Vashon Noire
Vashon Noire Strain Overview
Vashon Noire is a rare cannabis hybrid strain developed by Vashon Seed and Mercantile, a boutique breeder based on Vashon Island, Washington. This strain represents a cross between Congo Point Noire, a pure African sativa landrace from the Republic of Congo, and Vashon Kush F1, an indica-dominant strain that serves as the signature cultivar of Vashon Island. Congo Point Noire is known for its wild growth characteristics, psychedelic sativa effects, and grape-like aroma with floral spice notes, while Vashon Kush contributes relaxing indica genetics with heavy terpene production and easy cultivation traits.
The lineage combines African landrace genetics with Pacific Northwest cannabis breeding, representing Vashon Seed and Mercantile's philosophy of crossing heirloom seeds from international origins with local Washington State genetics. However, detailed information about Vashon Noire's specific phenotypic expression, cultivation requirements, and user effects remains limited in available documentation. This strain appears to be part of the breeder's limited experimental offerings rather than a widely distributed commercial variety, making it a rare find for cannabis enthusiasts interested in unique genetic combinations.
Vashon Noire Strain Growing Information
Limited cultivation information available. Expected to inherit traits from both parents - the vigorous outdoor growth and mold resistance from Congo Point Noire combined with the easier cultivation characteristics of Vashon Kush. Congo Point Noire genetics suggest potential for large plant size (10-12 feet tall, 8 feet wide) and long flowering times typical of African sativas, while Vashon Kush contributes indica structure and shorter flowering period of approximately 56 days. Likely requires warm climate conditions and may perform better outdoors given the African sativa influence.