BCN Diesel

BCN Diesel was named as a tribute to Barcelona and combines a penetrating diesel aroma with lemon and chemical notes. Kannabia describes a lively, creative initial phase, which may be followed by physical relaxation.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

diesel-like
lemony
chemical

Effects

energetic
creative
body-focused

Genetics

Parent lineage and family tree

BCN Diesel is at the beginning. The documented parent lines through the 4th generation follow below.

StrainBCN Diesel
- ParentsNYC Diesel
  - GrandparentsAfghani
    - 3rd generationAfghanistan
  - GrandparentsMexican Sativa
    - 3rd generationMexico
    - 3rd generationPakistani Hash Plant
    - 3rd generationDurban
      - 4th generationDurban Poison
      - 4th generationSouth African Sativa
- ParentsAfganistan
- ParentsBlack Domina
  - GrandparentsNorthern Lights
    - 3rd generationAfghani
      - 4th generationAfghanistan
    - 3rd generationPurest Indica
    - 3rd generationAfghanistan
  - GrandparentsHash-Plant
    - 3rd generationNorthern Lights
      - 4th generationAfghani
      - 4th generationPurest Indica
      - 4th generationAfghanistan
    - 3rd generationAfghani
      - 4th generationAfghanistan
  - GrandparentsAfghani
    - 3rd generationAfghanistan

Editorial profile

BCN Diesel in detail

Origin & classification

BCN in the name stands for Barcelona: According to the breeder’s account, the strain originated from an NY Diesel clone from the USA that was passed on through a breeder from Barcelona. Kannabia first crossed it with a strongly indica-influenced Afghan plant of Dutch origin and then with Black Domina for stabilization. A lengthy selection process was intended to combine diesel characteristics, yield and development speed.

Aroma & taste

This lineage applies to the renewed version. The source explicitly notes that BCN Diesel was revised around 2010/2011. Previously, it was described as a predominantly sativa-influenced cross of a Diesel #2 phenotype with Malawi. The two family trees should therefore not be conflated. The structured information NYC Diesel, Afghanistan and Black Domina generally matches the newer version, but simplifies the more detailed origin story.

Terpene profile

The aroma is dominated by a penetrating diesel smell that appears early and is said to become even more intense during flowering. Lemon and chemical notes are also documented. The breeder’s description emphasizes the structure, aroma and taste of the original diesel side, combined with vigorous indica growth. Individual terpenes or reliable cannabinoid values are not provided.

Effect tendency

The plants are described as very vigorous and are said to continue gaining significant height even after flowering begins. The breeder states around 15 to 20 days of growth from seed before switching to flowering, depending on pot size and available space. Genetic suitability for SOG is mentioned indoors. Maturity is generally expected after eight weeks of flowering; individual plants may require a ninth week. These values concern the breeder-related photoperiodic version and not a complete life cycle.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Regarding the effects, the source describes a lively, energetic and creative initial phase, partly with a psychedelic quality, followed by physical relaxation. The structured profile summarizes this as energetic, creative and body-focused. Increased appetite is also mentioned in the original text. All of these are subjective descriptions, not guaranteed effects. BCN Diesel remains particularly well documented as a fast-growing Kannabia variety with a distinctive diesel-lemon aroma, an eight- to nine-week flowering period and a progression from activity to later physical calm.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about BCN Diesel

What type of strain is BCN Diesel?

We list BCN Diesel as an indica-dominant strain with the parent lineage NYC Diesel × Afganistan × Black Domina.

What genetics are behind BCN Diesel?

The parent lineage of BCN Diesel is NYC Diesel × Afganistan × Black Domina.

What does BCN Diesel smell and taste like?

Aromatically, BCN Diesel is primarily diesel-like, lemony and chemical. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the intensity may vary.

What effect tendency does BCN Diesel have?

We primarily describe BCN Diesel as energetic, creative and body-focused. Effect impressions are subjective and are not a medical claim.

Which breeder is named for BCN Diesel?

Kannabia Seeds is named as the breeder or cultivator of BCN Diesel.

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