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sativa-dominant strainDiesel Kush
Diesel Kush by Zativo crosses Sour Diesel and OG Kush. Citrusy diesel and sour fuel notes accompany a profile that is initially stimulating and cerebral, followed later by physical relaxation.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- sour
Genetics
Parentage and family tree
Diesel Kush is at the top. The documented parent lines down to the 2nd generation follow below.
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StrainDiesel Kush
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ParentsSour Diesel
- GrandparentsMass Skunk
- GrandparentsChemdog
- ParentsOG Kush
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ParentsSour Diesel
Editorial profile
Diesel Kush in detail
Origin & classification
Sour Diesel and OG Kush form Diesel Kush’s classic parent combination. Zativo describes the strain as 60 percent sativa and 40 percent indica. This pairing is intended to create a two-part profile: the Sour Diesel side provides a pungent fuel aroma and mental stimulation, while OG Kush contributes more pronounced physical heaviness to the cross.
Aroma & flavour
The aroma is defined by bold, citrusy diesel. The structured fields summarise it as diesel and sour. The flavour is considered intense and penetrating; however, no further clearly named individual notes or terpenes are provided. The profile therefore remains with the well-documented combination of fuel and citrus, without inventing additional spicy, earthy or Kush notes.
Terpene profile
The source describes the effects as balanced between an uplifting, cerebral high and a pleasantly relaxing physical component. The profile therefore begins more head-focused while also featuring a noticeable indica influence. Statements from the source about alleviating various complaints are not included. The effects described are subjective and may vary with phenotype, batch, quantity and individual condition.
Effect tendency
In cultivation, Diesel Kush develops compact, dense and heavy flowers. Indoors, a height of 90 to 160 centimetres is given, and outdoors 175 to 210 centimetres. The source cites possible yields of 450 to 500 grams per square metre indoors and 500 to 550 grams per plant outdoors. These figures are breeder-based reference values under specific conditions, not guarantees. The dense flowers can increase the risk of fungal infestation and bud rot if air circulation is insufficient and humidity is too high.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
The photoperiod flowering time is described in detail as eight to ten weeks; the profile field states nine to ten weeks instead. For outdoors, mid- to late October is given as the harvest window in the Northern Hemisphere. During early flowering, the plant can stretch considerably, which is why the source advises against an excessively long vegetative phase and mentions its response to training. Exact THC and CBD values are not available: THC is merely described as high, while CBD is listed as unknown. Diesel Kush is therefore primarily defined by its parent cross, citrusy diesel profile, balanced head-and-body effect and specific, but breeder-based, cultivation characteristics.
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Frequently asked questions about Diesel Kush
What type of strain is Diesel Kush?
We list Diesel Kush as a sativa-dominant strain with the Sour Diesel × OG Kush parent line.
What genetics are behind Diesel Kush?
The parent line of Diesel Kush is Sour Diesel × OG Kush.
What does Diesel Kush smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Diesel Kush is primarily characterised by diesel and sour notes. The expression may vary in intensity depending on the batch and phenotype.
What flowering time is given for Diesel Kush?
A flowering time of 9-10 weeks is given for Diesel Kush.
Which breeder is named for Diesel Kush?
Zativo is named as the breeder or cultivator of Diesel Kush.
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