- Median THC
- 22.1%
- Flowering
- 8–10 weeks (~56–70 days)
- Breeder
- DNA Genetics
What labs found
- Median THC
- 22.1%
- Typical range
- 15.9–27.5%
- Lab tests
- 364
- States
- 2
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Terpenes that test highest: myrcene, caryophyllene, limonene (from 364 tests)
Most of these tests come from one producer, so they may say more about that grower than the strain.
Flower tested under this name in legal US markets, 2020–2023. The range covers the middle 90% of tests. Growers and labs vary, so a given jar can fall outside it. Data: Jikomes & Zoorob (CC0), Cannabis Wise Guys (CC BY 4.0), Cannlytics (CC BY 4.0).
About Sour Sunset
Sour Sunset is a hybrid selection from Sour Diesel credited to DNA Genetics. Known for diesel, sweet, citrus aromatics.
Sour Sunset is a hybrid phenotype selection from the Sour Diesel line, credited to DNA Genetics. State lab records track Sour Sunset across 2 legal markets between 2020 and 2023, with a large share of tested flower batches originating from a single regional cultivator. Photoperiod cuts typically finish flowering in 8–10 weeks (~56–70 days) under indoor or greenhouse lighting.
Aroma and flavor
Jars of Sour Sunset are most often described as showing sharp fuel and diesel, sweet, sugary notes, bright citrus zest and fresh floral blossom. Across state lab terpene panels, earthy, herbal myrcene, peppery beta-caryophyllene and bright, citrus-forward limonene most frequently test at the top of the profile, though cure quality and phenotype selection shape how loudly each note comes through.
Reported effects
Consumers commonly report physical relaxation, an elevated, euphoric mood and a lifted, positive outlook, making Sour Sunset a frequent pick for late-afternoon or flexible social and evening use. The most commonly noted downsides are dry mouth and dry eyes.
Specs
Growing
- Grower notes
- Photoperiod cuts typically finish flowering in 8–10 weeks (~56–70 days) under indoor or greenhouse lighting.
The flower
- Flavour
- Diesel, Sweet, Citrus, Floral
- Aroma
- Sharp fuel and diesel, sweet, sugary notes, bright citrus zest
- Terpenes
- Dominant terpenes: myrcene, caryophyllene, limonene
Family tree
Sour Sunset is reported as Sour Diesel.
- Parents
- Grandparents
- As reported, not a genetic test