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sativa-dominant strainNew York City
New York City is a sativa-dominant strain with the lineage Jack Herer × NYC Diesel. Typical aromas include diesel. The flowering time is currently listed as 10-11 weeks.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
Genetics
Parent lineage and family tree
New York City is at the beginning. Below it are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.
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StrainNew York City
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ParentsJack Herer
- GrandparentsHaze
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ParentsNYC Diesel
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GrandparentsAfghani
- 3rd generationAfghanistan
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GrandparentsMexican Sativa
- 3rd generationMexico
- 3rd generationPakistani Hash Plant
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3rd generationDurban
- 4th generationDurban Poison
- 4th generationSouth African Sativa
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GrandparentsAfghani
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ParentsJack Herer
Editorial profile
New York City in detail
Origin & classification
New York City is a sativa-dominant strain from Jack Herer × NYC Diesel. Pyramid Seeds is named as the breeder of this strain.
Aroma & flavour
New York City primarily displays a diesel aroma.
Terpene profile
The flowering time is roughly 70 to 80 days. The often-mentioned resin production is also clearly one of the characteristics that define this strain.
Effect tendency
New York City remains interesting above all because of its genetics and clear fundamental character.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
This combination ensures that the strain does not feel interchangeable, but instead brings a distinct character of its own. Its lineage also helps to understand the profile more quickly without making it seem formulaic.
Further classification
Genetically, New York City comes from the combination of Jack Herer x NYC Diesel. Aromatically, the strain gains a more modern edge with diesel notes. In New York City, the aroma is not merely an added detail, but a central part of the strain’s identity. The parent strains therefore provide not only an indication of origin, but also help to compare New York City more accurately with similar strains. The flowering time is recorded as approximately 70–80 days. Pyramid Seeds is listed as the breeder, adding to the genetic classification. New York City is also associated with a compact, resin-rich flower structure, which supports the strain’s fuller overall profile. Its classification as a sativa-dominant strain fits a brighter, more active overall character. New York City therefore remains a sativa-dominant strain whose appeal lies primarily in the interplay of its existing characteristics.
Further classification
With New York City in particular, it is helpful that its basic direction can still be readily inferred from its parent lineage. Together with its breeder attribution to Pyramid Seeds, this creates a profile that can be understood well without marketing language.
Further classification
Anyone wishing to compare New York City with similar strains should focus above all on the parent lineage of Jack Herer and NYC Diesel and the diesel aroma profile. This combination makes the profile more tangible than pure buzzwords or isolated THC figures.
Further classification
Overall, New York City lies more between clearly separated poles. That is precisely what makes the strain interesting when you are not looking for a one-dimensional classification, but for a profile that brings together several directions while remaining easy to understand.
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Frequently asked questions about New York City
What type of strain is New York City?
We list New York City as a sativa-dominant strain with the parent lineage Jack Herer × NYC Diesel.
What genetics are behind New York City?
The parent lineage of New York City is Jack Herer × NYC Diesel.
What does New York City smell and taste like?
Aromatically, New York City is primarily characterised by diesel notes. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
What flowering time is listed for New York City?
A flowering time of 10-11 weeks is listed for New York City.
Which breeder is named for New York City?
Pyramid Seeds is named as the breeder or grower of New York City.
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