Red Diesel
Genetics
Most-cited cross · 2 sources
Breeder: unknown
Effects & uses
People most often describe Red Diesel as euphoric and happy, with a mix of energy and relaxation that stays fairly clear-headed rather than heavy. Many users mention a noticeable pull toward snacking, and some reach for it when they want to unwind without feeling weighed down or to bring back an appetite. It tends to be chosen more for easygoing daytime or social moments than for creative work, where users find it less suited.
The aroma and flavor lean toward diesel, with citrus and woody notes. Lab results show myrcene as the dominant terpene, followed by alpha-pinene, caryophyllene and a little limonene, with THC typically around 14%.
Genetics
Family tree
- Californian OrangeReported
- NYC DieselReported
- AfghaniDisputed
- Afghan landrace accessions (Sensi)Verified
- Mexican SativaDisputed
- Durban PoisonVerified
- Dutch GeneticsReported
- South AfricanReported
- MexicanVerified
- Pakistani Hash PlantVerified
- Verified
- Well-supported
- Reported
- Folklore
- Disputed
Offspring
Bred from Red Diesel
No documented offspring yet.
Lab data
Cannabinoids
- THC14.4%n=102
- CBG0.75%n=5
- THCV0.41%n=3
- CBC0.14%n=4
- CBN0.07%n=4
- CBD0.00%n=102
Bar = median; line = lowest to highest test. Values vary by grower and lab.
Lab data
Terpenes
- Myrcene0.44%n=116
- α-Pinene0.14%n=116
- β-Caryophyllene0.13%n=116
- Limonene0.07%n=116
- β-Pinene0.07%n=116
- Humulene0.04%n=116
- Linalool0.04%n=116
- Bisabolol0.03%n=116
Good for
Use cases
- Appetite97th
- Clear-headed94th
- Relaxation88th
- Energy79th
- Social69th
- Focus55th
- Stress48th
- Sleep29th
- Pain21th
- Creativity13th
Ranked against other strains from user reports and lab terpenes.
All reported crosses & sources (1 cross)
Californian Orange × NYC Diesel
ReportedStated by Barney's Farm (seed line; market identity unconfirmed)
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Type (Type not reported) is a reported label, not chemistry.