THC
12.9–15.7%
Middle half of 9 lab tests · median 13.77%
CBD
0.3%
Middle half of 8 lab tests · median 0.24%
Genetics Split
Black Russian is an easy-to-grow, 80% indica hybrid from Delicious Seeds that offers sweet flavors and a relaxing, sleepy effect.
Lab-Tested Profile
Measured in 9 flower lab tests of samples sold as Black Russian by Analytical360, 2013–2014. Bar = middle half of results, tick = median.
Terpenes by weight · total 4.6% median
Lab results reflect the samples submitted under this name; batches, growers and phenotypes vary.
Terpene Profile
Relative levels from lab and source data.
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Relative terpene levels from lab and source data
THC in this profile
15.7% THC
Growing Information
Flowering Time
8–8 weeks
Difficulty
easy
Height (Indoor)
70-80cm
Yield (Indoor)
450 g/m²
Yield (Outdoor)
800 g/plant
About Black Russian
Combining the genetics of Black Domina and White Russian, this 80% indica hybrid stays compact, reaching indoor heights of just 70 to 80 centimeters. The version offered by Delicious Seeds is noted for its ease of cultivation, making it accessible for beginners. After about eight weeks of flowering, growers can expect substantial harvests, with outdoor plants yielding up to 800 grams each. Indoors, the return sits around 450 grams per square meter. A profile dominated by myrcene, linalool, and pinene produces a sweet flavor. Users often report a progression of effects starting with a euphoric and uplifted mood that eventually settles into a sleepy, relaxed state. These qualities are frequently utilized by those managing insomnia, stress, or a lack of appetite. With a THC content of roughly 15%, it provides a balanced experience that is not overly aggressive.
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Bred from Black Russian
2 crosses in our database list Black Russian as a parent.
Frequently Asked Questions about Black Russian
Is Black Russian an Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid?
Black Russian is classified as a indica cannabis strain bred from a genetic cross of Black Domina × White Russian.
What cannabinoid content is reported for Black Russian?
Black Russian: 13.8% THC and 0.3% CBD reported in our data. The THC figure is a lab-test median. Potency can vary across harvests, phenotypes, and growing conditions.
What are the common effects of Black Russian?
Our data sources report these effects for Black Russian: euphoric, happy, relaxed, sleepy. Individual experiences vary.
What does Black Russian taste and smell like?
Our data sources list flavors of sweet and terpenes such as Caryophyllene, Caryophyllene Oxide, Humulene for Black Russian.
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