How to grow CBD Sour Tangie (1:25)
What’s up, fellow cultivator! Are you ready to grow a strain that’s all about therapeutic wellness, wrapped in one of the most incredible citrus flavor profiles on the planet? Then you’ve found your next project. Let’s talk about the amazing CBD Sour Tangie (1:25). Now, you might see this listed as 1:25, but let’s clear that up right away: this is a high-CBD strain with a massive 1:25 ratio of CBD to THC. That means all the calming, soothing benefits of CBD with almost ZERO psychoactive high.
This is the plant you grow when you want to nurture your well-being. It’s perfect for creating your own wellness products or simply enjoying a moment of clear-headed calm. I’m here to educate you and help you make this beautiful plant thrive in your garden. Let’s get to it!
Recommended Strains
CBD Sour Tangie (1:25)
THC: 0.3% - 0.5%
Type of seed: CBD
Day to flower: 9 - 10 weeks
CBD Tangie (1:15)
- THC: 0.1% - 0.2%
- Type of seed: CBD
- Day to flower: 10 - 12 weeks
From Seed to a Sweet & Soothing Harvest: The Full Grow-Along
CBD Sour Tangie is a robust, sativa-leaning plant. Giving it a stable environment is the key to unlocking that incredible 25:1 cannabinoid ratio and its signature flavor.
Germination: The First Step to Wellness
Every great plant starts with a single healthy seed. The paper towel method is my trusted technique.
- Soak: Give your seeds a 12 to 24-hour soak in a glass of room-temperature water.
- Wrap: Place the hydrated seeds between two paper towels that are damp, but not dripping wet.
- Keep it Warm & Dark: Put your paper towel setup inside a Ziploc bag or between two plates.
- Sprout!: In 3 to 7 days, a tiny white taproot will emerge. Game on! Carefully plant it about a half-inch deep in your starter pot, with the root pointing down.
Common Mistake to Avoid: Being too rough. That new little taproot is the most fragile part of the plant’s life. Use tweezers and a gentle touch when moving it to its new home.
The Vegetative Stage: Reaching for the Sun
During the veg stage, your CBD Sour Tangie will show off its sativa heritage by stretching towards the light. It’s focused on building a tall, strong frame.
- Light Cycle: You need long “days” to promote strong vegetative growth. An 18/6 light cycle (18 hours of light, 6 of darkness) is the gold standard.
- Nutrient Needs: Your plant needs a balanced “grow” fertilizer with plenty of Nitrogen (N) during this phase to fuel all that leafy development.
- Train to Tame: This plant can get tall! Training techniques like Topping or setting up a SCROG (Screen of Green) net are highly recommended, especially for indoor grows. This will manage its height and encourage a wider, bushier plant with many more bud sites.
The Flowering Stage: A Therapeutic Transformation
This is where the magic really happens. To trigger flowering, you MUST switch your lights to a strict 12/12 cycle (12 hours of light, 12 hours of absolute darkness).
The flowering time for CBD Sour Tangie (1:25) is typically 9-10 weeks. During this phase, the plant will stretch a bit more, then focus its energy on developing dense, resinous buds. The aroma will be that classic sweet and sour citrus and diesel scent that Tangie and Diesel lovers go crazy for.
When you flip your lights, switch to a “bloom” fertilizer that is higher in Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) to support this amazing flower production.
Common Mistake to Avoid: High Humidity. Those dense sativa colas can be a magnet for mold if your humidity is too high. It is CRITICAL to keep your humidity levels lower (around 40-50%) and ensure good airflow during the flowering stage.
Promos & Deals
Indoor vs. Outdoor: Choosing Your Grow Environment
This sativa-dominant hybrid is adaptable, but you need to plan for its size.
Growing Indoors This is the best way to control the environment and maximize the unique cannabinoid profile of this strain.
- Height: This is a manageable plant for indoor grows, but it can get tall. Expect a final height between 3 to 6 feet (about 90-180 cm). You will definitely want to use training techniques to keep it from outgrowing your tent.
