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Night Shade

Night Shade is an indica-dominant strain with the lineage Kashmir × Nepalese. Typical aromas include sweet, hashy and pine-like notes. The effects are generally described as body-focused.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • sweet
  • hashy
  • pine-like

Effects

  • body-focused

Cannabinoid profile

Documented ranges

THC 18–22 %

The values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parent lineage and family tree

Night Shade is at the beginning. The documented parent lines follow below.

Editorial profile

Night Shade in detail

Origin & classification

Night Shade is an indica-dominant strain from Kashmir × Nepalese. With 18–22 % THC, Night Shade clearly falls into the more potent range.

Aroma & flavour

Night Shade primarily presents sweet, hashy and pine-like aromas. The combination of sweeter and classically spicy notes makes the strain more distinctive than many smoother standard hybrids.

Terpene profile

Night Shade is generally described as physical in its effects. Overall, the strain therefore leans towards a calmer, more body-focused direction.

Effect tendency

Night Shade is therefore particularly interesting for anyone looking for precisely this combination of genetics, aroma and effects.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Night Shade is more suited to people who place greater emphasis on calmness, depth and physicality in a strain. Those who appreciate classic, direct and less polished strain profiles may connect more with this direction than with purely trend-driven strains.

Further classification

This is precisely why the strain often feels neither generic nor interchangeable, but clearly recognisable and internally coherent. Its lineage also helps to understand the profile more quickly without making it feel formulaic.

Further classification

Genetically, Night Shade is built on Kashmir x Nepalese. Its effects are dominated by the calmer side, with a physical character. The aroma profile remains distinctly old-school: sweet, hashy and pine-like. A THC level of 18–22 % makes Night Shade noticeably more present than milder strains. With Night Shade, the aroma is not merely an addition but a central part of the strain identity. When comparing it with other strains, this effect profile is often more informative than a single THC value. The parent strains are therefore not just an indication of origin; they also help to compare Night Shade more precisely with similar strains. With Night Shade, its potency should remain visible in the classification without reducing the strain to its THC value. Within the strain spectrum, it is closer to the relaxed, fuller side than to a purely bright daytime profile. It is therefore not a strain of maximum restraint, but a pronounced modern profile. Classifying it as an indica-dominant strain fits its more physical, calm character.

Further classification

With Night Shade in particular, it is helpful that its fundamental direction can still be readily inferred from its parent lineage. This makes the strain especially interesting for people seeking a sweeter profile while still expecting structure and recognisability. With Night Shade, it is important that its sweetness does not suggest genericness, but remains clearly connected to its origin and overall character. The result is not an interchangeable dessert profile, but a strain with a clear direction and a distinctive signature. Overall, what remains most prominent is the calmer, more physical character—not a loud or restless impression.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Night Shade

What type of strain is Night Shade?

We list Night Shade as an indica-dominant strain with the parent lineage Kashmir × Nepalese.

What genetics are behind Night Shade?

The parent lineage of Night Shade is Kashmir × Nepalese.

What does Night Shade smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Night Shade is primarily sweet, hashy and pine-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

What is the effect tendency of Night Shade?

We primarily describe Night Shade as body-focused. Effects are subjective impressions and are not a medical promise.

How high is the THC content of Night Shade?

A THC range of 18–22 % is stated for Night Shade. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.