Purple Haze vs Sour Diesel: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between Purple Haze 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
- Purple Haze: Sativa dominant (85% Sativa / 15% Indica) – THC: 17-20% – Euphoric, energetic, cerebral, creative
- Sour Diesel: Sativa dominant (70% Sativa / 30% Indica) – THC: 19-25% – Energetic, euphoric, uplifting, talkative
Effects Comparison
Purple Haze is known for its Euphoric, energetic, cerebral, creative effects, making it popular among users looking for Depression, fatigue, mood disorders, ADHD. Sour Diesel on the other hand delivers Energetic, euphoric, uplifting, talkative effects, commonly used for Depression, fatigue, stress, pain.
Flavor & Aroma
Purple Haze offers Berry, grape, sweet, earth, floral, while Sour Diesel is characterized by Diesel, citrus, skunky, earth.
Growing Guide
Purple Haze flowers in 9-10 weeks, reaching 120-160 cm (indoor) / up to 190 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
- Purple Haze: High Times Top 25 Strains of All Time
- Sour Diesel: High Times Top 25 Strains of All Time
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
Purple HazeSativa THC
17-20% CBD
< 1% |
Sour DieselSativa THC
19-25% CBD
< 1% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Sativa dominant (85% Sativa / 15% Indica) | Sativa dominant (70% Sativa / 30% Indica) |
| 🌍 Origin | Colombia / Mexico × Thai × South Indian | USA – New York (Chemdawg 91 × Super Skunk) |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 9-10 weeks | 10-11 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 120-160 cm (indoor) / up to 190 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) | Late (October – November) | Late (October – November) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| ✨ Effect | Euphoric, energetic, cerebral, creative | Energetic, euphoric, uplifting, talkative |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Berry, grape, sweet, earth, floral | Diesel, citrus, skunky, earth |
| 🏆 Awards | High Times Top 25 Strains of All Time | High Times Top 25 Strains of All Time |
| 🏥 Medical Use | Depression, fatigue, mood disorders, ADHD | Depression, fatigue, stress, pain |