- Climate Control: This strain is sensitive to big swings in temperature and humidity. Keeping your grow room stable is key to a happy plant and a high-quality harvest.
Growing Outdoors If you have the right climate, you can cultivate a beautiful outdoor CBD Sour Tangie.
- Height Potential: Unrestrained outdoors, this plant can stretch up to 6 feet (180 cm) or more.
Best U.S. Cities and Climates: This strain loves a warm, sunny, Mediterranean-like climate.
- California (Los Angeles, San Diego): The consistent warmth and sun provide an ideal setting for this plant to thrive.
- The Pacific Northwest (Seattle, Portland): The mild summers are great, but you may need to use a greenhouse to protect the plants from the heavy autumn rains.
- The Southeast (Charleston, Savannah): The long, warm growing season is great, but you must be extra vigilant about airflow to prevent mold in the high humidity.
Pro-Level Playbook: Cloning and Powerful Extractions
Cloning: Preserve That Perfect Profile
Find a specific CBD Sour Tangie plant with that perfect therapeutic effect? Don’t let those amazing genetics go!
- Select & Snip: Take a healthy 4-6 inch cutting from a lower branch of a mother plant in her vegetative stage. Use a sterile razor for a clean cut.
- Hormone Dip: Immediately dip the cut end in a rooting hormone to inspire vigorous root growth.
- Plant It: Place the cutting into a moist starter cube like Rockwool.
- Keep It Humid: Cover your new clones with a humidity dome to keep them from wilting.
- A New Generation: In about two weeks, you’ll have a new plant that is a perfect genetic copy of your prized mother!
What to Do With Your Trim? Create Your Own CBD Products!
A sustainable grower uses the whole plant! The frosty trim from your CBD Sour Tangie is a goldmine of therapeutic cannabinoids and amazing terpenes.
This is THE perfect strain for making your own high-potency CBD oils, tinctures, and topicals. With its incredible 1:25 ratio, you can create powerful, full-spectrum wellness products. By infusing the trim into a carrier oil (like coconut or olive oil) or high-proof alcohol, you can innovate your grow and turn your harvest into personalized medicine for you and your community.
The Grand Finale: Harvest, Dry & Cure
You’ve made it! Get a jeweler’s loupe and look at the trichomes. For a high-CBD strain like this, harvesting when the trichomes are all milky/cloudy is often recommended to preserve the highest CBD content and keep THC at its minimum.
- The Chop: Cut your plants and trim away the large fan leaves.
- The Slow Dry: Hang the branches in a dark room with good airflow, a temperature around 60-70°F (15-21°C), and humidity around 45-55%. This usually takes 7-10 days.
- The Cure: This is the final step for a smooth and flavorful final product. Trim the buds and place them in airtight glass jars. “Burp” the jars daily for the first couple of weeks. A proper cure of at least 2 to 4 weeks is recommended for CBD-rich strains.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a “(1:25)” ratio mean? Will I get high?
This means for every 25 parts CBD, there is only 1 part THC. The effect is almost entirely non-psychoactive. You will NOT feel a traditional “high.” Instead, you’ll feel a deep sense of calm, physical relaxation, and mental clarity. It’s all about therapeutic benefits.
Why would I grow a high-CBD strain like this?
People cultivate CBD Sour Tangie (1:25) for its powerful wellness properties. It’s fantastic for making your own products to help with anxiety, stress, pain, and inflammation, all without the psychoactive effects of high-THC cannabis.
Is this a good strain for beginners?
Yes! Its genetics make it a resilient and manageable plant. As long as a new grower pays attention to keeping the environment stable and doesn’t overwater, it’s a very forgiving and rewarding plant.
What are the key challenges when growing CBD Sour Tangie (1:25)?
The biggest challenges are managing its sativa height (especially indoors), its longer flowering time (which requires patience), and preventing mold in its dense colas.
How big will my yield be?
CBD Sour Tangie (1:25) is known for producing very generous yields. It grows into a solid, multi-branched plant, and if you use some basic training techniques, you can expect a very bountiful harvest of therapeutic, high-CBD buds.
