The week we are talking about the Grapefruit Diesel strain, an indica-dominant hybrid which combines Grapefruit and NYC Diesel in its genetics.

The Grapefruit Diesel strain can deliver around 15-20% THC on average and despite the plant growing more on the indica side, the high is this strain delivers is a creative buzz/ uplift that’s more akin to the high experienced from a good, clear-headed sativa strain, as opposed to one which is 85% indica.

Strain Summary

The Grapefruit Diesel strain is an indica-dominant hybrid that combines the invigorating qualities of NYC Diesel and Grapefruit, resulting in a strain with THC levels ranging from 15% to 17.83% and CBD content between 0.45% and 0.73%. This blend offers a balanced and complex experience, characterized by a relaxed yet uplifted state, making it suitable for a wide range of activities and times of day.

The strain’s effects are diverse, including feelings of euphoria, happiness, energy, talkativeness, creativity, focus, and even sleepiness in some cases, depending on the user’s tolerance and dosage. However, like many cannabis strains, it may cause side effects such as thirst and dry mouth, dry eyes, dizziness, panic attacks, rapid heartbeat, headaches, drowsiness, and paranoia.

Grapefruit Diesel is noted for its distinctive grapefruit and citrus flavor, complemented by diesel, earthy, sweet, honey, lemon, lime, spicy herbal, and sage notes, thanks to a rich terpene profile including pinene, caryophyllene, terpinolene, limonene, humulene, myrcene, ocimene, and linalool. These terpenes contribute not only to its unique taste and aroma but also to the therapeutic benefits of the strain.

This strain has proven effective for relieving symptoms associated with stress, migraines, pain, arthritis, insomnia, depression, PTSD, fatigue, inflammation, and epilepsy, showcasing its versatility in medical applications.

Cultivated by Next Generation Seeds, Grapefruit Diesel thrives both indoors and outdoors, reaching heights of 60-80 inches indoors and over 90 inches outdoors. It has a relatively long flowering time of 70-85 days, with harvest time around 91 days, offering yields of 1-2 oz/ft² indoors and 15-20 oz per plant outdoors.

Appearance

This sample has been grown really well by the guys over at Kush Family Collective. Until I picked up this batch I wasn’t a fan of grapefruit strains, but this one really changed my mind.

The buds are tight and reasonably dense, although they have a little give – it’s perfectly dried and the trichome coverage is heavy.

The colouration is a light-green, with lighter pistils and the quality of this sample is top-notch.

Smell

The scent of the Grapefruit Diesel strain fills a room in seconds. This one is terpy! Opening the pop jar I immediately get that stinking grapefruity, diesely scent that tells me this has been grown well and cured well.

Breaking the bud open releases even more of the wonderful smell which is very distinct and smells strongly of grapefruit.

Taste

During my time with the Grapefruit Diesel strain, I have consumed it via pipe, bong, joint and vaporiser.

My favourite consumption method with this strain is probably a joint, as the taste and cleanness of this sample make it an excellent choice for rolling pure.

I also loved this through my pipe – the grapefruit notes come out in full force and make this a good flavoursome smoke.

And the taste of the Grapefruit Diesel cannabis strain also come through the bong, delivering a notable grapefruit flavour with a smooth and enjoyable hit.

Overall, top marks on taste from me.

Effects

As expected, when the effects of the Grapefruit Diesel hit, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve smoked a nice sativa – the first thing to hit me is a creative buzz and almost cannabis-induced energy burst that I generally don’t associate with indica-doms!

I feel chatty, uplifted and cerebrally enhanced, but it is not so overpowering that I feel unable to continue with the tasks I’m undertaking.

For that reason, Grapefruit Diesel is a wonderful daytime smoke, and I found myself regularly picking this amongst my other flavours for my first smoke of the day!

Conclusion

These are some great genetics, and this is also a really good example of well-grown cannabis. This batch, in particular, is some of the best grapefruit diesel I’ve ever enjoyed; so much so that it’s allowed me to shake off my dislike for a strain which I had previously opted out of smoking due to a dislike of the flavour.

What I found consuming this, however, is that I love cannabis a lot more than I dislike grapefruit. It’s a lovely smoke!