Original Auto Sour Diesel is a modern, auto-flowering strain derived from Ruderalis genetics. Designed for accessible cultivation, this variety reaches maturity with a 67-day flowering cycle and is suited for both indoor and outdoor environments, though producers should anticipate a low yield. Its cultivation difficulty is rated as easy, making it a functional choice for growers seeking a streamlined production process.

The chemical profile of Original Auto Sour Diesel is defined by a complex arrangement of fifteen specific compounds. Myrcene acts as the dominant terpene, followed by caryophyllene, limonene, pinene, and terpinolene. This distribution continues through linalool, beta-pinene, humulene, nerolidol, and ocimene, with bisabolol, guaiol, camphene, caryophyllene-oxide, and p-cymene present in trace amounts. These components work in concert to establish the strain's sensory expression, providing a nuanced aromatic profile shaped by this extensive range of secondary metabolites.

As a THC-dominant variety, Original Auto Sour Diesel produces primary effects characterized as relaxed, happy, and uplifted. These properties make the strain a suitable candidate for managing symptoms of stress, pain, and sleep difficulties. The genetic legacy of this plant is observed in its notable offspring, Frostbanger Auto, which reflects the continuation of these specific auto-flowering traits.