Also known as Sour D and East Coast Sour Diesel (or ECSD,) Sour Diesel is a prolific strain with somewhat tumultuous origins.

According to online sources, gained prominence in New York in the mid-90s when breeder AJ (short for A**hole Joe,) accidentally pollinated a Chemdog 91 female with pollen from a Super Skunk he acquired during a trip to Amsterdam. The end result was reportedly named for the way it soured business relationships as it spread through New York’s underground cannabis market, causing rifts as it changed hands among growers.

Often being thought of as the marijuana strain that’s been carefully laced with pungent amounts of caffeine, is your absolute pick me up cannabis type, with its strong and sour aroma that displays hints of citrus top notes and a high that gets you energized like no other.

The strain works even better as a morning motivation than that first cup of coffee, so it’s no wonder why many are making the switch from hard-core caffeine to this delectable Mary Jane. If you are desiring a high that is perfect for any time of day, that will energize, uplift, and motivate your body, mind, and spirit is probably going to be your best bet.

Best of all, it is extremely medicinal, being especially beneficial for those dealing with mental disorders; you can literally feel your mood becoming revitalized almost immediately after consuming this marijuana strain.