Amnesia Haze vs Sour Diesel: Which Cannabis Strain Is Better?
A detailed side-by-side comparison of Amnesia Haze (Sativa) and Sour Diesel (Sativa) covering potency, effects, flavors, medical uses, and growing characteristics.
THC: 20-25% | CBD: 0.1-0.2%
Euphoric, Energetic, Creative
Hard to grow
THC: 19-25% | CBD: 0.1-0.3%
Energetic, Euphoric, Creative
Moderate to grow
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amnesia Haze | Sour Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sativa | Sativa |
| THC Range | 20-25% | 19-25% |
| CBD Range | 0.1-0.2% | 0.1-0.3% |
| Effects | Euphoric, Energetic, Creative, Happy, Focused | Energetic, Euphoric, Creative, Uplifted, Focused |
| Flavors | Citrus, Lemon, Earthy, Sweet, Haze | Diesel, Citrus, Pungent, Earthy |
| Terpenes | Myrcene, Limonene, Linalool | Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene |
| Medical Uses | Depression, Stress, Fatigue, Pain, ADHD | Depression, Stress, Pain, Fatigue, Nausea |
| Grow Difficulty | Hard | Moderate |
| Flowering Time | 10-12 weeks | 10-12 weeks |
| Indoor Yield | 500-600g/m² | 450-550g/m² |
| Outdoor Yield | 600-800g/plant | 600-800g/plant |
| Height | Tall (5+ ft) | Tall (5+ ft) |
| Genetics | Jamaican Sativa x Laotian Sativa x Afghan Hawaiian | Chemdawg 91 x Super Skunk |
| Breeder | Soma Seeds | Unknown (East Coast origin, circa 1990s) |
Effects Comparison
Shared Effects
Unique to Amnesia Haze
Unique to Sour Diesel
Growing Comparison
Amnesia Haze
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Flowering
- 10-12 weeks
- Indoor Yield
- 500-600g/m²
- Outdoor Yield
- 600-800g/plant
- Height
- Tall (5+ ft)
Sour Diesel
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Flowering
- 10-12 weeks
- Indoor Yield
- 450-550g/m²
- Outdoor Yield
- 600-800g/plant
- Height
- Tall (5+ ft)
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Which Should You Choose?
Beginner growers should lean toward Sour Diesel, which is moderate to cultivate, versus the hard difficulty of Amnesia Haze. Both strains can help with depression, stress, fatigue, so either is a solid choice if those are your primary concerns. Ultimately, the best strain depends on your personal preferences, tolerance, and intended use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amnesia Haze or Sour Diesel stronger?▾
Amnesia Haze has a THC range of 20-25%, while Sour Diesel ranges from 19-25% THC. Both strains have similar maximum potency.
Which is easier to grow, Amnesia Haze or Sour Diesel?▾
Amnesia Haze is rated hard to grow, while Sour Diesel is rated moderate. Sour Diesel is the easier option for cultivators. Amnesia Haze flowers in 10-12 weeks and Sour Diesel in 10-12 weeks.
What are the main differences between Amnesia Haze and Sour Diesel?▾
Amnesia Haze is a sativa strain while Sour Diesel is a sativa. Amnesia Haze is known for euphoric, energetic, creative effects with citrus and lemon flavors. Sour Diesel offers energetic, euphoric, creative effects with diesel and citrus flavors.
Can Amnesia Haze and Sour Diesel be used for the same medical conditions?▾
Both strains share some medical applications. Amnesia Haze is used for depression, stress, fatigue, pain, adhd, while Sour Diesel is used for depression, stress, pain, fatigue, nausea. Always consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis for medical purposes.
Which yields more, Amnesia Haze or Sour Diesel?▾
Indoors, Amnesia Haze yields approximately 500-600g/m² while Sour Diesel yields 450-550g/m². Outdoors, Amnesia Haze produces around 600-800g/plant and Sour Diesel around 600-800g/plant. Actual yields depend on growing conditions, training techniques, and grower experience.