NYC Diesel by Soma Seeds
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Let's get one thing straight right out of the gate: NYC Diesel from Soma Seeds is a completely different beast than the Sour Diesel lines floating around the East Coast. Soma scored the original seeds back in the 90s from a dude with floor-length dreads in New York City, who swore it was the best smoke on the planet. It's a brilliant cross of a Mexican Sativa and a heavy Afghani indica. Soma originally passed it around under a few different names, but after the tragedy of 9/11, he officially dubbed it NYC Diesel as a tribute to his hometown.
In the tent, she commands respect and a whole lot of vertical space. Expect a massive stretch when you flip the lights—some growers report a 140% explosion in height. You've got to aggressively mainline or train her down early on. She takes her sweet time in flower, demanding a full 10 to 13 weeks to reach peak ripeness. The colas form into huge, foxtailing spikes that are surprisingly resistant to mold and mildew, making her a solid choice if your humidity creeps up.
The terpene profile on a dialed-in NYC Diesel is mind-blowing. It smells like someone took a basket of overripe red grapefruits, limes, and exotic citrus, and smashed it into a puddle of skunky diesel fuel. The flavor coats your mouth for hours. The high leans heavily on its Mexican Sativa roots, delivering a bright, talkative, and intensely euphoric buzz. It's the kind of weed you pass around at a barbecue that gets everyone laughing and solving the world's problems until the sun comes up.
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Growing NYC Diesel: what to expect
As a hybrid, expect a moderate stretch after the flip (around 100%) — but watch the plant, not the label: phenotypes within NYC Diesel can lean either direction. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
NYC Diesel FAQ
Is NYC Diesel an indica or a sativa?
The breeder doesn't specify — treat it as a hybrid and read the plant.
What environment does NYC Diesel like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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