Strain Name: Original Sour Diesel (Heirloom Cut) New York Upstate Cut
Lineage:
Receiver: Chemdog 91
Donor: Super Skunk
Type:
Sativa-Dominant Hybrid: 90% Sativa / 10% Indica
Description:
The New York Upstate Cut represents the original heirloom Sour Diesel, preserved from the early 1990s East Coast underground.
Before hybrids. Before remakes.
This is THE original clone-only cut — famous for its electric cerebral high, unmistakable gassy aroma, and creative, euphoric energy that defined a generation of growers.
Expect an invigorating, long-lasting high with clear-headed focus, introspection, and a touch of nostalgic bliss.
This is the true Sour Diesel — the one that made history.
Story:
The legendary origins of Sour Diesel trace back to Upstate New York and the early 1990s cannabis community.
It’s said that this strain was born when Chemdog 91 met Super Skunk, producing a skunky, fuel-heavy phenotype unlike anything before.
Handed down among legacy cultivators and refined over decades, this heirloom clone remains one of the most sought-after genetics in modern cannabis preservation.
Now, the authentic Upstate Cut returns — pure, potent, and clone only.
Highlights:
Authentic 30-year heirloom Sour Diesel genetics — the real deal.
Renowned for its pungent skunk-fuel aroma and soaring cerebral rush.
Energizing and euphoric — ideal for creative or daytime use.
Limited clone-only preservation cut, true to the original East Coast line.
Loved by legacy growers and cultivar preservationists worldwide.
Specifications:
Height: Tall – vigorous vertical stretch during flowering
Yield: High (when trained and topped properly)
Days to Flower: 9–11 weeks (63–77 days)
Outdoor Harvest: Late October (Northern Hemisphere)
Best Climate: Indoor, greenhouse, or warm outdoor environments
Seed Type: Clone Only (Heirloom Preservation Line)
Flavor and Aroma Profile:
Flavor: Sharp diesel, sour citrus, and earthy gas
Aroma: Loud, pungent, fuel-heavy skunk with musky undertones
Appearance:
Nugs: Dense, olive-green spade-shaped buds
Hairs: Bright amber-orange pistils
Trichomes: Thick, frosty layer of cloudy to amber resin glands — sticky and aromatic
Effects:
The high begins with a fast, euphoric lift, enhancing focus and creativity while washing away fatigue and stress.
As it builds, the experience turns introspective and dreamy, with a sustained cerebral buzz that endures for hours.
A true sativa experience — energizing, uplifting, and intensely flavorful.
Grow Difficulty:
Moderate to Advanced — stretches significantly; thrives with training (SCROG/LST) and strong light intensity.
THC Content:
THC: 18–26%
CBD: <1%
Most Common Uses:
Stress Relief
Depression
Fatigue
Creative Focus
Social Energy
Appetite Stimulation
Side Effects:
Dry Mouth
Dry Eyes
Possible Anxiety with Overuse (due to potency)
Availability:
Clone Only — Exclusive heirloom cut available now at OldSchoolChronic.com
When the taste counts.