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