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sativa-dominant strainSour Tsunami
Sour Tsunami is a sativa-dominant strain with the lineage Sour Diesel × NYC Diesel. Typical aromas include diesel-like and sour notes. The effects are generally described as clear and functional.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- sour
Effects
- functional
Cannabinoid profile
Recorded ranges
The values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parent line and family tree
Sour Tsunami is at the beginning. Below are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.
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StrainSour Tsunami
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ParentsSour Diesel
- GrandparentsMass Skunk
- GrandparentsChemdog
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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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ParentsSour Diesel
Editorial profile
Sour Tsunami in detail
Origin & classification
Sour Tsunami is a sativa-dominant strain from Sour Diesel × NYC Diesel. THC levels are rather mild at 1–10 %. CBD is also clearly present in the profile at 10–15 %.
Aroma & flavour
In terms of aroma, Sour Tsunami is primarily diesel-like and sour.
Terpene profile
Sour Tsunami is generally described as clear and functional in its effects. Overall, it therefore comes across as more open, lively and present than heavy or oppressive.
Effect tendency
Sour Tsunami is therefore particularly interesting for anyone looking for precisely this combination of genetics, aroma and effects.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
Sour Tsunami is likely to be particularly appealing to people who prefer strains that are bright, present and head-focused.
Further classification
The focus is therefore less on pure heaviness and more on a profile with presence, character and a clear identity. Its lineage also helps to understand the profile more quickly without making it feel schematic.
Further classification
Sour Tsunami combines Sour Diesel with NYC Diesel. At 1–10 % THC, Sour Tsunami remains in the rather mild potency range. CBD is also clearly present in Sour Tsunami’s profile at 10–15 %. Aromatically, it moves between diesel-like and sour. The effects tend towards a bright, active direction: clear and functional. In Sour Tsunami, the aroma is not merely an addition but a central part of the strain’s identity. The documented effects give Sour Tsunami a clear, brighter direction rather than a heavy, body-focused impression. The parent strains are therefore not just an indication of origin; they also help to compare Sour Tsunami more accurately with similar strains. Its milder potency leaves more room for the strain’s other characteristics. Within the strain spectrum, it leans towards the lively, head-focused side. Sour Tsunami therefore remains a sativa-dominant strain whose appeal lies primarily in the interplay of its existing characteristics.
Further classification
With Sour Tsunami in particular, it is helpful that its fundamental direction can still be derived quite well from its parent line. Overall, the emphasis is therefore more on a present, bright effect than on a purely heavy or sedating direction.
Further classification
Anyone wanting to compare Sour Tsunami with similar strains should pay particular attention to the parent line of Sour Diesel and NYC Diesel, the aroma profile of diesel-like and sour, the described effects such as clear and functional, and the cannabinoid range of 1–10 % THC. This combination makes the profile more tangible than mere keywords or isolated THC figures.
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Frequently asked questions about Sour Tsunami
What kind of strain is Sour Tsunami?
We classify Sour Tsunami as a sativa-dominant strain with the parent line Sour Diesel × NYC Diesel.
What genetics are behind Sour Tsunami?
Sour Tsunami’s parent line is Sour Diesel × NYC Diesel.
What does Sour Tsunami smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Sour Tsunami is primarily diesel-like and sour. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
What is Sour Tsunami’s effect tendency?
We primarily describe Sour Tsunami as clear and functional. Effects are subjective impressions and not a medical promise.
How high is Sour Tsunami’s THC content?
Sour Tsunami is listed with a THC range of 1–10 %. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
How high is Sour Tsunami’s CBD content?
Sour Tsunami is listed with a CBD range of 10–15 %. This value may also vary for the respective batch.
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