Sirius Black
Also known as: Sirius, Sirius Black Weed
What is the Sirius Black strain?
Sirius Black is a hybrid cannabis strain with up to 26.0% THC, known for its relaxed effects and berry and citrus flavor profile.
Sirius Black is a mysterious cannabis strain developed by the Oregon Breeders Group in the early 1980s as part of the "Sirius Black Project," which aimed to create the perfect dark purple bud. This indica-dominant hybrid strain maintains unknown parentage due to a high level of breeder secrecy regarding its heritage. While some sources suggest its genetic lineage may be derived from a combination of powerful strains such as Purple Kush, Vietnamese Black Haze, and Neville's Haze, others believe it has connections with strains like Purple Urkle or Granddaddy Purple. The strain is distinguished by its dense spade-shaped buds featuring rich purple to nearly black coloration with bright orange hairs and a coating of crystal trichomes. Due to its limited availability, finding authentic seeds or clones of Sirius Black can be quite challenging, adding to its allure and reputation as a rare gem in the cannabis community. Named after the iconic Harry Potter character, this strain has become highly sought after for both its striking appearance and potent effects.
What are the effects of Sirius Black?
What are the medical benefits of Sirius Black?
- Users report effectiveness in alleviating symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression
- May help with chronic fatigue and insomnia
- Often used for chronic pain, headaches, and muscle cramps
- Users report relief from inflammation
- May aid in inducing sleep due to myrcene's sedative properties
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the side effects of Sirius Black?
- 💧 Dry Mouth
- 👁️ Dry Eyes
- 💫 Dizziness
- 😰 Anxiety
- Dry mouth and eyes
- Dizziness
- Anxiety or paranoia, especially in high doses or new users
- Possible increased heart rate
How do you grow Sirius Black?
Flowering time ranges from 8 to 10 weeks for indoor cultivation. Outdoor yields are approximately 14-17 oz per plant (400-500 grams), while indoor yields produce about 1.31-1.64 oz per square foot (400-500 grams per square meter). Plants grow well both indoors and outdoors, preferring Mediterranean or temperate continental climates with temperatures maintained between 68-77°F (20-25°C). The strain features a bushy plant structure reaching up to 6 feet tall and requires regular pruning for optimal growth. While considered easy to grow, it still requires some experience and is moderately mold resistant. For outdoor cultivation in the Northern Hemisphere, seeds should be sown in April for a mid-October harvest.
How should you use Sirius Black?
Sirius Black is a hybrid strain with 26.0% THC, which is considered high potency. As a hybrid, it offers versatility for both daytime and evening use.
Beginners
Start with 1-2 small inhalations or 2.5-5mg if using edibles. Wait 15 minutes before taking more. This strain is potent — start very low.
Regular Users
A standard session of 3-5 inhalations or 5-15mg edible dose. Effects typically onset within 5-15 minutes when inhaled, 30-90 minutes for edibles.
Experienced Users
Adjust to personal tolerance. At 26.0% THC, even experienced users should respect this strain's potency.
Start low and go slow. This is not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis.
What is the genetic lineage of Sirius Black?
What are Sirius Black's parent strains?
What strains were bred from Sirius Black?
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sirius Black make you feel?
Sirius Black is a hybrid strain that primarily produces relaxed effects, followed by euphoric. Users report the dominant effect at 85% intensity. With 26.0% THC, this strain is considered potent and best suited for experienced users.
Is Sirius Black good for medical use?
Sirius Black has been reported by users for users report effectiveness in alleviating symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression, may help with chronic fatigue and insomnia, often used for chronic pain, headaches, and muscle cramps, users report relief from inflammation, may aid in inducing sleep due to myrcene's sedative properties. As a hybrid, it offers a balanced profile that may work throughout the day.
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Are there side effects with Sirius Black?
Some users have reported dry mouth, dry eyes, dizziness, anxiety, dry mouth and eyes, dizziness, anxiety or paranoia, especially in high doses or new users, possible increased heart rate when using Sirius Black. Starting with a low dose and staying hydrated can help minimize these effects.
What does Sirius Black taste and smell like?
Sirius Black features a flavor profile of berry, citrus, earthy, fruity, grape, hash, sweet, woody. The dominant terpenes are Caryophyllene and Linalool, which contribute to its distinctive aroma.
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What does the research say about Sirius Black?
Sirius Black is a hybrid cannabis strain containing up to 26.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Caryophyllene and Linalool. Below are authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.
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