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Strain Library · Sativa · Mexican × Afghani (Soma's Sacred Seeds)
NYC Diesel
NYC Diesel is Soma Seeds' classic East Coast sativa that cemented the original Diesel family's reputation on New York streets long before the modern legal market arrived. A common daytime pick for adults 21+ rotating heritage diesel cultivars.
Aroma is sharp diesel with a grapefruit and citrus top note, the unmistakable East Coast Diesel profile that became the East Coast Sour Diesel benchmark. Limonene leads with caryophyllene and myrcene support. Stocked across NY, MA, and California dispensaries through 2026, often surfaced as a heritage cultivar alongside Sour Diesel and Chemdawg. A foundational sativa for shoppers learning the Diesel family palette in NY's adult-use market.
- Tasting notes
- diesel, citrus, grapefruit, earthy
- Terpenes
- limonene, caryophyllene, myrcene
We describe cultivars by smell and taste only. Ask the shop what a first serving looks like, and start small.
Frequently asked
Is NYC Diesel a sativa, indica, or hybrid?
NYC Diesel is classified as a sativa strain. Its genetic lineage is Mexican × Afghani (Soma's Sacred Seeds).
What does NYC Diesel taste like?
NYC Diesel's flavor profile is characterized by diesel, citrus, grapefruit, and earthy notes.
What THC range does NYC Diesel test at?
NYC Diesel typically tests at 20–26% THC. The exact figure is on the label of each batch; ask the shop what a first serving looks like and start small.
Where to ask
Licensed New York dispensaries
Licensed shops to call or visit about NYC Diesel and other sativa strains. Verify license status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov.
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