Chemdawg is the Genesis strain — the beginning of almost everything in modern cannabis genetics. Born from a bag seed at a Grateful Dead concert in 1991, it spawned OG Kush, Sour Diesel, Gorilla Glue, and dozens of other foundational strains. The diesel-chemical aroma it introduced became the defining smell of high-grade cannabis.
THC
15-20%
CBD
0.1%
Onset
5-10 min
Demand
48/100
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Identification
Specimen
Chemdawg
Classification
HYBRID55% Sativa / 45% Indica
Genetic lineage
Unknown (bag seed legend)
Breeder
Chemdog (Grateful Dead lot, 1991)
First documented
1991
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Cannabinoid assay
THC
15-20%
CBD
0.1%
0%5101520253035%
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Terpene profile
Caryophyllene
0.40%
Spicy, sharp
Myrcene
0.30%
Earthy
Limonene
0.15%
Subtle citrus
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Subjective effects
Onset
5-10 min
Duration
2-3 hours
Indicated window
Afternoon.
Chemdawg is where modern cannabis genetics begin. The diesel-chemical aroma is the ancestor of OG Kush, Sour Diesel, and countless others. The high is cerebral first — sharp and creative — then settles into balanced relaxation. A living piece of cannabis history.
CerebralCreativeEuphoriaEnergizing then relaxingFocus
ParanoiaAnxietyDry mouth
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Therapeutic applications (reported)
PainStressDepressionPTSDAnxiety
Reported applications from user-survey aggregates and observational data; not clinical indications. Data compiled from published lab ranges, breeder documentation, and user-report aggregates. Figures vary by batch, phenotype, and cultivation. Informational only — not medical advice. Verify with your dispensary and its certificate of analysis.
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Organoleptic properties
Flavor notes
Diesel, Chemical, Earthy, Pungent, Pine
Aroma profile
Diesel fuel, Chemical, Sharp, Pungent, Earthy
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Administration routes
Flower
Experience the original diesel. Cannabis history.
Joint
Classic.
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Cultivation data
Difficulty
Moderate
Flowering
9-10 weeks
Height
Medium-Tall (4-6 feet)
Yield (indoor)
400-500g/m²
Yield (outdoor)
500-600g/plant
Climate
Warm, dry.
Techniques
SCROG works well.
Notes
Legendary origin story — bag seed from a Grateful Dead concert in 1991. Parent or grandparent of OG Kush, Sour Diesel, GG4, and dozens more. The most important genetic line in modern cannabis.
Registry · NormalizeGreen.com Data compiled from published lab ranges, breeder documentation, and user-report aggregates. Figures vary by batch, phenotype, and cultivation. Informational only — not medical advice. Verify with your dispensary and its certificate of analysis.