Three-time Cannabis Cup winner Sour Power is a sativa dominant hybrid of Hortilab Seeds’ Star Bud and East Coast Sour Diesel V3. This gassy feminised strain carries on the legacy of its parents by providing an uplifting experience.
Its long, resinous buds form quickly on resistant branches that deliver heavy yields. This cultivar is easy to grow outdoors and thrives indoors under a 12/12 photoperiod schedule.
Appearance
The neon green shade and frosty trichome layer of Sour Power seeds stand out in any dispensary. This three-time cannabis cup winner from HortiLab Seeds is a hybrid of Star Bud and East Coast Sour Diesel. Its high THC content makes this strain one that users will go head over heels for.
These feminized seeds grow into dense, tall plants that produce thick buds with a lot of orange hairs. They have an aroma that reeks of hot diesel fuel and a funk reminiscent of a scared skunk. Sour Power has won many awards since it first appeared in 2012.
This sativa-dominant cultivar can offer a happy giddiness and euphoric bliss that will help relieve stress, anxiety, depression, or chronic pain. It can also help boost mood and focus. However, those sensitive to sativas should proceed with caution. High doses can trigger paranoia in some users. It can also cause drowsiness and a calm body sensation.
Effects
As a 79% Sativa, Sour Power delivers an intense head high that can lead to dizziness, paranoia and anxiety for those unfamiliar with this type of strain. This bud is also known to help relieve stress, depression and appetite loss while increasing energy levels. Medical users find that this is a good strain for treating glaucoma, chronic inflammation and muscle spasms.
This bud has an average THC level of 22-24% and is packed with terpenes including Limonene and Caryophyllene. It has dense neon green nugs that are crowned with orange hairs and a thick layer of frosty white trichomes. It has a unique aroma that combines the sour diesel scent with lemon candy notes.
Medicinal Uses
Sour Power seeds are perfect for those who want to enjoy a powerful strain that has three High Times Cannabis Cup wins to its name. This sativa dominant hybrid from HortiLab Seeds is the result of crossing StarBud with East Coast Sour Diesel V3. It produces dense medium-sized neon green nugs that are frosted in trichomes and covered in orange hairs. Its potent effects unleash a creative energy that can boost productivity and elevate the mood. However, novice users can experience paranoia if they consume too much.
Its aroma carries notes of hot diesel and lemons. Its terpene profile also includes hints of myrcene and limonene. Historically, the seeds and leaves of A. muricata have been used to combat parasitic infections and have anthelmintic properties. They are also used to treat cystitis, headaches, insomnia, and diabetes, while the roots help reduce fever. They can also be used as an antihypertensive, sedative, and a digestive aid [1]. The extracts from A. muricata also have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Preparation
Sour Power is an impressive Sativa with a 22-24% THC level. Its potency makes it a strain that should be used with caution by new smokers, but those ready for a pumping euphoria will love it. This cannabis variety is suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, but it takes 10 to 11 weeks for Sour Power to fully flower.
It is a three-time Cannabis Cup winner, and Hortilab Seeds have created it by crossing Star Bud with East Coast Sour Diesel V3. Sour Power produces long buds that are dense with resin and produce high yields.
It is an easy-to-grow marijuana variety, and it adapts well to different substrates, fertilizers and growing techniques. It grows to medium height, and its buds are crowned with pale pointed leaves and a garland of orange hairs. The terpene profile is complex, with citrus, pungent and Skunk flavors. Medical users report that Sour Power helps with stress, depression, anxiety and nausea.