Black Russian
Black Russian
Overview
Black Russian is an indica-dominant hybrid strain bred by Delicious Seeds, created by crossing Black Domina with White Russian. This strain exhibits 80% indica genetics with 20% sativa composition, creating a potent cannabis variety known for its deeply relaxing and sedative effects. Black Russian belongs to a select group of dark-colored strains that trace their origins back to Vietnamese landraces, featuring inky buds that shine with crimson red and deep wine colors under light, with some phenotypes displaying lighter red shades with gold flashes when grown in warm temperatures.
The strain's lineage combines two legendary cannabis varieties: Black Domina, celebrated for its robust indica dominance and deeply calming physical effects that make it popular for pain, insomnia, and stress relief, and White Russian, which contributes hybrid vigor with clear-headed effects and balanced energy. White Russian was once considered the world's strongest strain and provides noteworthy cerebral and pharmacological properties to Black Russian. This genetics combination results in a strain that flowers in 7-8 weeks with an impressive yield potential of up to 32 ounces per plant in outdoor grows, while maintaining a flowering period of 50-55 days.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with insomnia and sleep disorders
- Often used for stress and anxiety relief
- Users report appetite stimulation
- May help with depression symptoms
- Often used for nausea relief
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Black Russian features deep green foliage and colorful buds with crystalline trichomes, requiring good ventilation indoors due to its pungent aroma, though many cultivators prefer outdoor growing. It's considered one of the great indica yielders with impressive maximum yields. The strain is attracted to growers because of its easy cultivation, requiring little upkeep throughout its short flowering period thanks to its hardy genetics from Black Domina and White Russian parents. Plants naturally grow short with fewer leaves between buds, reducing trimming needs, and exhibit a compact, branchy structure. Black Russian is relatively easy to farm, thriving well outdoors without requiring excessive time or effort, making it suitable for first-time growers. While it can be grown both indoors and outdoors, outdoor cultivation requires a semi-humid climate with Mediterranean temperatures, and the plant shows natural resistance to mold and mildew.