Sweet Diesel
Sweet Diesel is a name shared by several distinct hybrid cultivars, each representing a different breeder's attempt to temper the sharp, gassy profile of [[sour-diesel|Sour Diesel]] with sweeter genetic influences.
About Sweet Diesel
The name Sweet Diesel is applied to multiple, genetically distinct projects, reflecting a common interest in softening the aggressive fuel notes of the legendary Sour Diesel lineage.
Turn It Up Genetics produced a version by crossing King Bubba with Sour Diesel, which has also been further developed into an S1 (self-pollinated) line. Details regarding the sensory profile of this specific iteration remain limited.
Coastal Genetics released a version derived from a cross of OG Kush and Sour Diesel. This cultivar is noted for its sativa-leaning effects, which users often describe as creative, focused, and happy. The aromatic profile is characterized by a sharp, chemical-gassy scent balanced by a sweet, earthy undertone. Laboratory analysis of this version has identified a terpene profile dominated by myrcene, caryophyllene, and limonene.
Dr. Underground offers a sativa-dominant version with a more complex lineage, crossing Original Diesel with a hybrid of Peyote Purple and Sweet Tooth. This iteration is reported to have a sweet and fruity flavor profile, though specific user experiences regarding its effects are not widely documented.
Plant characteristics
Sweet Diesel exhibits sativa-typical growth patterns, characterized by significant vertical stretching and a relatively long flowering cycle. Indoor maturity is generally reached around 70 days, while outdoor harvests typically occur by early November. The cultivar is primarily available in seed form.