Black Strap
Black Strap
Also known as: Black Strap Auto, Blackstrap
Overview
Black Strap is an autoflowering hybrid cannabis strain created as a collaborative project between Gnome Automatics (formerly Mandalorian Genetics) and Brother Mendel's Selections. Developed as Gnome Automatics' first feminized autoflower offering, this strain emerged from a desire to create some of the darkest autos around with exceptional color expression and terpene production. The strain was specifically bred to cross two powerhouses with superior color, size, yield, and terpene profiles. Black Strap exhibits distinctive visual characteristics with dark purple and black hues often expressed throughout the plant structure, including purple pigment expressed in the trichomes to an unprecedented extent. The strain produces dark, resinous buds with deep purple and black coloration, coated in a thick layer of trichomes. Plants display strong ruderalis traits with deep dark purple and red bracts complemented by bright orange pistils. The strain is recognized for its robust growth patterns, resilience to less-than-ideal growing conditions, and ability to produce impressive yields even with limited direct sunlight exposure. Black Strap represents a significant advancement in autoflower breeding, combining the best traits of its parent lineages.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from pain
- May help with insomnia
- Often used for anxiety relief
- Users report benefits for depression
- May assist with inflammation
- Often used for workout recovery
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Black Strap is considered a hardy and resilient autoflower strain suitable for indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse cultivation. The strain demonstrates strong vigor and can reach impressive sizes under proper conditions, though average harvests are typically quite satisfactory. Flowering time ranges from 65-75 days from seed to harvest, with some phenotypes completing in 72-86 days. The strain shows exceptional resilience, thriving even in less-than-ideal conditions with limited direct sunlight (2-4 hours of afternoon sun). Plants can potentially require support structures like SCROG nets due to heavy bud development. Black Strap tends to grow to average height but develops thick, chunky colas with golf ball-sized purple buds. The strain is particularly noted for its impressive yields and strong trichome production. Difficulty level is considered moderate, making it accessible to growers with some experience.