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indica-dominant strainBlack Water Kush
Black Water Kush is described in the source as a deeply indica-dominant cross of Mendocino Purps and SFV OG. Dark berries define the aroma; the effects are described as distinctly heavy and physically relaxing.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
Effects
- heavy
Cannabinoid profile
Recorded ranges
The values are intended for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parent lineage and family tree
Black Water Kush appears at the top. The documented parent lines follow below.
Editorial profile
Black Water Kush in detail
Origin & classification
In the continuous source, Black Water Kush has a clearer ancestry than in the normalized master data field. The English description and raw data record name Mendocino Purps × SFV OG, while the normalized lineage contains only Mendocino Purps. The complete source information is therefore authoritative for this editorial profile. The strain is described there as a strongly indica-dominant hybrid. No responsible breeder or more detailed origin story is named, so the cross should not be assigned to a particular breeding line without further evidence.
Aroma & flavor
The aroma is brief but clearly described as dark berries. More specific details about individual berry varieties, additional sweetness, acidity, soil or fuel are absent. Although SFV OG is named as a parent, no specific Kush, lemon or gas aroma for Black Water Kush may be inferred from this. Terpene data is also unavailable. The documented berry note therefore remains the only reliable sensory characteristic and should not be artificially expanded with general descriptions of the parent strains.
Terpene profile
For the effects, the source uses significantly stronger terms. It refers to profound, almost narcotic relaxation; in the structured data set, the effect is accordingly recorded as “heavy.” Editorially, this statement should be understood as a recurring source description, not as a guaranteed experience. Individual perception may vary, and the wording does not imply a medical property. More precise information about onset, duration, mental mood or potentially more active aspects is unavailable. It can therefore only be stated that the described version is positioned on the physically heavy side.
Effect tendency
The stated THC range is between 18 and 23 percent. This range comes from a single source and may fluctuate depending on phenotype, batch, maturity and laboratory procedures. CBD is not quantified. There is likewise no information on flowering time, yield, plant height, flower color or resin production. Black Water Kush can therefore be identified by a few but specific points: Mendocino Purps and SFV OG as parents, a dark berry aroma and a strongly heavy, physically relaxing effect profile. Any further statement, particularly concerning cultivation and authorship, requires an additional primary source.
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Frequently asked questions about Black Water Kush
What type of strain is Black Water Kush?
We list Black Water Kush as an indica-dominant strain with Mendocino Purps as its parent lineage.
What genetics are behind Black Water Kush?
The parent lineage of Black Water Kush is Mendocino Purps.
What does Black Water Kush smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Black Water Kush is primarily associated with berry notes. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
What effect tendency does Black Water Kush have?
We primarily describe Black Water Kush as heavy. Effects are subjective and are not a medical promise.
How high is the THC content of Black Water Kush?
A THC range of 18–23 % is stated for Black Water Kush. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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