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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Black Garlic Strain

Black Garlic is an indica dominant strain (Garlic Breath × Blackberry Kush). ~18% THC; 63-day flowering; 2 breeder releases; effects: euphoric, relaxed, sleepy.

Median THC
18%
Flowering
60–67 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating
—

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
18%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrcenePineneCaryophylleneTerpinoleneHumuleneLimoneneOcimeneLinalool

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the signal that stays true to a cultivar’s genetics, which is why scientists classify cannabis by chemical profile (a “chemovar”) rather than by name (Hazekamp & Fischedick 2012). The dominant terpenes below are aggregated from community and lab reporting; aroma and effect associations are preliminary and not medical claims. Lab-verified COA profiles roll out as Areto’s data comes online.

Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 70%Sativa 30%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
ParentGarlic BreathParentBlackberry KushParentGirl Scout CookiesParentChemdogParentSour Dubb
This strainBlack Garlic
Descendants (7)
ChildBlack Garlic CookiesChildCabbage WineChildWedding WineChildMerlins MagicChildCat PissChildHybrid Map of Black GarlicChildGirl Scout Cookies

Effects

EuphoricRelaxedSleepyArousedHungryCreative

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

ChemicalDieselBlue CheeseBerryCheesePungent

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Jordan of the Islands—60dregular—
Oni Seed Co—67dfeminized—

About Black Garlic

A stanky medium sized, slightly bushy plant that packs on plenty of weight in the final weeks of flowering. Black Garlic is a breeding project involving Thug Pug Genetics’ Garlic Breath and our favorite Blackberry Kush. The taste is overpowering, distinct, and as a fairing warning it might not be to everyone’s palate. We love Black Garlic’s hardy flavors and aromas as much as we enjoy its fast flowering time. The ease of growth makes it ideal for inexperienced growers while people who have a few seasons will be able to dial it in for even better results. Black Garlic will double in size during flowering, but a little low-stress-training during the veg phase will keep the plant from overgrowing your personal space. Type: Indica Flowering Time: 55 – 65 Days Genetics: Garlic Breath x Blackberry Kush

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Black Garlic?
Black Garlic comes from Garlic Breath × Blackberry Kush.
Is Black Garlic indica or sativa?
Black Garlic is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Black Garlic have?
Across breeder releases, Black Garlic tests around 18% THC.
How long does Black Garlic take to flower?
Black Garlic flowers in about 60–67 days.
Is Black Garlic available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Black Garlic is offered as: feminized, regular.