Black Strawberries

Black Strawberries is an indica-dominant progeny of parent strains Strawberry Cream and Blackberry. With a THC content of only 7%, she offers a soothing and subtle high that keeps the body and mind functional. In addition to this mild effect, a unique terpene profile makes Black Strawberries attractive to those seeking novel flavors and aromas. Strain History of Black Strawberries Many smokers and growers opt to consume and cultivate heavily marketed genetics that widely circulate the cannabis space. This means that not all well-known strains are of high quality, and not all offbeat strains are of low quality—they often just lack advertising. Black Strawberries hasn’t scooped up any cannabis cups or prestigious awards, but instead remains just under the radar of the majority of cannabis enthusiasts. However, according to many that have sampled these buds, this doesn’t detract from the cultivar's quality one bit. So, where did Black Strawberries come from? This strain is one of many creations by Riot Seeds, a punk rock-themed seed bank situated in Europe. The company has developed a large collection of their own genetics and those of other breeders, totaling over 150 unique cultivars. Within their archive, Black Strawberry stands as a fruity indica-dominant hybrid. Now that you’re aware of her origins, check out the genetics that breeders used to bring her into the fold. Genetic Lineage of Black Strawberries After deciding what traits they wanted to see expressed in Black Strawberries, breeders set about determining the best parent strains for the task at hand. First, they decided to recruit Strawberry Cream—a notoriously fruity sativa-dominant hybrid. With a THC content that hovers around 17%, she offers a moderate high that puts users in the mood to get things done without rendering them too high to function. Her giggly and talkative high makes her a stellar smoke before social gatherings. High levels of the aromatic terpenes myrcene and pinene offer equal parts re