Jack Herer vs Sour Diesel: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between Jack Herer and Sour Diesel? Whether you are a consumer choosing your next purchase or a grower planning your next harvest, this side-by-side guide covers everything you need to know.
Quick Overview
- Jack Herer: Sativa dominant (Haze × Northern Lights #5 × Shiva Skunk) – THC: 18-24% – Uplifting, creative, focused, happy
- Sour Diesel: Sativa dominant (70% Sativa / 30% Indica) – THC: 19-25% – Energetic, euphoric, uplifting, talkative
Effects Comparison
Jack Herer is known for its Uplifting, creative, focused, happy effects, making it popular among users looking for Depression, fatigue, PTSD, stress. Sour Diesel on the other hand delivers Energetic, euphoric, uplifting, talkative effects, commonly used for Depression, fatigue, stress, pain.
Flavor & Aroma
Jack Herer offers Pine, spice, earth, wood, lemon, while Sour Diesel is characterized by Diesel, citrus, skunky, earth.
Growing Guide
Jack Herer flowers in 8-10 weeks, reaching 100-180 cm (indoor) / up to 210 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 400-500 g/m². Sour Diesel flowers in 10-11 weeks, growing to 120-180 cm (indoor) / up to 200 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 450-550 g/m².
Awards
- Jack Herer: Cannabis Cup winner 9+ times
- Sour Diesel: High Times Top 25 Strains of All Time
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
Jack HererSativa THC
18-24% CBD
< 1% |
Sour DieselSativa THC
19-25% CBD
< 1% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Sativa dominant (Haze × Northern Lights #5 × Shiva Skunk) | Sativa dominant (70% Sativa / 30% Indica) |
| 🌍 Origin | Netherlands (Sensi Seeds) | USA – New York (Chemdawg 91 × Super Skunk) |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 8-10 weeks | 10-11 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 100-180 cm (indoor) / up to 210 cm (outdoor) | 120-180 cm (indoor) / up to 200 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 400-500 g/m² | 450-550 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 500-600 g/plant | 600 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Mid-late (October) | Late (October – November) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| ✨ Effect | Uplifting, creative, focused, happy | Energetic, euphoric, uplifting, talkative |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Pine, spice, earth, wood, lemon | Diesel, citrus, skunky, earth |
| 🏆 Awards | Cannabis Cup winner 9+ times | High Times Top 25 Strains of All Time |
| 🏥 Medical Use | Depression, fatigue, PTSD, stress | Depression, fatigue, stress, pain |