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Sheherazade

Sheherazade is an indica-dominant strain with the Afghan Kush lineage. Typical aromas include sweet notes. The effects are generally described as heavy.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • sweet

Effects

  • heavy

Cannabinoid profile

Documented ranges

THC 16–20 %

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

Genetics

Parent lineage and family tree

Sheherazade is the starting point. Below are the documented parent lines through the 3rd generation.

Editorial profile

Sheherazade in detail

Origin & classification

Sheherazade is an indica-dominant strain from Afghan Kush. Its THC levels of 16–20 % place it in the solid mid-range.

Aroma & flavour

In terms of aroma, Sheherazade is primarily sweet. This gives the strain a soft, often highly accessible aromatic profile.

Terpene profile

Sheherazade is generally described as heavy in terms of its effects. Overall, this gives the strain a calmer, more physical direction.

Effect tendency

The often-mentioned resin production is also clearly one of the characteristics that define this strain.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Sheherazade is aimed more at people who place greater emphasis on calmness, depth and physicality in a strain.

Further classification

What matters here is less a single effect than the calm, full overall profile.

Further classification

Among the effects, the calmer side dominates, with a heavy quality. Aromatically, it shows a sweet, fruity direction: sweet. With 16–20 % THC, Sheherazade has a clearly noticeable presence without being defined by potency alone. In Sheherazade, the aromatic profile is not merely an addition but a central part of the strain’s identity. When comparing it with other strains, this effect profile is often more informative than a single THC value. With Sheherazade, potency is already relevant without dominating the entire strain profile on its own. Sheherazade is also associated with a compact, resin-rich flower structure, supporting its rather full-bodied profile. Its classification as an indica-dominant strain fits a more physical, calm profile. Sheherazade therefore remains an indica-dominant strain whose appeal lies above all in the interplay of its existing characteristics.

Further classification

This makes the strain especially interesting for people seeking a sweeter profile while still expecting structure and recognisable character. With Sheherazade in particular, it is important that the sweetness does not suggest blandness, but remains clearly connected to its origin and overall character. The result is not an arbitrary dessert profile, but a strain with a clear direction and a distinctive signature. Overall, what stays with you most is the calmer, more physical character—not a loud or nervous impression.

Further classification

Anyone wishing to compare Sheherazade with similar strains should focus above all on its aromatic profile of sweet, the described effects such as heavy, and the cannabinoid range of 16–20 % THC. This combination makes the profile more tangible than mere keywords or isolated THC figures.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Sheherazade

What type of strain is Sheherazade?

We list Sheherazade as an indica-dominant strain with the Afghan Kush parent lineage.

What genetics are behind Sheherazade?

Sheherazade’s parent lineage is Afghan Kush.

What does Sheherazade smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Sheherazade is primarily sweet. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

What effect tendency does Sheherazade have?

We primarily describe Sheherazade as heavy. Effects are subjective and are not a medical claim.

What is the THC content of Sheherazade?

Sheherazade is listed with a THC range of 16–20 %. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.