Sour Kush Auto

Sour Kush Auto: Lemony Diesel

Sour Kush seeds turn into a bright green plant that looks almost turquoise under certain indoor lighting. The long, tall buds feature dark green leaves with resiny tricombs and a dash of amber. When clipped, dried and harvested these nuggs are light green with orange hairs and when broken apart fill the air with that pungent diesel aroma. Looking at these plants is enough to make you salivate. While Sour Kush hasn’t won any major awards itself, the Kush family is draped trophies and plaques for first place finishes at the biggest cannabis award shows in the world. If you are interested in growing Sour Kush for yourself we have the tips and secrets on how to cultivate hefty yields. Even if you’ve never grown cannabis before, Sour Kush is a great strain to start on as it thrives in a number of different environments because of its Kush lineage.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

Sour Kush seeds grow well both indoors and outdoors with both grows needing warmth and light to really get going. Sour Kush is also resilient enough to grow in colder environments, because of its autoflowering genetics. These plants are perfect for small spaces, greenhouses, or even balcony gardens. As long as you pay attention to the temperature and humidity levels you should produce delicious buds that look as amazing as they taste.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Sour Kush plants grow well indoors and outdoors. The ideal temperature for these plants is between 70-85 degrees fahrenheit. Typically they do best with 18-20 hours of light per day. Sour Kush Autoflowers don’t rely on specific light cycles to start flowering, so they can be grown under continuous light for faster growth.
•  Moisture control: The Sour Kush strain requires ample humidity levels of around 60-70% during the vegetative stage and 40-50% during the flowering stage which will help prevent mold and bud rot.
• Training Techniques: Topping and low-stress training can really help with the success of Sour Kush. LST and topping will help you optimize light exposure and of course, bud development.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Sour Kush female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Time and Harvest

• Flowering Time: With indoor grows you can expect the Sour Kush strain to harvest after a flowering stage of 8-10 weeks. Outdoor growers should anticipate harvesting around early October. It’s time to harvest when the buds are dense, and the trichomes have turned from clear to a milky white, with some turning amber.
• Yields: While Indoor yields are around 350-450 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 600 grams per plant. With the ease these plants grow the yield numbers are absolutely fantastic.

Dominant Terpenes in Sour Kush: One Historic Strain

The Sour Kush terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells, tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is limonene, while myrcene and beta-caryophyllene are the secondary terpenes.

• Limonene: Most Dominant – The most recognized terpene in cannabis plants. Known for its citrussy flavor and aroma.
• Myrcene: Mother of All Terpenes – Features an earthy quality. Present in basil, mangoes, hops and lemongrass.
• Beta-Caryophyllene: Secondary Terpene – Promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety in cannabis.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Sour Kush:

Cannabinoids play an important role in Sour Kush seeds and are generally a huge part of most cannabis strains. That euphoric, happy and energetic feeling you get when using the Sour Kush strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at a massive 24%, the THC in the Indica-dominant strain is responsible for the happy and upbeat feeling you get with Sour Kush.
• CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in Sour Kush are less than 1% the cannabinoid is still present. CBD plays a smaller role in what the strain does to the user. CBD is non-psychoactive and can produce effects that help with anxiety, pain and even stress. The CBD in the Sour Kush strain, even in its low amounts definitely has a positive effect on the user.