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Indica/Sativa hybrid retail shopping label — not genetics

Black Russian Strain

Black Russian is an indica/sativa hybrid strain (Durban Poison × Acapulco Gold x C99). ~20.0% THC; 58-day flowering; 4 breeder releases; effects: relaxing, meditativ, calming.

Median THC
20.0%
Flowering
53–63 days
Breeder releases
4
Avg rating
8.7 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
20.0%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrceneCaryophylleneTerpinolenePineneLimoneneLinaloolHumuleneOcimene

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 50%Sativa 50%

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
This strainBlack Russian
Descendants (56)

Effects

RelaxingMeditativCalming

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

LemonLicorice

Taste

PepperLicorice

Breeder releases (4)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Delicious Seeds20.0%53dfeminized8.7/10
CannafariClone only
Hazeman Seeds63dregular
Unknown or Legendaryregular

About Black Russian

The Black Russian strain has potent medicinal effects resulting from crossing a White Russian with a spectacular Black Domina mother which enhances the organoleptic qualities of the Russian, improving its structure, and, of course, its taste and smell. The Domina mother used for this strain is a real jewel and well known among the best growers across Spain. Its descendants are really impressive; compact plants yet well-branched (especially outdoors) making it one of the great Indica yielders. Furthermore, it offers a salad of tastes and smells ranging from tropical fruit to hints of sweet aromatic candy. Genotype: 20% sativa / 80% indica THC: 20% Indoor Harvest Time: from 50 to 55 days Flavour: Sweet fruit Production: 450 gr/m2 indoor Smell: High Efect: Medicinal Resistance to mold: Medium Outdoor Harvest Time: mid-September Resistance to plagues: Medium Sex: Feminized Lineage: Black Domina X White Russian Irrigation tolerancy: High Medicinal value: Very high

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Black Russian?
Black Russian comes from Durban Poison × Acapulco Gold x C99.
Is Black Russian indica or sativa?
Black Russian is classified as indica/sativa hybrid.
How much THC does Black Russian have?
Across breeder releases, Black Russian tests around 20.0% THC.
How long does Black Russian take to flower?
Black Russian flowers in about 53–63 days.
Is Black Russian available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Black Russian is offered as: Clone only, feminized, regular.