Amherst Sour Diesel
Amherst Sour Diesel
Also known as: ASD, Amherst S.D., Amherst 81st
Overview
Amherst Sour Diesel is a sativa-dominant hybrid strain created by Humboldt Seed Organization through crossing Chemdog with Amherst Super Skunk. The strain exhibits a 70% sativa and 30% indica genetic profile. This elite clone was first brought from New York in the early 1990s, utilizing a pre-90s Chemdog cutting that predated the diverse expressions seen in today's Chem lineage. The Chemdog genetics trace back to the influential "Family" genetics - an elite group of Grateful Dead tour followers who were driving forces in the underground cannabis trade.
The strain produces medium-sized dense neon green buds that are furry, speckled with amber and gold hairs, and caked in fine crystal trichomes. Plants grow vigorously and produce elongated buds with intense aromatic profiles. This hybrid brings together old-school East Coast genetics with California's strength and resilience, tracing its genetic backbone to the iconic Chemdog lineage crossed with Amherst Super Skunk. THC content typically ranges from 20-27%, with some phenotypes testing as high as 27%. The effects are characteristically sativa-dominant: euphoric, uplifting, invigorating, and long-lasting, making it ideal for social situations or creative endeavors.
Aromatically, the strain combines gassy diesel notes with wonderful hints of tropical fruit and wood, creating a pungent fruity-wood smell with diesel undertones. The scent profile features sharp chemical notes reminiscent of diesel fuel accompanied by sweet citrus undertones, creating an olfactory experience that is both invigorating and distinctly memorable.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from stress and depression
- May help with anxiety management
- Often used for moderate pain relief
- Users report mood enhancement
- May provide energy for daytime activities
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Amherst Sour Diesel can be grown in any environment and is suitable for warm, dry, temperate, and Mediterranean climates. Indoor yields reach 400-600g/m² with a flowering time of 65-70 days. Outdoor growers can expect massive yields of 2000-3000g per plant with harvest in late October. Plants can grow to heights of 3-4 meters (9'10"-13'1") outdoors. The strain exhibits impressive resilience and is known for its aggressive root system driving substantial bud production. It thrives in warm, dry, Mediterranean-like climates with plenty of sunshine. While not the most challenging strain to grow, some experience with high-yielding sativa-dominant hybrids will help maximize its potential.