ECSD (direct ancestor, more variable); NYC Diesel (similar fuel, more grapefruit); Sour Jack (Sour D x Jack Herer, more intense); Jet Fuel G6 (gassier, less citrus); Chiesel (NYC Diesel cross, cheese notes)
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Cultivation Resilience
Resilient to common stressors with proper nutrients; thrives in warm sunny conditions; requires good airflow; maintain humidity <55-60% during flowering to prevent mold in dense structures
Cultivation Flowering Time
9-10 weeks indoor flowering; relatively standard for sativa-leaning hybrids; shortened compared to traditional Sour Diesel (11-12 weeks)
Cultivation Yield
Moderate to high; improved consistency through backcross breeding; dense cola formation; heavy trichome production
Cultivation Plant Structure
2x stretch during early flowering; requires vertical space or training techniques (topping, LST, SCRoG); long dense colas rather than lanky airy buds; vigorous growth; responds well to canopy management
Cultivation Quality Indicators
Immediate powerful diesel-fuel scent with citrus brightness and greasy-vanilla complexity; frosty trichome coverage; prominent orange pistils on light-to-medium green buds; dense sticky texture with noticeable resin; properly cured with slight springiness
