Lilac Diesel #10: The Alpha Phenotype
Lilac Diesel #10: The Alpha Phenotype
Strain Overview
Type: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid (50/50 Split but leans Sativa in growth/effect)
Breeder: Ethos Genetics (Specific Breeder's Cut)
Lineage: Lilac Diesel Phenotype
Market Status: The "Stud Male"; Lilac Diesel #10 is not just another packet of seeds—it is the specific, elite phenotype selected by Colin Gordon (Ethos Genetics) to be the father of the next generation. While the standard Lilac Diesel is famous in its own right, the #10 pheno was isolated for one specific reason: unmatched vigor and production. It is the genetic engine behind the blockbuster strain Apex (where it served as the father). It represents the largest, fastest, and most chemically pungent expression of the Lilac Diesel lineage.
THC Content: High (25% – 28%)
Dominant Terpenes: Terpinolene, Ocimene, Caryophyllene, Pinene
Key Effects: High-Energy Creativity, Social Buzz, Clear-Headed Euphoria, Functional Motivation
Lilac Diesel #10 is the bodybuilder of the family.
Where other phenotypes might lean into the sweet "berry" notes of the Forbidden Fruit, the #10 leans heavily into the "industrial" side. It smells of floral turpentine, dry-cleaning chemicals, and sharp lavender. It was chosen to be a breeding father because it grows like a tank and passes that structural integrity to everything it touches.
History and Lineage: The Selection Process
Lilac Diesel is a complex "kitchen sink" cross, but the #10 is the standout star of the population.
The Population: The original Lilac Diesel cross combines genetics from Silver Lemon Haze, Forbidden Fruit, NY Cherry Pie, and Citral Glue. This created a wide variety of expressions—some short and sweet, some tall and gassy.
The Selection: Out of hundreds of plants, the #10 stood out. It didn't just smell complex; it grew with terrifying speed. It had the thickest stems, the largest root mass, and the biggest yield.
The Legacy: Ethos chose this specific plant to cross with Mandarin Cookies to create Apex. If you are growing Apex, you are seeing the direct influence of the #10: massive colas and vigorous vegetative growth.
Terpene Profile: Chemical Lavender
The #10 phenotype is distinct from the sweeter variations of Lilac Diesel. It is sharper, more volatile, and more aggressive.
Dominant Terpenes
Terpinolene (The Solvent): The dominant terpene. In the #10, it presents less as "fruit" and more as fresh paint, turpentine, and floral chemicals. It gives the strain its racy, "hazy" edge.
Caryophyllene (The Gas): Provides a heavy diesel and pepper kick. This pheno leans harder into the "Diesel" part of its name than the "Lilac."
Ocimene (The Floral): Adds the signature sweet wood and herbal note that creates the "Lilac" illusion, but it is buried under the gas.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is piercing. It smells of spilled gasoline, lavender perfume, chemical cleaner, and citrus zest.
The Smoke: Sharp and expansive. It tastes of fuel and floral spice on the inhale, with a woody, solvent-like finish on the exhale.
Strain Effects: The Functional rocket
Lilac Diesel #10 is a "Get Things Done" strain. It lacks the heavy sedation of its Citral Glue grandfather, leaning entirely into the Silver Lemon Haze ancestry.
The Experience
The Ignition: The high hits fast with a rush of energy. It clears the cobwebs instantly.
The Flow: It induces a state of creative flow. It is excellent for artists, musicians, or anyone needing to brainstorm.
The Social: It is highly communicative. It reduces social anxiety and makes conversation easy and fun.
The Body: The physical effects are mild. You feel a light hum in the body, but you remain agile and active.
Best For: Daytime productivity, social events, creative writing, hiking, and fighting fatigue.
Growing Lilac Diesel #10: The Production King
This is the trait that made the #10 famous. It was selected specifically to be a commercial workhorse.
Growth Structure
The Vigor: Elite. This plant grows faster than almost anything else in the garden. It vegetates aggressively and roots instantly.
The Structure: Tall and Wide. It produces massive lateral branches that can support huge weight. It is not a plant for small spaces; it wants to fill the room.
The Yield: Extreme. This is the "Cash Crop" pheno. It produces baseball-bat colas that stack from top to bottom.
The Resilience: It is incredibly tough. It handles high EC (nutrient strength), heat stress, and light intensity with ease.
The Time: It finishes flowering in 9 weeks, staying productive until the very end.
Grower’s Tip: If you manage to find a cut of the #10 (or a cross based on it, like Apex), feed it heavily. This plant is a metabolic monster. It eats Magnesium and Calcium at a high rate during the stretch. Support is mandatory—not because the stems are weak (they are thick), but because the buds are simply too heavy.
Final Verdict: The Alpha Phenotype
Lilac Diesel #10 is a breeder's masterpiece. It represents the successful stabilization of a complex poly-hybrid into a commercial champion. It offers the unique "Floral Fuel" flavor profile of the Lilac Diesel line but amplifies the yield and vigor to maximum levels. It is the strain that proved you can have exotic terpenes and commercial weight in the same plant.
You should choose Lilac Diesel #10 (or its crosses like Apex) if:
You want Maximum Vigor.
You love Chemical/Gassy flavors.
You need a Daytime Sativa.
You are a Commercial Grower.
Score: 9.8/10 (The Breeder's Cut)