Super Sour Diesel is a sativa cannabis strain bred from Sour Diesel and Super Silver Haze, known for a pungent fuel flavor and a fast, energetic, cerebral high. Its original breeder is not documented, but both parents are classic sativas and the cross keeps their racy character. Leafly lists it around 23% THC, and AllBud gives a typical range of 18–24%.
Super Sour Diesel Strain at a Glance
| Type | Sativa |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Super Diesel, Super Sour, Super Silver Sour Diesel |
| Lineage | Sour Diesel × Super Silver Haze |
| Breeder / origin | Not documented |
| THC | 18–24% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Dominant terpenes | Limonene, Beta-caryophyllene, Myrcene |
| Aroma and flavor | diesel, chemical, sour, herbal, spicy, fuel, sour citrus, spice, sweet |
| Reported effects | energetic, creative, focused, euphoric |
| Best for | daytime use, socializing, high-tolerance consumers |
Where Super Sour Diesel Comes From
Super Sour Diesel joins two famous sativa lines. Sour Diesel brings the gassy, sour East Coast funk, and Super Silver Haze, the Green House Seeds Haze that won multiple Cannabis Cups in the late 1990s, brings Haze-style energy. Leafly and AllBud both list the same cross. AllBud labels it a pure sativa, while some reviewers call it a sativa-leaning hybrid.
Neither database credits a breeder, and the strain is known mainly through dispensary cuts. It also goes by Super Diesel, Super Sour and Super Silver Sour Diesel, which can make it look like several different strains on menus. Leafly lists Banana Diesel and Hot Donna among its offspring.
Super Sour Diesel Effects: What It Feels Like
This is a heady, high-energy strain. Leafly users name energetic, creative and focused as the top effects, and AllBud describes an intensely uplifting, euphoric high that can turn spacey and easily distracted. Many people feel it within minutes, with a rush of motivation and talkativeness.
Leafly says it is best for consumers with a high THC tolerance, because the cerebral effect can overwhelm beginners. It fits daytime, social plans or creative work. Too much can bring anxiety or paranoia, and AllBud reviewers mention a fried feeling after heavy sessions, so start with a small amount and pace yourself.
Super Sour Diesel Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Super Sour Diesel smells exactly like the name suggests: pungent diesel with chemical, sour and earthy edges. Leafly users describe the taste as fuel, and AllBud adds citrus, spice and a sweet note, with a sour, chemical aftertaste on the exhale. Some reviewers find the smoke harsh.
Leafly’s terpene data lists limonene first, followed by caryophyllene and myrcene. Limonene drives the sour citrus, caryophyllene adds the peppery spice and myrcene rounds out the earthy base under the fuel.
- Limonene: bright citrus, also found in lemon and orange peel
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
- Myrcene: earthy, musky and herbal, also found in mango and hops
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Super Sour Diesel
Leafly reviewers report dry mouth, dry eyes and anxiety most often, and AllBud users mention headaches and harsh smoke. Its potency and racy character are the main concerns. Anyone sensitive to stimulating strains should take very small doses or pick something calmer.
With Super Sour Diesel, as with any strain, a smaller dose usually avoids anxiety or grogginess. Our cannabis safety guide covers what to do if you take too much.
Do People Use Super Sour Diesel for Medical Reasons?
On Leafly, people most often mention reaching for Super Sour Diesel for stress, anxiety and low mood, and AllBud users mention fatigue and trouble focusing. These are user reports, not medical claims. Because it can trigger anxiety in some people, it is a poor fit for those whose main concern is anxiousness.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Strains Like Super Sour Diesel
- Sour Diesel: its fuel-heavy parent
- Super Silver Haze: its Haze parent
- NYC Diesel: another energetic Diesel-family sativa
- Super Lemon Haze: Haze energy with a citrus twist
- Green Crack: fast, energizing daytime high
Browse more sativa strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
More Sativa Strains to Explore
Tangerine Dream · Tangie · Thai-Tanic · Super Silver Haze · Super Lemon Haze · Strawberry Lemonade · All sativa strains
Where to Buy Super Sour Diesel
Dispensary menus change every week, and Super Sour Diesel may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Spokane, browse Spokane dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Cannabliss and 4:20 Friendly. In Portland, browse Portland dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Major League Bud and THX (The Highest Xpectation). You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Super Sour Diesel FAQ
Is Super Sour Diesel indica or sativa?
Super Sour Diesel is a sativa. AllBud lists it as pure sativa, and its effects are energizing and cerebral.
What is Super Sour Diesel a cross of?
Super Sour Diesel is a cross of Sour Diesel and Super Silver Haze.
How strong is Super Sour Diesel?
Leafly lists it around 23% THC and AllBud gives 18–24%. Leafly says it is best for people with a high tolerance.
What does Super Sour Diesel taste like?
It tastes like fuel with sour citrus and spice, and finishes with a sour, chemical aftertaste.
Is Super Sour Diesel good for beginners?
Usually not. Its strong cerebral effect can overwhelm new consumers, so beginners should start with a very small amount or choose a milder strain.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
