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Hurkle

Hurkle is a 40/60 hybrid of Harlequin and Querkle, developed over almost two years as a cannabinoid-rich, indica-influenced line. The phenotypes can vary significantly in THC and CBD. It is described as having a fast-acting, calming mental and physical effect, along with aromas of Merlot, grapes, coffee and chocolate.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • grape-like
  • coffee-like

Effects

  • calming
  • body-focused

Genetics

Parent line and family tree

Hurkle is at the beginning. The documented parent lines through the 3rd generation follow below.

Editorial profile

Hurkle in detail

Origin & classification

According to the breeder's description, almost two years of development work went into Hurkle. SubCool's The Dank crossed Harlequin with Querkle and describes the result as 40 percent Sativa and 60 percent Indica. The breeding goal was a cannabinoid-rich line combining an indica-influenced effect with a pronounced grape aroma. These details refer to this specific breeder version and should not be transferred unchecked to lines with the same name.

Aroma & flavor

The considerable variation in cannabinoids is particularly important. The source mentions phenotypes with an approximately balanced CBD-to-THC ratio and total values above ten percent; other expressions may contain more THC or more CBD. Therefore, any single fixed THC or CBD value would be misleading. Hurkle is more accurately described as a phenotypically variable strain with a partly balanced cannabinoid profile.

Terpene profile

A rich Merlot impression takes center stage aromatically. Grape provides the clear fruit component, complemented by notes of coffee and chocolate. The profile therefore combines dark fruit, roasted bitterness and a soft, cocoa-like depth. The source does not provide specific terpenes or laboratory percentages. The sensory description should therefore not be retrospectively explained using supposedly suitable terpenes.

Effect tendency

The effect is described as fast-acting and calming, both mentally and physically. This breeder-based characterization is not a guaranteed experience. Medical and disease-related claims from the source text have been omitted. For the public profile, the factual statement is that Hurkle is associated with a calm, physically perceptible impression and a ratio of the two cannabinoids that varies depending on the phenotype.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

The plants are described as short to medium-sized and are said to stretch only to a limited extent in most phenotypes. As a cultivation note, the source mentions topping once. Hurkle is recommended for indoor and outdoor cultivation and described as particularly resistant to powdery mildew; these statements are breeder-specific. Harvest, or flowering, is given as 58 to 62 days, while the structured field specifies a broader eight to nine weeks. Yield is considered medium. This combination of variable cannabinoid distribution, compact growth and a dark grape-coffee-chocolate profile defines the documented version.

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Similar parent line

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Hurkle

What type of strain is Hurkle?

We list Hurkle as an indica-dominant strain with the parent line Harlequin × Querkle.

What genetics are behind Hurkle?

Hurkle's parent line is Harlequin × Querkle.

What does Hurkle smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Hurkle is primarily grape-like and coffee-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

What effect tendency does Hurkle have?

We primarily describe Hurkle as calming and body-focused. Effect impressions are subjective and are not a medical promise.

What flowering time is given for Hurkle?

A flowering time of 8-9 weeks is given for Hurkle.

Which breeder is named for Hurkle?

SubCool's The Dank is named as the breeder or cultivator of Hurkle.