How to grow Black Russian
THC 24% 
Flowering 50 - 55 days 
Yield 450 g/m² Taste
Seb's take
Black Russian, a cross of Black Domina and White Russian, took first place for Indoor Strains at the 2012 Canarias Cannabis Cup, no small feat for an 80% indica. Earthy and fruity with an exotic lime edge, she grows generously for little effort and settles into a calm, medicinal relaxation. Decorated, and deservedly so.
Where it comes from
Black Russian pairs Black Domina with White Russian, two names that between them promise potency and resin in generous measure. Delicious Seeds' 80 per cent indica took first place for Indoor Strains at the 2012 Canarias Cannabis Cup, and third at BHO THC in Valencia, no small feat for a plant of that weight. She has held her standing in Spain since, and the pedigree is well earned rather than merely claimed.
Nose & flavour
Earthy and fruity on the nose, wrapped in aromatic resin, with an exotic lime edge that lifts the whole affair and marks her out from the field. A sweet finish rounds it off, and the resin makes its presence known well before the jar is open.
The high
The effect settles into a deep, calm relaxation, an 80 per cent indica behaving exactly as the label suggests. Unhurried, heavy-limbed, and best met with an evening you had no other plans for. There is nothing sharp or racy here to trouble the quiet.
Growing it
She asks very little for what she gives. The record has her producing multiple flowers of remarkable quality for minimal effort. Flowering is quick, 50 to 55 days, with a yield of around 450 g/m² at some 24 per cent THC. A decorated plant that has kept its reputation, and an undemanding one to bring to harvest, which is a rarer combination than it sounds.
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Common questions about Black Russian
How long does Black Russian take to flower?
Around 8 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers. Quick, as these things go.
Is Black Russian an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
A feminized photoperiod strain — flowering starts when you switch the lights, so the timing is yours to control.
How strong is Black Russian?
The breeder lists THC around 24%. Firmly in the strong band.
What does Black Russian smell and taste like?
The nose runs sweet — dessert-adjacent, without apology.
