About Chemdawg #4
Chemdawg #4 is the most celebrated and widely distributed phenotype of the Chemdog family, the legendary clone at the heart of modern gassy cannabis. With its unmistakable diesel, fuel, and sour aroma and potent, cerebral-yet-relaxing high, Chem #4 has served as a cornerstone parent for some of the most important strains in history, including Sour Diesel, Stardawg, and Gravity. It is the genetic backbone of the entire chem-diesel lineage.
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History
Chemdawg #4 became the template of the chem family after Chemdog's original bagseed was grown out and its best phenotypes circulated as clones. Breeders used it to create Sour Diesel and numerous other diesel strains, cementing its place as one of the most important parents in modern cannabis. Its influence is virtually everywhere in the gassy end of the market.
Notable breeders: Chemdog, East and West Coast breeders
Genetic Background
Most famous phenotype of the Chemdog family, basis of many diesel strains
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Chemdawg #4 is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Chemdawg #4 is dominated by Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Chemdawg #4:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chemdawg #4 indica or sativa?
Chemdawg #4 is a hybrid cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of Chemdawg #4?
Chemdawg #4 has a genetic lineage of Chemdog-family phenotype. Most famous phenotype of the Chemdog family, basis of many diesel strains
What is the lineage of Chemdawg #4?
Chemdawg #4 descends from Chemdog-family phenotype. Most famous phenotype of the Chemdog family, basis of many diesel strains
What is the THC content of Chemdawg #4?
Chemdawg #4 typically tests at 20-26% THC.
What does Chemdawg #4 smell and taste like?
Chemdawg #4 has a Diesel, fuel, sour, chem, skunk aroma profile, with flavors described as Diesel, fuel, sour, pine, chem.
What are the effects of Chemdawg #4?
Users report Euphoric, cerebral, focused, relaxed, creative.
What are the phenotypes of Chemdawg #4?
Chemdawg #4 is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including Chemdawg #4, Chem 4, C4. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
What is the history of Chemdawg #4?
Chemdawg #4 became the template of the chem family after Chemdog's original bagseed was grown out and its best phenotypes circulated as clones. Breeders used it to create Sour Diesel and numerous other diesel strains, cementing its place as one of the most important parents in modern cannabis. Its influence is virtually everywhere in the gassy end of the market.
How long does Chemdawg #4 take to flower?
Chemdawg #4 has a flowering time of approximately 9-10 weeks. Plants grow to a medium height.
What is the yield of Chemdawg #4?
Chemdawg #4 produces a Moderate yield. Flowering takes approximately 9-10 weeks.
Medical Applications
Chemdawg #4 is commonly associated with: