Blackwater
Blackwater
Also known as: Blackwater OG, Black Water
Overview
Blackwater is an indica-dominant cannabis strain created by The Cali Connection through crossing Mendocino Purps and San Fernando Valley OG Kush. This award-winning cultivar earned third place for 'Best Indica' at the 2014 Los Angeles Cannabis Cup, establishing its reputation among cannabis connoisseurs. The strain is named both as an homage to a popular Doobie Brothers song and as an ironic nod to the infamous Bush-era security firm. Visually striking, Blackwater buds display deep purple to almost blackish coloration, especially when exposed to cooler nighttime temperatures during flowering. The dense, round buds are heavily coated with crystalline trichomes and orange pistils, creating an impressive appearance that hints at the strain's potency. The plant itself grows with a compact, Christmas tree-like structure featuring dark green leaves and fleshy, resinous flowers. Blackwater represents a perfect fusion of its parent strains' best qualities, combining Mendo Purps' distinctive purple coloration and relaxing effects with SFV OG's potent body-focused properties.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with insomnia and sleep disorders
- Often used for anxiety and stress relief
- Users report help with appetite loss
- May assist with muscle spasms and spasticity
- Users report relief from multiple sclerosis symptoms
- Often used for arthritis and inflammation
- May help with PTSD symptoms
- Users report help with depression
- Often used for migraine relief
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Blackwater is considered relatively easy to moderate in growing difficulty, making it suitable for both novice and experienced cultivators. The strain has a flowering time of 8-10 weeks and produces moderate yields when grown indoors. It adapts well to both indoor and outdoor growing environments with good resistance to pests and diseases. During the flowering stage, exposing plants to slightly cooler nighttime temperatures will enhance the distinctive purple to black coloration. The plant grows with a compact, Christmas tree-like structure with dense branches. Growers recommend using techniques like topping or Sea of Green (SOG) methods to maximize yields, as the strain tends to produce poorly below the canopy. Harvest timing is crucial - while breeders recommend 8-9 weeks, many growers prefer 9-10 weeks for optimal terpene and cannabinoid development.